Welcome to the 2024 Spring Training Series!

 

Each of the courses below will take you on a learning journey through four-six interactive workshops, each spanning 90 minutes to 3 hours and delivered via zoom. Over the course of twelve weeks, these engaging sessions will provide ample time for absorbing knowledge and practical application. With intimate group sizes of 6-12 participants, you'll experience personalized attention and meaningful interactions.

 

• Courses are free of charge for organizations who are members of the Nonprofit Builder - your foundation is sponsoring you.
• Each course is limited to 24 places (two tracks of 12 participants). Enrol early to secure your place!
• All courses start in April to the end of June. See the session calendar in the course details of each course.

 

 

>> Apply now

 

1. We will then contact your funder to confirm that they will cover your participation and reach out to you with enrolment form.
2. You will fill out the enrollment form for the course of your choice (includes needs assessment questions so the trainer can adapt the course to your needs).
3. The trainer will then reach out to you about the dates, times, and other logistics.

 

 

Leadership. Amani Institute. "Building Team Culture with First Time Managers" [Course details]

About: This 8-10 week program is designed specifically for first time managers looking to strengthen the culture within their teams. First time managers bring new energy to their workspaces, but often have to navigate the shift from being an individual contributor to being a leader of a team. Support provided to adopt best practices, can smoothen the journey of any new managers. This program will enable a new manager to lead from their strengths, while enabling their team to do the same. Format: 5 workshops spread over 10 weeks (first workshop in the series is optional workshop). 1 private one-to-one session can be availed per participant.Tangible takeaway: A culture guide/map to implement with your team 

 

 

 

Wellbeing. Bird Resilience: "Wellbeing: How to be Resilient whilst doing Challenging Work" [Course details]

About: Working in the non-profit, charity and NGO sectors can be challenging emotionally and psychologically. We come to this work invariably with a desire to help, and a passion to make a difference. But that ongoing emotional impact can take its toll, and burn out is a common outcome for many. This series of webinars looks at how we can equip ourselves to navigate the emotional and psychological ups and downs of working in the sector. The sessions are a chance to come together to learn resilience building techniques and to share ideas, experiences and best practice with others in the field. Format: 4 workshops, each lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.

 

 

 

 

Diversity and Inclusion. One Future Collective: "Embracing Diversity- A Comprehensive Introduction to Gender Diversity and Inclusivity in the Workplace" [Course details]

About: In this course, we will delve into the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as a driving force for creating inclusive and equitable environments where all individuals, across different identities, feel valued, included, and empowered. We will examine how prioritizing DEI not only aligns with the ethical missions of nonprofit organizations but also enhances their effectiveness in serving diverse communities and addressing social justice issues. Format: 4 workshops.

 

 

 

 

Communication.Jennifer Clickner: "Public Speaking for Impact & Communicating Your Vision" [Course details] 

Content: Effective leadership requires effective communication. The ability to connect with your target audience and speak clearly and confidently to build trust and influence is critical. The best idea risks going unnoticed without persuasive and impactful communication skills to create engagement. This course is designed to give you the time and space to develop authentic and impactful communication skills, practice your presentation and pitch, and benefit from personalized 1:1 expert feedback. Format: 4 workshops.

 

 

 

 

Fundraising.David Matthey: “Write a Winning Proposal with Conversational AI! ” [Course details]

Content: Be at the forefront of the conversational AI fundraising revolution! Claude AI from Anthropic is set to empower grant-dependent nonprofits through lightning-fast proposal writing automation...if embraced ethically. While public attention focuses on ChatGPT's creative potential, Claude AI holds immense yet untapped promise specifically for organizations strained by cumbersome funding documentation fatigue. Through intensive hands-on collaboration grounded in real organizational needs, this 4-module course empowers participants to champion responsible adoption distinguishing short-lived hype from durable social impact. And does it work? Yes! A client of David recently won a 2 million dollar proposal with this new method! Format: 4 workshops of 2 hours.

 

 

 

Project Management. Kubadili: “Agile Management of Social Projects”  [Course details]

Content: Learn how to ingegrate agile methodologies into your social projects. We emphasize the importance of flexibility and adaptability to adapt your project on the fly as you better understand the needs, and make the most of your time and budget. We will analyze successful cases to integrate a community-oriented approach throughout the program, strengthening your capacity to manage projects dynamically and effectively. Format: 6 workshops of 2 hours.

 

 

 

 

Behaviour Change. Vishal George: Tools to "Think Like a Behavioural Scientist" [Course details]

Content: What do policy makers in the UK, tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and change-makers in NGOs have in common? The field of behavioural science and human-centred design have emerged as the most desirable tools for driving behaviour change and innovation. The science behind behaviour change is founded on the work of behavioural economist Richard Thaler (Nobel Prize winner 2017), cognitive psychologist Daniel Kahneman (Nobel Prize winner 2012) and applications from leading practitioners in the fields of system-thinking and design thinking. This training aims to equip you with practical tools to generate evidence-based ideas using behavioural science and design frameworks. Format: 5 workshops of 1.5 hours. 

 

 

 

Communication.Suman Srivastava: “Social marketing communications: Don't Beg, Inspire" [Course details]

About: Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) have four reasons to communicate: for raising funds, creating social change, for advocacy and for people engagement. In all these cases, Nudge Theory has been proven to work better. This course will introduce participants to the tenets of Nudge Theory and provide inspiring examples of how this has been used by SPOs for each of the four reasons listed above. Participants will also work with a worksheet that will help them come up with Nudge strategies for their projects. Format: 4 workshops. Participants will be asked to complete assignments and will receive individual feedback on their work.

 

 

 

 

>> Apply now : Fill in this expression of interest form!

 

1. We will then contact your funder to confirm that they will cover your participation and reach out to you with enrollment form.
2. You will fill out the enrollment form for the course of your choice (includes needs assessment questions so the trainer can adapt the course to your needs).
3. The trainer will then reach out to you about the dates, times, and other logistics.

 

 

In principle, one course may be attended by one staff member of an organisation. If more than one person from one organisation want to attend a course, communicate this via this form and we will confirm this with your funder and let you know!

One person from one organisation may attend more than one course, but we would also need to check this with your funder upon your expression of interest.

 

 

Note: The training courses are delivered in English. If you need training in another language (e.g. Spanish), please reach out and we do our best to organise something if we find a quorum of six persons, or else a training specific to your organisation.

 

 

 

Certification for participants

Participants who attend a full course will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Those who apply the knowledge inside their organisation, validated by their trainer, will receive a Certificate of Applied Learning. Read more about Nonprofit Builder training certifications and credit system here.

 

Any questions please address to academy@nonprofitbuilder.org.

 

Thank you and see you soon!

Your NPB team: Anna, Nataliia, Oprah, Lyn, Natasha, and Daniele