Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches leadership and management skills for nonprofit settings. It focuses on practical tools you can use immediately: planning, budgeting, staff leadership, fundraising, and governance. The content responds to tighter budgets, higher accountability, and the need to retain skilled staff. You will leave with templates and practices you can apply in your organisation next week.

Objectives

After the course you will be able to:
1. Set strategic priorities and convert them into an annual workplan with clear responsibilities and timelines.
2. Prepare and monitor simple budgets and financial forecasts to keep programs on track.
3. Define measurable program outcomes, collect basic performance data, and use it to improve delivery.
4. Draft a practical fundraising plan, prepare a donor case, and lead stewardship conversations.
5. Clarify board and staff roles, strengthen board oversight, and address common governance risks.

Who Should Attend?

Executive Director / CEO of small to mid-size nonprofits
Program Director or Program Manager responsible for service delivery
Development or Fundraising Manager leading income-generation and donor relations
Operations, Finance, or HR Manager overseeing internal systems
Board Chair, Senior Trustee, or other board members engaged in governance

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.