Successful NGOs need the right funding mix to create impact and build a better world. But with donor funds severely restricted, and constantly changing priorities and demands the key question is how we build a financially sustainable NGO?
In this training, you will learn
- What works? A case based look at successful and failing NGOs worldwide.
- What matters? A look at the key dynamics of non-profit financial management and what factors differentiate a financially sustainable organisation from a failing one.
- What grants? Developing new funding streams with pitches to investors*.
- What’s my organisation’s risk? Assess your organisations financial risk using your own financial information (if submitted in advance of the course).
- What unrestricted funding? How to create and maximize cost recovery options to boost funding use.
- What about the costs? How to manage overheads.
- What funding gap? Building and growing financial reserves to avoid gaps.
Learning is group based, using your organisations real finances on strict confidence rules to ensure you leave with a practical, actionable plan to build your NGOs financial sustainability.
*Our Investor Advisory firmHuman Planet Venturesis available to receive ready pitches for investor communication (free of charge to NGOs..
Who should attend
This course has been specifically designed for decision makers in NGOs, including Programme Directors, Executive Management, Trustees and professionals in charge of their organisations strategy. We recommend at least five years work experience to make the most from this course.