The “Training Manual on Fundraising and Resource Mobilization for Charities and Small NGOs” prepared by Conscience International (CI) and The Brother Shaka Foundation (BSF) aims to address the basic issue faced by small NGOs, which is of fundraising and mobilizing resources.
The manual focuses on the problems faced by small NGOs/ charities, while raising funds for their development projects. Usually such organizations are not conversant with the methods of raising funds, and therefore make errors while approaching the funding organizations, due to which they are unable to reap the benefits of the available funding. The manual not only underlines the specific don’ts for the NGOs, but also guides them towards proper and effective fundraising channels.
The manual provides extensive knowledge about the fundraising process. It shows the small NGOs how to establish their network and build credibility. It guides them through the various steps that are necessary while soliciting donations, and explains in detail all the preparations that these NGOs should make prior to approaching the funding organization/individual.
The manual also comes in handy while searching for online resources that aid the funding process of small NGOs. It also provides information on online resources that provide detailed tips on writing funding proposals, as well as directories of funders. It also facilitates the process of drawing a funding proposal by providing an example of a good proposal.
You can download the manual from this link. Update: This manual is no longer available at the given link. You can search the internet for it.
