Practical Tools for Fundable Proposals and Donor Compliance
A 5 day practical course designed for organisations seeking to improve funding success and strengthen grant management.. To be held on 23rd to 27th February, 2026 in Mombasa. Kshs 75,000 ($750 for non Kenyans)
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
NGOs and CSOs
Development organisations and foundations
Public sector and donor-funded programmes
Resource mobilisation and grants teams
Target participants include:
Programme Managers, Proposal Writers, Grants Officers, Finance Officers, Project Coordinators, and Senior Management.
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Why This Masterclass Matters
Many organisations have strong programmes but face challenges such as:
Low proposal success rates
Poor alignment with donor priorities
Weak budgeting and compliance frameworks
Post-award grant management challenges
This course focuses on both winning funding and managing it effectively.
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical skills in:
Understanding donor priorities and funding cycles
Structuring competitive and fundable proposals
Logical frameworks and results-based planning
Budgeting for proposals and donor expectations
Resource mobilisation strategies beyond grants
Grant management, reporting, and compliance
Common donor audit issues and how to avoid them
Programme structure
We’ve structured the training into two clear modules to give participants more flexibility. You may attend the full 5-day programme or select the module that best suits your needs most relevant to you
Proposal Writing Masterclass -Days 1&2:
Problem analysis & donor alignment
Theory of Change & logframes
Budgets & compliance
Practical proposal clinic
Fee: KES 30,000 (USD 300)
Resource Mobilisation & Grant Management – Days 3–5
Diversifying funding sources
Donor relationship management
Grant reporting & compliance
Systems, policies & controls
Fee: KES 55,000 (USD 550)
Bundle
For organisations and professionals who want end-to-end fundraising and grant management skills.
KES 75,000 (USD 750)
Save KES 10,000
Course Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Develop stronger, donor-aligned proposals
Improve funding approval rates
Manage grants with greater accountability and compliance
Strengthen internal systems for donor reporting
Course Format
Instructor-led practical training
Case studies and implementation examples
Interactive exercises and discussions
Early Payment & Group Discount
10% early payment discount for payments made at least one week before the course
1 free participant for every 4 paid registrations from one company
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Programme Facilitator Profile
This masterclass is delivered by senior finance and risk professionals with:
✔ CPA qualification
✔ Over 15 years’ experience in financial reporting, risk and regulatory compliance
✔ Practical experience supporting regulated institutions
✔ Deep understanding of IFRS 9 implementation, ECL modelling and audit expectations
✔ Experience working with banks, SACCOs, capital markets and public sector entities