Resource Mobilization & Proposal Writing Training

About This Training

Access to sustainable funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing NGOs, development organizations and project teams. Identifying suitable funding opportunities is only the beginning. Organizations must also develop compelling proposals that demonstrate clear needs, realistic interventions, measurable results and value for money.

This practical Resource Mobilization & Proposal Writing Training equips participants with the skills to identify funding opportunities, develop resource mobilization strategies and prepare high-quality funding proposals aligned with donor requirements.

Participants will explore the complete resource mobilization and proposal development process, from donor mapping and needs assessment to project design, budgeting, proposal submission and donor reporting.

Through practical exercises, case studies and guided proposal development activities, the training helps professionals strengthen their organization's ability to compete for funding and communicate the value of their proposed interventions.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and assess potential funding opportunities.
• Develop practical resource mobilization strategies.
• Map potential donors and funding partners.
• Understand donor requirements and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Develop compelling problem statements and project justifications.
• Design projects using a Theory of Change and logical framework.
• Develop realistic project activities, work plans and budgets.
• Integrate Monitoring and Evaluation into project proposals.
• Prepare concept notes and complete funding proposals.
• Review proposals for quality, relevance and donor compliance.
• Strengthen donor engagement and relationship management.
• Prepare effective project reports for different audiences.

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for professionals involved in fundraising, project development, programme management and organizational sustainability, including:

• Resource Mobilization Officers and Managers
• Fundraising and Grants Professionals
• NGO and INGO Professionals
• Programme and Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Business Development Managers
• Proposal Writers
• Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals
• Development Practitioners
• Government and Public-Sector Project Officers
• Professionals responsible for donor engagement and proposal development

What to Expect

This is a practical, instructor-led professional training programme.

Participants will work through realistic funding scenarios, donor requirements, proposal development exercises and project design activities.

The programme emphasizes practical skills that participants can apply when identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals and strengthening resource mobilization efforts within their organizations.

Key Areas Covered

• Resource mobilization principles and strategies
• Donor identification and mapping
• Funding opportunity assessment
• Donor engagement and relationship management
• Proposal writing principles and best practices
• Understanding donor requirements
• Concept note development
• Problem analysis and needs assessment
• Project justification and rationale
• Theory of Change and logical framework development
• Project implementation planning
• Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks
• Project risk management
• Work plan development
• Project budgeting and cost sharing
• Organizational capacity statements
• Proposal submission and review
• Donor reporting

Training Approach

The programme combines:

• Instructor-led learning
• Practical proposal writing exercises
• Donor funding case studies
• Resource mobilization planning
• Group discussions and activities
• Guided project design exercises
• Proposal review and feedback

Training Duration & Event Details

5-Day Classroom Training

Training Dates: 16–20 November 2026 (Monday–Friday)

Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EAT

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Registration covers the complete five-day professional training programme.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Professional Proficiency from Devimpact Institute.

Why Attend?

Securing funding requires more than identifying donors. Organizations need professionals who can develop well-structured proposals, demonstrate measurable project outcomes and communicate how proposed interventions address real development challenges.

This training provides an opportunity to strengthen your proposal writing and resource mobilization skills through practical learning and professional engagement.