The Grant Management Professional program equips participants with the essential skills to effectively secure, manage, and report on donor-funded projects. From grant proposal writing and budgeting to sub-recipient oversight and compliance, the course delivers practical tools for navigating the full grant lifecycle with transparency and impact. Ideal for nonprofit, public sector, and development professionals looking to enhance funding success and accountability. Please scroll down and see more details about this program that also include an outline with sessions break down. Send us an inquiry for more details on class scheduled dates, discounts, group trainings and much more.
Effective grant acquisition and stewardship are critical for sustainable project delivery, especially in today's competitive funding landscape. The Grant Management Professional program equips participants with a full spectrum of skills required to develop successful grant proposals, manage grant lifecycles, ensure compliance, and maintain financial transparency. Participants will explore best practices in fundraising, donor engagement, budgeting, and auditing, with a strong focus on aligning institutional needs with funder expectations. The course integrates legal frameworks, sub-recipient management, reporting strategies, and digital tools to ensure participants are prepared to lead grant-funded programs from inception to close-out with credibility and confidence.
This program is designed for:
Grant managers, finance officers, and program coordinators handling donor funds
Non-profit and NGO staff involved in proposal writing, budgeting, or donor reporting
Development professionals and fundraisers seeking to sharpen strategy and execution
Project managers and sub-recipient partners managing grants and compliance structures
Public sector staff handling national or international grant-funded programs
Auditors, consultants, and legal advisors supporting grant oversight and accountability
Organizations transitioning to grant-based funding models or scaling philanthropic support
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
Identify, apply for, and secure appropriate grant opportunities aligned to mission and capacity
Write strong, persuasive grant proposals with clear budgets, goals, and sustainability plans
Understand and manage the entire grant lifecycle—from pre-award to close-out
Set up and monitor grant tracking, compliance, and reporting systems
Manage sub-recipients, performance audits, and donor expectations with professionalism
Develop and justify grant budgets, understanding cost principles and donor guidelines
Review grant agreements and procurement contracts with legal and ethical clarity
Ensure financial accountability, internal controls, and donor alignment throughout the grant
Prepare donor-specific financial and narrative reports, handling audits with confidence
Build long-term donor relationships, stewardship strategies, and sustainable funding models
Fundamentals of Grant Management & Fundraising
Types of grants, fundraising techniques, proposal components, and institutional alignment
Understanding Donor Expectations & Challenges
Public vs. private donor concerns, sustainability issues, donor fatigue, and transparency
Grant Lifecycle Management
Pre-award, post-award, and close-out stages with budgeting, reporting, and compliance
Sub-Recipient Oversight & Risk Mitigation
Sub-recipient agreements, site visits, monitoring, and corrective action frameworks
Reviewing Grant Agreements & Procurement Terms
Legal principles, contract components, compliance checklists, and risk reduction
Grant Proposal Writing & Budgeting
Creating compelling applications, detailed budgets, cost eligibility, and justifications
Donor Compliance, Reporting & Auditing
Narrative and financial reporting, timelines, donor templates, audit preparedness
Grants Budgeting & Financial Management
Budget development, cost tracking, indirect costs, matching funds, and financial controls
Legal & Ethical Standards in Grant Management
Tax compliance, charitable status, fraud prevention, and donor confidentiality
Sustainable Fundraising & Donor Stewardship
Donor cultivation, storytelling, retention strategies, and long-term partnership development
> This program empowers professionals to lead grant processes with accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment. Whether you're scaling funding or navigating complex compliance needs, this course provides the structure and insights to succeed.
raining Program Outline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sb3nE-NPwcF0_MuSv6mRa2nFRjdJJ1F6/view?usp=drive_link
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