• List of 100 donors funding gender and women empowerment

    (12 month access) Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world. While there has been progress over the last decade, with SDG 5, prioritising gender equality on a global scale, the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. We need to prioritise addressing gender inequality through sustained and comprehensive efforts. That is why our team of funding experts compiled this list of 100 donors and foundations with open grants to fund efforts in this sector.  This list has been created as part of our NGO funding support scheme. 

    What you get:

    A detailed list of over 100 institutional donors, foundations specifically funding gender and women empowerment programmes. 
    • Where is the funding going? Filter the list by country for a quick overview of where you need funding.
    • How much can we go for? You can search and filter the list by funding size. 
    • When should you apply? Get an overview of all deadlines to plan your work better.
    • Are you eligible? See eligibility criteria quickly, without having to spend hours sifting through regulations.
    • What is the application procedure?  Get useful commentary from funding experts on each donor about the application process. 
    • What more than donors? We included practical information about how to attract venture philanthropists and impact investors too. 
    Foundation List After purchase you will be able to access the list for 12 months.  The list is regularly updated. Have questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch! Reach out to our team at hello@mzninternational.com for any inquiries regarding our donor lists or other NGO funding support.
  • 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. Training Course Dates 22-24 July 2024, Brussels
  • Click here for the full course information 
    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 11-12 September, Washington DC.
  • 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. Training Course Dates 25-28 March 2024, London 14-17 May 2024, Nairobi 4-7 June , Berlin 27-30 August 2024, London 10-13 September 2024, Washington DC 18-21 November 2024, Berlin 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.
  • NGOs have a fundamental flaw: Many need to work a lot harder to be financially sustainable and resilient than comparatively sized businesses. Add to that a constantly changing funding environment where traditional donor resources are restricted and priorities fluctuate and the critical question is: How can we become financially sustainable? Now. And not just for one project at a time. This course covers all key principles of sustaining funding for non-profit organizations. You will explore the appropriateness of various income sources for different organizational needs, and learn to strategically set targets to achieve a well-balanced income portfolio. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    After this course, you will know how to:
    • Analyze successful and struggling NGOs worldwide through real-life cases. Allowing you to learn and prepare.
    • Evaluate your own organizations financial risk now and in the future.
    • Explore the essential dynamics of financial management in nonprofits and identify the important factors between financially sustainable and struggling organizations.
    • Develop innovative funding streams through persuasive pitches to potential investors, philanthropic organizations and other new funding sources
    • Develop strategies for generating and optimizing cost recovery to maximize unrestricted funding.
    • Establish and expand financial reserves to mitigate potential shortfalls.
    • Develop tools and communicate them effectively to embark on the change journey.
    Modules:
    Module 1 – What is financial sustainability for non-profit organizations
    Module 2 – Measuring financial sustainability in a non-profit organization
    Module 3 – Planning for financial health and resilience
    Module 4 – Start with what we have: maximize the funding we have
    Module 5 – Build the strategy to financial sustainability
     
    FH&R
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration -  5 weeks
    Start date -  28 May
    Length - 5 Modules
     
  • NGOs have a fundamental flaw: Many need to work a lot harder to be financially sustainable and resilient than comparatively sized businesses. Add to that a constantly changing funding environment where traditional donor resources are restricted and priorities fluctuate and the critical question is: How can we become financially sustainable? Now. And not just for one project at a time. This course covers all key principles of sustaining funding for non-profit organizations. You will explore the appropriateness of various income sources for different organizational needs, and learn to strategically set targets to achieve a well-balanced income portfolio. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    After this course, you will know how to:
    • Analyze successful and struggling NGOs worldwide through real-life cases. Allowing you to learn and prepare.
    • Evaluate your own organizations financial risk now and in the future.
    • Explore the essential dynamics of financial management in nonprofits and identify the important factors between financially sustainable and struggling organizations.
    • Develop innovative funding streams through persuasive pitches to potential investors, philanthropic organizations and other new funding sources
    • Develop strategies for generating and optimizing cost recovery to maximize unrestricted funding.
    • Establish and expand financial reserves to mitigate potential shortfalls.
    • Develop tools and communicate them effectively to embark on the change journey.
    Modules:
    Module 1 – What is financial sustainability for non-profit organizations
    Module 2 – Measuring financial sustainability in a non-profit organization
    Module 3 – Planning for financial health and resilience
    Module 4 – Start with what we have: maximize the funding we have
    Module 5 – Build the strategy to financial sustainability
     
    FH&R
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration -  5 weeks
    Start date -  28 May
    Length - 5 Modules
     
  • NGOs have a fundamental flaw: Many need to work a lot harder to be financially sustainable and resilient than comparatively sized businesses. Add to that a constantly changing funding environment where traditional donor resources are restricted and priorities fluctuate and the critical question is: How can we become financially sustainable? Now. And not just for one project at a time. This course covers all key principles of sustaining funding for non-profit organizations. You will explore the appropriateness of various income sources for different organizational needs, and learn to strategically set targets to achieve a well-balanced income portfolio. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    After this course, you will know how to:
    • Analyze successful and struggling NGOs worldwide through real-life cases. Allowing you to learn and prepare.
    • Evaluate your own organizations financial risk now and in the future.
    • Explore the essential dynamics of financial management in nonprofits and identify the important factors between financially sustainable and struggling organizations.
    • Develop innovative funding streams through persuasive pitches to potential investors, philanthropic organizations and other new funding sources
    • Develop strategies for generating and optimizing cost recovery to maximize unrestricted funding.
    • Establish and expand financial reserves to mitigate potential shortfalls.
    • Develop tools and communicate them effectively to embark on the change journey.
    Modules:
    Module 1 – What is financial sustainability for non-profit organizations
    Module 2 – Measuring financial sustainability in a non-profit organization
    Module 3 – Planning for financial health and resilience
    Module 4 – Start with what we have: maximize the funding we have
    Module 5 – Build the strategy to financial sustainability
     
    FH&R
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration -  5 weeks
    Start date -  28 May
    Length - 5 Modules
     
  • NGOs have a fundamental flaw: Many need to work a lot harder to be financially sustainable and resilient than comparatively sized businesses. Add to that a constantly changing funding environment where traditional donor resources are restricted and priorities fluctuate and the critical question is: How can we become financially sustainable? Now. And not just for one project at a time. This course covers all key principles of sustaining funding for non-profit organizations. You will explore the appropriateness of various income sources for different organizational needs, and learn to strategically set targets to achieve a well-balanced income portfolio. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    After this course, you will know how to:
    • Analyze successful and struggling NGOs worldwide through real-life cases. Allowing you to learn and prepare.
    • Evaluate your own organizations financial risk now and in the future.
    • Explore the essential dynamics of financial management in nonprofits and identify the important factors between financially sustainable and struggling organizations.
    • Develop innovative funding streams through persuasive pitches to potential investors, philanthropic organizations and other new funding sources
    • Develop strategies for generating and optimizing cost recovery to maximize unrestricted funding.
    • Establish and expand financial reserves to mitigate potential shortfalls.
    • Develop tools and communicate them effectively to embark on the change journey.
    Modules:
    Module 1 – What is financial sustainability for non-profit organizations
    Module 2 – Measuring financial sustainability in a non-profit organization
    Module 3 – Planning for financial health and resilience
    Module 4 – Start with what we have: maximize the funding we have
    Module 5 – Build the strategy to financial sustainability
     
    FH&R
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration -  5 weeks
    Start date -  4 November
    Length - 5 Modules
     
  • 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. This course is tailored to empower NGOs like yours with the following skills: crafting winning proposals, mastering proposal management and budgeting, negotiating to secure grants and donor contracts, engaging in real-world exercises and case studies and collaborating effectively in small groups. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    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 log frame 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)
    Modules:
    Module 1 - Introduction to Donor and Funding Types
    Module 2 - Donor Scoping and Mapping
    Module 3 - Making informed decisions
    Module 4 - Funding Cycles and Proposal Process
    Module 5 - Key Elements of Proposals
    Module 6 - Introduction to Efficient Budgeting for Proposals
    Module 7 - Practical Tips in Proposal Writing
     
    WWP
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration - 5 weeks
    Start date - 15 July
    Length - 7 Modules
  • 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. This course is tailored to empower NGOs like yours with the following skills: crafting winning proposals, mastering proposal management and budgeting, negotiating to secure grants and donor contracts, engaging in real-world exercises and case studies and collaborating effectively in small groups. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    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 log frame 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)
    Modules:
    Module 1 - Introduction to Donor and Funding Types
    Module 2 - Donor Scoping and Mapping
    Module 3 - Making informed decisions
    Module 4 - Funding Cycles and Proposal Process
    Module 5 - Key Elements of Proposals
    Module 6 - Introduction to Efficient Budgeting for Proposals
    Module 7 - Practical Tips in Proposal Writing
     
    WWP
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration - 5 weeks
    Start date - 2 September
    Length - 7 Modules
  • 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. This course is tailored to empower NGOs like yours with the following skills: crafting winning proposals, mastering proposal management and budgeting, negotiating to secure grants and donor contracts, engaging in real-world exercises and case studies and collaborating effectively in small groups. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    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 log frame 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)
    Modules:
    Module 1 - Introduction to Donor and Funding Types
    Module 2 - Donor Scoping and Mapping
    Module 3 - Making informed decisions
    Module 4 - Funding Cycles and Proposal Process
    Module 5 - Key Elements of Proposals
    Module 6 - Introduction to Efficient Budgeting for Proposals
    Module 7 - Practical Tips in Proposal Writing
     
    WWP
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration - 5 weeks
    Start date - 28 May
    Length - 7 Modules
  • 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. This course is tailored to empower NGOs like yours with the following skills: crafting winning proposals, mastering proposal management and budgeting, negotiating to secure grants and donor contracts, engaging in real-world exercises and case studies and collaborating effectively in small groups. Format - This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
    • Three (3) interactive live sessions
    • Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
    • Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
    • Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
    • Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
    • Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
    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 log frame 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)
    Modules:
    Module 1 - Introduction to Donor and Funding Types
    Module 2 - Donor Scoping and Mapping
    Module 3 - Making informed decisions
    Module 4 - Funding Cycles and Proposal Process
    Module 5 - Key Elements of Proposals
    Module 6 - Introduction to Efficient Budgeting for Proposals
    Module 7 - Practical Tips in Proposal Writing
     
    WWP
    Language - English
    Modality - Online with live interactions
    Duration - 5 weeks
    Start date - 4 November
    Length - 7 Modules

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