SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR NON-PROFITS: THE COMPLETE OVERVIEW

Discover all your funding options and learn how to select the best strategies to secure financial stability for your non-profit.

BACKGROUND

Securing funding is one of the most significant challenges for non-profits. This seminar provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the funding streams available, from public and private grants and donations to independent income-generating activities. With practical tools and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to assess, prioritize, and pursue the funding options that align with your organization’s capacity, mission and goals.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

During this seminar, our expert trainer will:

  • Break down the broad categories of funding and explore their subtypes.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of each funding stream.
  • Highlight the conditions necessary to pursue different funding options successfully.
  • Provide strategies to assess the suitability of each funding source for your specific needs.

 

You will leave the seminar with a clearer understanding of the funding landscape, enabling you to prioritize your efforts and make informed decisions about your fundraising strategies.

FORMAT

This engaging session includes:

  • A presentation with an opportunity to ask questions.
  • Interactive discussions with participants to share experiences and insights.

BENEFITS

  • Clarity in a Complex Landscape: Gain confidence by understanding the full funding landscape and discovering the right options for your non-profit.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Focus your limited resources where they’ll have the greatest impact, saving time and effort.
  • Capacity Building: Equip yourself with the knowledge to create a solid funding strategy for long-term success.
  • Diversification for Resilience: Learn how to diversify your funding streams to enhance your organization’s financial sustainability.
  • Practical Application: Understand conditions needed for success to assess your non-profit’s readiness before pursuing a specific funding stream.

 

This seminar isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about empowerment. It equips non-profit professionals with the tools they need to secure funding effectively, ensuring their organisations can thrive and fulfil their missions.

  • APPLICATIONS

    • › Staff training
    • › Volunteer training
    • › Non-profit capacity building
    • › Non-profit development

  •      Who is it for?

    • Founders of new non-profits seeking a clear roadmap for securing funding.
    • Leaders of established non-profits looking to expand or diversify their funding streams to enhance financial resilience.

READY TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF YOUR NON-PROFIT?

Contact us to schedule this practical and empowering seminar to gain the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the complex funding landscape with confidence.

  •      KEY INFORMATION

    • Duration: 2h
    • Modes of facilitation: on-site or online
    • Number of participants: unlimited
    • Organisational suitability: non-profit organisations, non-profit start-ups
    • Inquiries: contact@activismincubator.eu

Pathways

 

This seminar can be followed up by workshops that provide more detailed and deeper insights into the specific funding streams:

 

In addition, through our ‘Supportive Approach to Fundraising’ workshop, you can learn a strategy for organising fundraising internally to ensure the entire organisation and everything everyone does supports the fundraising efforts.

How to participate in our training

Most of our training sessions are delivered directly to nonprofit organisations that request them for their staff (or to small groups of 2-3 organisations that pool resources to train their team members collaboratively). In these cases, we tailor the content to meet specific needs identified in advance.

Occasionally, we also offer online workshops open to individual participants, featuring general content. To stay informed about these opportunities, register your interest here:

Category

Fundraising

Tags
change-making, communication, effectiveness