Without adequate resources, there can be no development. The Resource Mobilization team of an organization is responsible for raising the funds needed, keeping the issues in the cases top of mind of potential donors, developing a network of support and influence to effectively secure resources to run the development organization over a long period of time. The sources of these funds can be; voluntary contributions, governments, multilateral institutions, foundations, INGO’s, the private sector and individuals. The Resource Mobilization team strives to secure financial commitments from donors to ensure the funds needed for the implementation of the projects.
Course objectives
Understanding that, for organizations to start resource mobilization they need to build the underlying organizational infrastructure which enables them to perform resource mobilization tasks. Developing the resource mobilization system and identifying capacity building needs for resource mobilization. Developing a resource mobilization strategy.
Participants
Board members, executive directors, managers, senior staff, consultants and advisors who are involved in the process of Resource Mobilization at a development sector organization.
Course content
Underlying infrastructure
Be able to identify and develop the infrastructure and capacity needed to do resource mobilization
RM Strategy
To develop an effective RM strategy utilizing conventional as well as online channels
Monitoring
Be able to set up systems to monitor the progress of the RM effort and take corrective action
Training method
The Training course will be delivered using the Adult Learning Cycle / Experiential Learning Cycle
RM Course outline
| Day 1 | Opening of the Course and Introductions Introduction to Resource Mobilization Preparing for fund rising Identifying the need |
| Day 2 | Review of vision, mission , values and operating framework Setting of RM strategic objectives and RM results to be achieved Understanding the system which generates cases for support Developing a case for support |
| Day 3 | Determining future resource needs based on a multi-annual strategic plan Identifying constituency and potential donors Identifying constituency and potential donors Matching potential donors with needs / cases |
| Day 4 | Development of RM strategy Development of RM capacity Development of RM team Converting the RM strategy into an annual operating plan |
| Day 5 | Monitoring of the RM plan Group discussion on how to implement learnings Personal Action Plan Evaluation, Certification & Wrap up |