Did you just start an NGO and have a difficult time getting funded? Have you applied for grants but not been successful yet? Working with grassroots NGOs from all over the world we understand that this is a huge problem!

Being a successful fundraiser is difficult for every NGO as it is. However, it is the most difficult for brand-new NGOs since most donors only want to collaborate with organizations that already have a track record of successful collaborations. It resembles job applications: Employers want you to have the experience, but to get the experience you need a job, which you don´t get if you don´t have experience – a vicious circle that does not seem to have an end to it.

It is not hopeless though, we can help you build a strong foundation and fundraise successfully.

In this online course, we will give you an idea of what you have to do to be a successful fundraiser, even if your NGO cannot show a long record of successful donor relations or reporting. Don´t give up and learn how to convince donors that you are a reliable partner and deserve to get the grant – even if your NGO is brand new.

What will you learn from this course?

• Strategies and techniques to tackle the common challenges faced by newly established NGOs in securing funding.
• Insights into crafting persuasive grant proposals that demonstrate your organization’s potential and reliability.
• Ways to showcase your NGO’s strengths and capabilities to convince donors that you are a valuable and dependable partner.

Who should take the course?

• NGO managers and executive directors
• Fundraising and development professionals for local and international NGOs
• Non-profit consultants and consulting firms
• Fundraisers for local NGOs and small organizations
• Fundraisers for a cause close to their heart
• Students

Don´t hesitate and learn how to fundraise when your NGO is brand new today. With a strategic approach, you will see your fundraising taking a turn to the positive in no time!

Philantropia is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education in Fundraising. Full participation in “How to fundraise when your NGO is brand new” is applicable for 1 point in Category 1. B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. CFRE is an independent certification for fundraising professionals that aims to set standards in philanthropy through a valid and reliable certification process for fundraising professionals.

Participation in this program may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs and the (educational program title) was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International.

Your Trainer

Dr. Eva Wieners

Hello there! My name is Eva Wieners and I have worked for the past seven years with NGOs on the grassroots level in Nepal in the field of fundraising, capacity development, and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. I have worked on countless proposals for international foundations and have a lot of experience with fundraising – particularly in the field of small grants. Before coming to Nepal, I worked in South America and Europe. I hold a master’s (diploma) degree in geography, agriculture, and management and obtained my Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg, Germany in 2019. I am super excited to be working with you and to share my knowledge! Let’s get started.