Advanced Certificate in Resource Mobilisation and Donor Grant Management
10 weeks (Standard) | 6 weeks ( Intensive )
Study Load: 4 hours per week
Instructor-led
Scheduled classes
Cohort Start Dates
January, April, July, October (2026–2028). Bespoke organisational cohorts available on request.
Earn your credentials
tto win more grants, manage donor funds professionally and secure your organisation’s future.
Cost and Duration
- Tuition (Standard): UGX 700,000
- Tuition (Intensive): UGX 950,000
Description
A practical 8–10 week certificate that equips fundraising teams, programme leads and executive directors with strategies and systems to diversify funding, write competitive proposals and manage donor grants to compliance and impact.
What You Will Learn (6 modules)
● Fundraising strategy and pipeline development: donor mapping, prospecting and relationship management.
● Proposal development: theory of change, logical frameworks, budgets and results articulation.
● Grant budgeting and financial compliance: cost allocation, budget narratives and donor budget rules.
● Donor stewardship and reporting: narrative and financial reporting, KPI tracking and donor communications.
● Consortium and partnership management: roles, MoUs and joint reporting.
● Risk management and due diligence: compliance checks, anti-fraud measures and safeguarding considerations.
● Sustainability and income diversification: earned income, social enterprise and local fundraising.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
● Develop a resource mobilisation strategy and maintain a donor pipeline.
● Write competitive proposals and budgets aligned to donor priorities.
● Manage grants to donor compliance standards and produce timely reports.
● Coordinate consortium reporting and partner finance arrangements.
● Implement stewardship plans that strengthen donor relationships.
Impact
Organisations applying course practices will typically see:
● Increased success rates in grant applications and diversified funding sources.
● Improved grant compliance and fewer reporting issues.
● Stronger donor relationships and repeat funding.
● Greater financial sustainability through mixed income streams.
Who Can Apply
● Fundraising managers, grant writers and programme leads.
● Executive directors and resource mobilisation teams.
● Finance officers involved in donor grants.
● Consultants supporting proposal development and grant management.
Delivery Model
● Blended: three intensive workshops (in-person or virtual) + weekly online micro-lessons.
● Practical labs: proposal writing clinics, budget workshops, donor pitch simulations and stewardship planning.
● Toolkits: proposal templates, budget models, donor compliance checklists and stewardship calendars.
● Applied assessment: submit a full proposal and budget, a donor stewardship plan and a grant management checklist.
Some facts about the course
Strong Donor Relationships Increase Funding Retention
Organisations that consistently communicate impact, submit timely reports, and engage donors strategically are more likely to secure repeat funding and long-term partnerships. Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Grant Proposals with Clear Results Frameworks Are More Competitive
Funding organisations increasingly prioritise proposals that include a well-defined theory of change, measurable outcomes, logical frameworks, and realistic monitoring plans. USAID Program Cycle Guidance.