Innovative Finance for NGOs: A 4-Part Learning Journey

Rethink how your organisation mobilises resources

As funding models evolve, NGOs must move beyond traditional grants to access new forms of capital. This 4-part online series equips development professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate impact investing, blended finance, and innovative funding partnerships.

Facilitated by MzN International and Human Planet, the series combines expert input, case studies, and interactive exercises to turn complex finance concepts into practical action.

What you will learn:

• Understand impact, innovative, and blended finance
• Explore instruments like impact bonds, concessional loans, and guarantees
• Learn how donors, DFIs, investors, and NGOs work together
• Use a decision-making tool to identify financing strategies for your programmes
• Strengthen your organisation’s investor readiness

Start Date : 5th Feb

4 live sessions:

Thursdays, 5-26 February | 1:00pm – 2:15pm CET

• Webinar 1: Introduction to Innovative Finance 
  5 February, 1:00pm – 2:15pm
  
• Webinar 2: Mechanisms and Instruments of Innovative Finance
  12 February, 1:00pm – 2:15pm
• Webinar 3: Building Blended Finance Partnerships
  19 February, 1:00pm – 2:15pm
• Webinar 4: Applying Innovative Finance in NGOs and Development Practice
  26 February, 1:00pm – 2:15pm

Includes recordings, resources, and a digital certificate of completion. Complete the Pre-Course Analysis →

Ideal for:

NGO leaders, programme and finance managers, partnership and fundraising teams, and CSR professionals eager to build financial sustainability and impact.

Refer to the Terms & Conditions page.

View the course agenda.