Course Description
Elevate your organization’s financial sustainability and fundraising capacity with the Grant Management and Fundraising Course offered by Step Sure Training & Research Institute (STRI), Africa’s foremost center for advanced professional development. This dynamic certification program is meticulously designed to equip participants with proven strategies, practical tools, and actionable insights essential for securing funding, optimizing donor engagement, and ensuring full compliance in grant management. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, grants officers, development practitioners, and CSR strategists, this course empowers you to scale impact, diversify revenue streams, and master the entire grants lifecycle—from opportunity identification and compelling proposal writing to thorough reporting and accountability.
Course Objectives
By the end of this comprehensive training, participants will be able to:
• Develop and execute high-impact fundraising and donor engagement strategies
• Implement innovative and sustainable revenue generation models tailored for nonprofits and social ventures
• Identify and capitalize on promising funding opportunities with winning grant proposals
• Manage grants with strict adherence to international donor standards and audit requirements
• Align financial reporting with donor expectations, deadlines, and budgeting formats
• Integrate robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for performance tracking and compelling impact communication
• Utilize digital platforms, CRM tools, and persuasive storytelling to attract, engage, and retain donors
Course Modules
Module 1: Strategic Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
- Current global trends and innovations in fundraising
- Building sustainable and scalable fundraising ecosystems
- Aligning fundraising strategies with organizational mission and goals
Module 2: Revenue Diversification for Nonprofits
- Exploring earned income models and hybrid social enterprises
- Subscription-based services, donor memberships, and event-driven income
- Maximizing corporate partnerships, CSR initiatives, and sponsorship opportunities
Module 3: Donor Mapping & Relationship Development
- Advanced donor research and segmentation techniques
- Designing personalized donor engagement journeys
- Leveraging CRM systems for efficient donor lifecycle management
Module 4: Grant Prospecting, Proposal Development & Budgeting
- Identifying and prioritizing high-value grant opportunities
- Step-by-step guidance for crafting persuasive, fundable proposals
- Budget development aligned with donor requirements and funding priorities
Module 5: Grant Compliance, Implementation & Reporting
- Establishing robust grant management frameworks
- Ensuring financial accountability, thorough documentation, and audit readiness
- Managing reporting schedules, templates, and compliance checkpoints
Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Measurement
- Designing effective M&E systems for grant-supported projects
- Utilizing real-time data collection, visualization, and reporting techniques
- Crafting evidence-based narratives for impactful storytelling
Module 7: Digital Fundraising & Donor Retention Tools
- Harnessing crowdfunding, email marketing, and social media campaigns
- Automating donor communication, segmentation, and feedback loops
- Applying data analytics for optimized fundraising decisions
Module 8: Live Case Studies, Peer Learning & Expert Reviews
- Insights from global fundraising and grant management successes
- Group simulations on proposal development and donor pitching
- Real-time expert feedback and practical industry reviews
Key Beneficiaries
This elite course is tailored for:
• NGO and CBO executives, project managers, and fundraising professionals
• Development and humanitarian sector practitioners
• Finance, grants management, and compliance officers
• Public sector and government agency project staff
• Corporate CSR managers and donor relations specialists
• University and research institution grant teams
• Consultants and resource mobilization experts
General Information
• Intensive 5-Day Certification – Accelerate your expertise with immersive, practical learning
• Industry Expert Instructors – Learn from experienced fundraisers and grant management professionals
• Practice-Driven – Access real-world templates, toolkits, and simulations for immediate application
• Globally Recognized Certification – Boost your professional credibility and career prospects
• Six Months Mentorship Support – Receive continuous expert guidance to implement your skills
• Flexible Hybrid Delivery – Attend in-person in Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, Dar es Salaam, or participate online
• Premium Onsite Experience – Enjoy catered meals, refreshments, and accommodation for physical attendees
Contact Information
Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
Phone/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org