Course Overview

This course equips participants with the skills to manage donor funds effectively, ensure compliance, and strengthen relationships with donors and partners.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key donor terms and conditions
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and reporting requirements
• Manage procurement and financial reporting processes
• Handle multi-funded programs and donor-specific needs
• Navigate the grant lifecycle: award, implementation, and closeout
• Foster collaboration between finance and program teams
• Build stronger donor and partner relationships

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Grants Management
• The Grant Cycle
• Fundraising & Partnership Management
• Proposal Development
• Budgeting & Cost Management
• Award and Contract Compliance
• Procurement, Internal Controls & Ethics
• Monitoring, Tracking & Evaluation
• Narrative and Financial Reporting
• Audit and Closeout Procedures
• Practical Exercises and Documentation Practice