GENEVA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
Case postale 1672
CH - 1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
+41 (0)22 908 57 09
executive@graduateinstitute.ch
In the current challenging context of shrinking funding opportunities and a high number of competitors struggling for resources, only state-of-the-art funding initiatives can successfully fund development, social impacts and humanitarian programmes. The design and execution of such initiatives require a deep and comprehensive understanding of donors’ expectations, a set of technical skills in strategic planning, and the execution of a fundraising strategy.
This course will provide key expertise to design a project-based fundraising strategy tailored to your needs and aligned with donors’ increasingly demanding and strict requirements.
Understand and use essential project management tools such as the Project Management Cycle (PCM), Results-Based Management (RBM), the Theory of change (ToC), and the Logical Framework (LF) to structure, design and inform a fundraising campaign
Create a project-based fundraising strategy and action plan, and know how to implement fundraising activities efficiently
Develop strong project proposals to fund projects in line with donors’ expectations
Know what are the expectations of donors and key stakeholders, and design the engagement, reporting and communication strategies accordingly
Fundraisers, social entrepreneurs, communication specialists, social media specialists, social/cultural/sport event managers
Freelancers, consultants, evaluators, and non-profit practitioners
Executive Certificate of Attendance for the Mastering Fundraising Practices programme
You have the possibility to earn 3 ECTS by submitting an assignment and paying an extra fee of 300CHF.
Essentials of project and fundraising
Master the crucial relationship between the Project Management Cycle, Results-Based Management, the Theory of Change and Logical Framework, and a successful fundraising strategy
Understand donors’ expectations in the context of project management and fundraising
Unleashing your project-based fundraising strategy
Design, plan, execute and evaluate a project-based fundraising strategy in the current context of shrinking opportunities and resources
Implement, follow-up and evaluate the fundraising strategy and its results
Elaborate on the budget of a development project
Donor engagement & impact reporting
Learn how to build lasting partnerships with donors and understand how to meaningfully engage with them
Gain knowledge on reporting achievements to ensure long-lasting partnerships
Learn how to connect the theory of change with the evaluation framework
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Applications are now open
Dates
31 May - 1 June 2024
7-8 June 2024
14-15 June 2024
Fees
1 module: CHF 800
All 3 modules: CHF 2'200
Discounts
Alumni, Early bird
Contact us
Maison de la Paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
1202 Geneva
Language
English
Johnson Jimmye (Mrs.)
Admissions Officer
+41 (0)22 908 57 28
ee.programadvisor@graduateinstitute.ch