Overview

Resource mobilization is the foundation for self-sustainability of development programmes and projects. It’s all the means that an organization should acquire to implement its action plan. Resource mobilization can be managed innovatively to remain mission focused in the midst of changing donor support and demands.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Define the concepts and importance of resource mobilization for projects/ programmes.
• Describe the process and tools for resource mobilization.
• Articulate the principles of resource mobilization.
• Develop proposals for funding by the donors.
• Appreciate the role of Monitoring and evaluation in resource management.
• The moral aspect of resource mobilization.

The overview of resource mobilization and fund raising

•  The concept of resource mobilization
•  The concept of sustainability and its pillars

Types of resources and donors

•  Thematic funding
•  Pooled funding
•  Regular resources
•  Selecting resource mobilization vehicles.;

The resource mobilization process 

•  Practical steps in resource mobilization
•  Tools in effective resource mobilization
•  Funding proposal research

The challenges in resource mobilization

•  Trends, challenges and opportunities in resource mobilization.
•  What determines organizational attractiveness to donors
•  Donor prospecting and research
•  How to identify potential donors
•  Ways to use donor research

Resource mobilization strategies

•  Types of funds
•  Engaging donors as partners
•  Strategic communication
•  Setting clear structures for funding and execution.

Resource mobilization monitoring and evaluation

•  Financial and non-financial factors
•  Developing a monitoring plan and evaluation plan.

Approach/ Mode Of Delivery

The courses will be offered online, modules will be uploaded by the to the portal. The participants will be able to virtually register, pay the training fees, access the training materials, and presentations virtually and finally get the certificate of training.

Target Participants

Fund raising officers, resource mobilization personnel, grant managers and officers, administration officers.

Duration: 

This course will take a maximum of 4 weeks

START DATES: 8th May, 10th July, 11th October , 6th NOVEMBER 2023

For any further clarification, kindly contact:

The Executive Capacity Development

Tel: 0721-5383890748- 351815

Email: jmuteke@mua.ac.ke OR ecdp@mua.ac.ke

Registration

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