Is fundraising on your mind constantly?
Do you have problems finding donors to support your cause?
Then join our classroom training to develop a strategy for raising funds successfully in 2022.
“The Five Obstacles on Your Way to Fundraising Success and How to Overcome them”
Date: 20-21 April 2022 (Thursday and Friday), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Kathmandu, Nepal
This 2-day training covers all areas of fundraising, starting with the development of a strategy and ending with the writing of a first proposal draft ending with the follow-up Q&A. Our experienced instructor Dr. Eva Wieners has identified five main obstacles on the way to fundraising success that many fundraisers run into. In this training, we will systematically address them – and find a way to overcome them.
Join us to tear down the obstacles in your way!
Who should attend?
- NGO managers and executive directors
- Fundraising and development professionals for local and
- International NGOs
- Non-profit consultants and consulting firms
- Fundraisers for local NGOs and small organizations
- Fundraisers for a cause close to their heart
- Students
Training Agenda
Day 1: 20 April 2022 (Wednesday)
Module 1: Developing a Fundraising strategy
- What is a fundraising strategy and why do you need one?
- What is the grant cycle?
- What NGOs can learn from Businesses?
- Diversifying funding sources
- Common fundraising mistakes even INGOs make
- The challenges of fundraising (and how to overcome them)
- Habits of successful fundraisers
- How to develop a fundraising strategy
Module 2: Donor research
- How do I organize my donor research?
- What is donor research and why do I need it?
- 4 easy steps to start your donor research
- What are the best ways to do donor research
- How can I organize my donor research
- Understanding a donor before writing a proposal
- 5 common mistakes NGOs make during donor research
Module 3: Donor networking
- What does donor networking mean?
- Why is donor networking important for my fundraising strategy
- Who should I network with?
- How can I network with donors?
- Tips to build your donor networking strategy
- Who should contact the donors?
- Common mistakes when emailing the donors
Day 2: 21 April 2022 (Thursday)
Module 4: The question of eligibility
- What does eligibility mean?
- 5 common mistakes NGOs makes when choosing a donor and how to avoid them
- Guidelines for a Project proposal- Why are they important?
- The ways a donor gives you clues in the guidelines
- Understanding donor priorities
Module 5: Proposal writing
- What is a Project proposal?
- Executive summary
- Project background/rationale
- Goals, objectives, strategies, and activities
- Project results
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- The sustainability plan
- Timeline and Work plan
- The project budget
- Things to be careful before you submit
- What to do if your project is rejected or accepted?
What will you walk away with?
- The tools to develop a holistic strategy for your fundraising efforts
- The knowledge to quickly develop a donor map with at least 10 potential donors to contact
- A networking strategy that will open doors for you
- A template for the first draft of a proposal that will win your future donors’ hearts immediately
Methodology
The course will be delivered through mixed-use of presentation, case-study examples, role-play, and lively discussions in several sessions covering all steps vital to a successful application.
Course Fee
$200 / Npr 20000 -Get in early for $150 / Npr 15,000 and save 25% on your course fee with our Early Bird Savings before 6th April!
(Course fee is inclusive of all training materials and lunch. Payment can be done through PayPal, bank transfer, esewa or direct cash)
Take this course together with How to find and win a small grant for NGOs on 22 April for only $250 / Npr 25000. The early bird rate for the above package is $180 / Npr 18000 if you register and pay before the 15th of April.
In order to secure your seat, you are required to deposit the fee by 15th April 2022.
Trainer
Dr. Eva Wieners is based in Germany and has worked for more than a decade with NGOs on the grassroots level in Nepal in the field of capacity development and the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. Before that, she worked in South America and Europe with different organizations. She holds a Ph.D. in geography and her field of research was the sustainability of development projects. Eva has trained thousands of development practitioners on- and offline and has previously worked in Nepal for seven years.