Fundraising for African Nonprofits
This comprehensive training provides practical fundraising techniques tailored for nonprofits with smaller budgets, while also teaching key principles of effective and ethical fundraising. Led by experienced professionals and esteemed scholars, the training includes an in-depth study of nonprofit fundraising, key principles, and proven field developments.
Overview to nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges; they are often smaller in size, rely on crisis-driven fundraising, and are under-resourced. To address these needs, we offer a two-day training program, Fundraising for African Nonprofits, specifically designed for organizations working within the African philanthropic space.
This comprehensive training provides practical fundraising techniques tailored for nonprofits with smaller budgets, while also teaching key principles of effective and ethical fundraising. Led by experienced professionals and esteemed scholars, the training includes an in-depth study of nonprofit fundraising, key principles, and proven field developments.
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What participants will learn:
- Tools and techniques to make fundraising easier and more successful
- How to develop a fundraising plan using the art and science of fundraising
- Insights from over 2,000 fundraisers who have seen improvements in ease, stress reduction, and funds raised
- Data-driven fundraising strategies
- Key data on fundraising giving trends
- How to build a convincing case for financial support
- How to choose the right fundraising vehicle for your nonprofit
- Choosing the best fundraising approaches for your organization
- Inspiring leadership to support fundraising success
- Creating a sustainable fundraising model using limited resources
- How to engage other volunteers to play an active role in achieving fundraising goals
Who should attend this training:
This comprehensive training provides practical fundraising techniques tailored for nonprofits.
Board members and trustees
Your senior management
Your resource mobilization staff
Your program staff and volunteers
Key donors driving fundraising
Training schedule:
We offer a two-day training program, Fundraising for African Nonprofits, specifically designed for organizations working within the African philanthropic space.
Join other African nonprofit leaders in this hands-on training designed to equip you with effective, ethical fundraising skills.
What participants will receive:
- 13 CFRE Education Points
- Comprehensive Study Guide: A user-friendly guide featuring fundraising models and strategies
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers facing similar fundraising challenges
- Hands-on Experience: Practical training in planning and executing fundraising events
- Donor communication training: How to effectively ask for support
Access to reports on donor behavior and trends - Templates, tools, and resources: Useful materials to support ongoing fundraising efforts
- Professional Development Certificate from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University, upon completion of the training
Training faculty:
Dr. Shariq Siddiqui
Lead trainer with decades of global experience. Director of the training program and Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Dr. Edward Mungai
Lead trainer with 15+ years of fundraising experience, having trained professionals across Africa. He is Lead Consultant at Impact Africa Consulting Ltd. and Faculty at Strathmore Business School.
"Join over 2,000 fundraisers who report that their fundraising has improved in both ease of function, reduction of stress, and more funds raised."