Brussels Academy training · Fundraising

FUNDRAISING TRAINING | Transforming NGO Activities Into Financial Resources | 9-10 October 2025

Is your NGO ready to take control of its financial future?

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2-day programme

Programme and timetable.

Original programme information and timetable.

Programme day 1

Day I – Empowering NGOs to Build a Strategy for Financial Sustainability

Time slot Topic
10:00 – 12:00Module I: Ideation and Strategy Building– Discover how to identify unique opportunities within your NGO's activities. Learn techniques for brainstorming, assessing feasibility, and aligning with your core mission. Learn how to translate your organization's needs into actionable plans for financial stability.
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 15:00Module II: Product Development Strategy – Dive into the practical aspects of developing your idea into a tangible action plan. This session covers design thinking methodologies to refine your approach and ensure it's achievable.
15:00End of the 1st Day

Programme day 2

Day II – Practical Tools to Grow and Sustain Your NGO

Time slot Topic
10:00 – 12:00Module III: Marketing and Outreach – Learn how to create a compelling strategy for your NGO. Topics include building a strong value proposition that resonates with your target audience, explore a diverse range of methods to maximize your funding potential and effective communication channels for reaching your target audience, assign responsibilities and create a Gantt chart to ensure efficient management
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 15:00Module IV: Revenue Generation, Sustainability and Strategy Management – Explore various revenue models suitable for NGO sustainability strategy. Understand the essentials of costs, distribution channels, external environment opportunities and threats, and long-term sustainability plans.
15:00End of the 2nd Day

Training Overview

Is your NGO ready to take control of its financial future?

In today’s highly competitive environment, non-profit organizations face constant challenges in securing sustainable funding to maintain and grow their impact. That’s why Brussels Academy is offering a specialized training designed to empower NGOs with the knowledge and tools to build a robust strategy for financial sustainability.

This unique two-day training will help you go beyond short-term solutions, guiding your organization to develop long-term, service-oriented strategies that support your mission and increase your financial resilience.

🎯 Who Should Join?

This training is ideal for:

Professionals and managers working in civil society and non-profit organizations

Fundraising and development officers

NGO strategists, program coordinators, and anyone involved in ensuring the financial health of a mission-driven organization

Whether you’re seeking to diversify your income streams or strengthen your financial model through service-based offerings, this training will provide practical insights tailored to the nonprofit world.

✅ What You Will Gain

A strategic roadmap for building sustainable funding models tailored to your NGO’s goals

Hands-on tools to move from idea generation to action planning

Techniques for product and service development rooted in your core mission

Effective marketing and outreach strategies to grow your visibility and donor base

Revenue models and sustainability tools to ensure long-term growth and impact

Project management basics, including responsibility assignment and Gantt chart planning

💼 Career-Oriented Training for NGO Professionals

This training is tailored for professionals seeking to:

Expand their fundraising and strategic planning skills

Lead sustainability initiatives within their NGO

Transition into financial management, program design, or resource development roles

Develop innovative, revenue-generating services aligned with their NGO’s mission

You’ll walk away with a clear action plan to improve your organization’s financial independence and a certificate to demonstrate your professional development in NGO strategy and fundraising.

📅 When

9–10 October 2025

📌 Deadline

8 October 2025

👩‍🏫 Trainer

Emanuela De Mattia, Fundraising Expert

📚 Training Content & Agenda

This interactive, practical 2-day training is delivered over two days and focuses on building financial sustainability through service-oriented strategies, product development, and marketing.

🕒 Duration: Two days (8 consecutive hours)

🎓 Certificate of Completion

All participants who attend the full training will receive an official Certificate of Attendance from Brussels Academy, validating their new skills in NGO financial sustainability and service-based growth.

📍 Training Venue

The training will be conducted online via Zoom, allowing participants to join from anywhere. All registered participants will receive a Zoom access link and joining instructions via email from Brussels Academy three days prior to the training.

🗣️ Please Note

The working language of the training is English.