SFF-NPB Autumn Training series
Welcome to the 2024 Segal Autumn Training Series!
Our training program offers two series annually. The Spring program covered Fundraising, Theory of Change, Financial Management, and Communications. This Autumn, we will focus on Strategy, Fundraising, Financial Management, Communications, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.
Each course includes four to six interactive workshops, each spanning 2 to 3 hours, delivered via Zoom over eleven weeks. These engaging sessions provide ample time for both learning and practical application. Open and free to all Segal Family Foundation partners, these courses will equip you with valuable insights and skills to enhance your organization's impact in the nonprofit sector.
Courses start in September and run through mid-November. Check the session calendar in each course's details.
>>Register now by filling out the enrollment form for your chosen course (we recommend selecting all courses). All sessions will be held using this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4261302933?pwd=OGExUWdKZmdGTitNYlI2c2MrUkZPQT09, and calendar invitations will be sent to those who register.
Program Details
Strategy: Tayeb Noorbhai - "Developing Your One-Page Strategic"
Are you an entrepreneur, founder, or executive struggling to align your growing team around a unified vision? Transform your strategic planning process with our dynamic course. This program equips you with the One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) tool, ensuring everyone in your organization is aligned. Through four engaging virtual sessions, you’ll learn to articulate your strategy clearly and concisely, covering core values, mission, vision, target market, customer personas, unique value propositions, KPIs, and more—all on one page.
Fundraising: David Matthey-Doret - "Fundraising using Artificial Intelligence"
African NGOs face unique challenges in securing funding due to limited local resources and a lack of collaboration among similar organizations. This course empowers African NGOs to leverage AI chatbots like Claude to streamline fundraising efforts, improve donor relations, and increase grant success. Learn to create compelling grant proposals, develop funder-aligned logframes and budgets, analyze funder priorities, and optimize your grant-writing process.
Financial Management: Joseph Masika Mutunga - "Navigating NGO Finances: from Planning to preventing fraud"
NGOs often face financial challenges ranging from limited resources to regulatory constraints. This series explores these issues, providing criteria for addressing them. Whether you're a founder, board member, executive director, or finance manager, this course will enhance your confidence in tackling financial dilemmas and setting up effective financial management practices.
Communications: Tzviatko Chiderov - "Leveraging Technology for Effective Communication"
In today's digital landscape, effective communication is vital for nonprofits to achieve their goals. Leveraging technology can streamline internal processes, enhance branding, and expand outreach efforts. This course provides tools and techniques to optimize your communication strategies using technology.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: Samson Mbugua - "Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning"
MEL is crucial for successful nonprofit work, providing a foundation for effective project management, accountability, and continuous improvement. This training offers practical MEL skills tailored to nonprofits, helping organizations track progress, learn and adapt to changing circumstances, and maximize community impact.
Note: All courses are delivered in English and will run in East African Time only on Tuesdays and Fridays.
For any questions, please contact us at africa@nonprofitbuilder.org.
Thank you and see you soon!