Grant Management And Fundraising Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Training on fundraising and grant management is an important course in the daily life as it helps people to management loans and grant provided by finance institution. The course provides the Federal, pass-through, and recipient workforces with the knowledge and skills they need to improve the program and public accountability, efficiency, and outcomes for beneficiaries. In addition individuals will obtain knowledge on how to raise funds meant for funding various activities such as education, hospital bill among other. Grants management and fundraising relates to the administrative tasks which mostly deals with handling of the money, reporting, and program implementation in a way that meets generally accepted standards as well as the requirements of the funding source.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Program managers, Finance and non-finance managers, administrative staff of grant-receiving/ granting organizations, administrators, sub-recipients, or persons involved in grants related activities and responsibilities within an organization or civil society organizations. Anyone involved with the administration of grants or grant-funded programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to;

  • Identify and understand the critical terms and conditions of grant aid for donor-funded projects
  • Ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions
  • Understand the donor requirements in relation to supporting documents, correct procurement of goods and services and meeting financial reporting requirements
  • Managing multiple-funded programs
  • Understand proposal writing, project planning, and problem analysis
  • Prepare a donor financial report to match with a project narrative report
  • Describe the phases in the grant management cycle clarify key responsibilities and routines needed for successful grant management
  • Identify the requirements for closing off a donor grant
  • Manage the relationship with donors, head office and implementing partners with greater confidence
  • Appreciate the contribution of the different functions within the organization (program and project staff) and cultivate good work relationship between the teams, finance and program staff working closely for Successful grant management
  • Develop Grants management planning implementation and reporting tools
  • Develop Proposal writing skills, Project Planning and Project problem analysis

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1

  • Overview of Grants Management Cycle
  • Basic concepts in grant management
  • Key challenges in grant management
  • The grant management lifecycle
  • Grant management plan

Module 2: Proposal Writing

  • Developing proposal
  • Project proposal writing
  • Project Planning
  • Project problem analysis
  • Grant Award Contract
  • Award Review
  • Fundraising Tips, Implementation, Compliance
  • Budgeting

Module 3

  • Responsibilities and routines in grant management
  • The flow of donor funds
  • Assessing the terms and conditions in grant agreements
  • Grant agreements, and accounting and procurement systems
  • Complying with donor reporting requirements
  • Managing key relationships for successful grant management

Module 4

  • Types of costs
  • Eligible and ineligible costs
  • Cost Share/ Matching costs
  • Procurement Procedures
  • Grant Tracking Tools
  • Costs eligibility and administration

Module 5

  • Programme evaluation
  • Grant Reporting,
  • Financial Documentation and Reporting
  • Documentation, Internal Controls; Audit, Narrative Reporting, Partnerships & consortia management, Donor Compliance,
  • Personnel &Staff Issues (Ethics): Contracts, Time Sheets, Travel & Per diem: Itinerary, assigning, Assets & Inventory Management, Co-Financing

GENERAL NOTES

  • This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
  • Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
  • Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
  • We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@data-afriqueconsultancy.org
  • The training will be conducted at DATA-AFRIQUE TRAINING CENTRE, Nairobi Kenya.
  • The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
  • Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: training@data-afriqueconsultancy.org
Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 $1500 Nairobi
06/01/2025 - 10/01/2025 $1500 Nairobi
20/01/2025 - 24/01/2025 $1500 Nairobi
03/02/2025 - 07/02/2025 $1500 Nairobi
17/02/2025 - 21/02/2025 $1500 Nairobi
03/03/2025 - 07/03/2025 $1500 Nairobi
10/03/2025 - 14/03/2025 $3000 Kigali
17/03/2025 - 21/03/2025 $1500 Nairobi
07/04/2025 - 11/04/2025 $1500 Nairobi
14/04/2025 - 18/04/2025 $1750 Mombasa
21/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $1500 Nairobi
05/05/2025 - 09/05/2025 $1500 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $4500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $1500 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 06/06/2025 $1500 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $1750 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $1500 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 $1500 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Kigali
21/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $1500 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 $1500 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $1750 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $1500 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 $1500 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $1750 Mombasa
15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $1500 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 $1500 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $1500 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 $1500 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $1750 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $1500 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 $1500 Nairobi
15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $1500 Nairobi

Our 2024 Group Rates (in USD)

# of Days
Group #
5 DAYS PER PERSON
10 DAYS PER PERSON
#
PAXS
USD
USD
1. 1 $ 1500 $ 3000
2. 5 - 10 $ 1350 $ 2700
3. 11 - 20 $ 1200 $ 2400
4. 21 - 30 $ 1000 $ 2000
5. 31 - 40 $ 800 $ 1600
6. 41 - 50 $ 700 $ 1400
7. 51 > Above $ 600 $ 1200