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  • MzN International Training Courses

    In-Person Course – Mastering Project Budgets

    €800.00
    The budget is the most frequent reason why proposals fail to win funds. Many projects are limiting their impact due to budget management issues!
    In this course you will learn how to write a winning budget in full compliance with the donor, set up an effective team approach to budgets, manage and monitor budgets as well as report on the financials effectively. This course will assist you in feeling confident in reading and creating better budgets.  Format: 3 days (three full days) classroom based, with online elements before and after the face to face training After this course, you will know how to - Write a winning budget in full compliance with the donor in a way that maximises your unrestricted income and is financially sustainable - Set up an effective team approach to budget creation as a basis for successful budget management - Manage and monitor a budget, including variances, utilization rates and create a forecast that allows you to manage a project with more foresight - Report financials effectively and in full compliance to donors, legislation and in a way that is useful to your colleagues - Feel confident reading and creating better budgets All our trainers have at least 15 years experience in proposal writing and business development, and can adapt the course content to your individual needs. Learning is team based, interactive and delivered in English. Structure and Well-being We will share the detailed agenda, location details and pre-study a few weeks before the course. Learning happens best when it is supported by a good diet and exercise. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, and a group lunch (included) served on days 1, 2 and 3. Accommodation, Visa and Cancelation policy Please note that accommodation is not included. We can offer discounted accommodation in some locations – please just ask us. Upon request and only after the complete booking, we can provide a letter of confirmation that you are registered to attend an MzN training. Our fair cancellation policy is: 100% refund less transfer cost (if any) if canceled 60 days before course start, 50% refund if canceled between 30 and 60 days, no refund if canceled lesson than 30 days before or no-show. Should a national emergency, like Covid, be declared, then we will refund all course fees within 10 days. All refunds may be subject to bank transfer fees.  
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  • In-Person Course – NGO Funding & Reserves

    €800.00
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    Successful NGOs need the right funding mix to create Impact and build a better world. But with donor funds severely restricted, and constantly changing priorities and demands the key question is how can we build a financially sustainable NGO? The purpose of this course is for participants to go beyond discussing their NGOs financial resources (or lack thereof) as a problem, and actively plan for a solution that lasts. Format: a 2 course in classroom, with 2 hours per person financial coaching in the next six months after the training included. In this training you will learn What works? A case based look at successful and failing NGOs worldwide. What matters? A look at the key dynamics of non-profit financial management and what factors differentiate a financially sustainable organisation from a failing one. What grants? Developing new funding streams with pitches to investors*. What’s my organisation’s risk? Assess your organisations financial risk using your own financial information (if submitted in advance of the course). What unrestricted funding? How to create and maximize cost recovery options to boost funding use. What about the costs? How to manage overheads. What funding gap? Building and growing financial reserves to avoid gaps. Learning is group based, using your organisations real finances on strict confidence rules to ensure you leave with a practical, actionable plan to build your NGOs financial sustainability. *Our Investor Advisory firm Human Planet Ventures is available to receive ready pitches for investor communication (free of charge to NGOs.. Structure and Well-being We will share the detailed agenda, location details and pre-study a few weeks before the course. Learning happens best when it is supported by a good diet and exercise. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, and a group lunch (included) served each day. Accommodation, Visa and Cancelation policy Please note that accommodation is not included. We can offer discounted accommodation in some locations – please just ask us. Upon request and only after the complete booking, we can provide a letter of confirmation that you are registered to attend an MzN training. Our fair cancellation policy is: 100% refund less transfer cost (if any) if canceled 60 days before course start, 50% refund if canceled between 30 and 60 days, no refund if canceled lesson than 30 days before or no-show. Should a national emergency, like Covid, be declared, then we will refund all course fees within 10 days. All refunds may be subject to bank transfer fees. Training Course Dates 6-7 June 2024, Berlin
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  • In-Person Course – Write winning proposals

    €800.00
    Format: 3.5 days classroom based, with online elements before and after the face to face training
    In this course you will learn how to write, manage and negotiate a winning proposal. You will improve your proposal writing skills through exercises on real proposals, case-studies from the world’s leading donors and learn together in small groups. Before and after the course, you benefit from our online learning offers. After this course, you will know how to - Find the right funding opportunities - Make clear Go/No-Go decisions - Design an effective team-based writing process - Apply the logframe to bring a convincing structure to your proposal - Write better text and convincing budgets - Understand (and beat) the donor’s appraisal process and criteria - Negotiate confidently with donors - Write effective budgets - Listen to live guest speakers from USAID, European Commission, Business Development Experts and NGO leaders (subject to availability) All our trainers have at least 15 years experience in proposal writing and business development, and can adapt the course content to your individual needs. Learning is team based, interactive and delivered in English. Structure and Well-being We will share the detailed agenda, location details and pre-study a few weeks before the course starts. Learning happens best when it is supported by a good diet and exercise. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, and a group lunch (included) served each day. Accommodation, Visa and Cancelation policy Please note that accommodation is not included. We can offer discounted accommodation in some locations – please just ask us. Upon request and only after the complete booking, we can provide a letter of confirmation that you are registered to attend an MzN training. Our fair cancellation policy is: 100% refund less transfer cost (if any) if canceled 60 days before course start, 50% refund if canceled between 30 and 60 days, no refund if canceled less than 30 days before or no-show. Should a national emergency, like Covid, be declared, then we will refund all course fees within 10 days. All refunds may be subject to bank transfer fees. A great addition to this course would be to follow on with the Grants & Beyond, Diversifying Income & Building Reserves course.

    Who should attend

    This course is for everyone who wants to be better at proposal writing and win funds. It does not matter if you are a career starter or seasoned professional. Participants come from NGOs of all sizes and around the world. MzN has offered this course since 2013, with an Alumni of over 5000 NGO professionals globally, many who stay connected and continue to share tips, jobs and donor trends.

    Certificate

    Upon completion, MzN provides a certificate in digital and printed format.
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