Course Summary:

This comprehensive course offered by Magna Skills equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for effective management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The course emphasizes organizational leadership, governance, resource mobilization, strategic planning, and policy development tailored for the dynamic non-profit sector. Special focus is placed on aligning NGO operations with international best practices and local regulatory requirements to drive social impact, sustainability, and accountability.

By leveraging its deep expertise in capacity building across the NGO sector in Africa, Magna Skills ensures this course is practical, participatory, and relevant to the challenges faced by modern development organizations, donors, and civil society institutions.

Course Objectives:

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

  1. Understand NGO Governance and Leadership Principles:
     Gain insights into effective leadership, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms for NGOs.

  2. Develop Practical NGO Policies:
     Design and implement internal policies that enhance organizational integrity, transparency, and sustainability.

  3. Apply Strategic Planning Techniques:
     Use modern strategic management tools to guide NGO mission delivery, impact assessment, and long-term growth.

  4. Master Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations:
     Explore innovative fundraising strategies, donor engagement methods, and financial sustainability practices.

  5. Strengthen Program Implementation and Monitoring:
     Apply best practices for program design, execution, monitoring, and evaluation to maximize organizational impact.

Course Outline

• 1. Introduction to NGO Management & Magna Skills Approach

     • Understanding the role of NGOs in social and economic development

     • The Magna Skills model for capacity building in NGOs

  2. NGO Governance and Leadership

     • Roles of Boards, Executive Directors, and stakeholders

     • Ethical leadership and decision-making frameworks

  3. Strategic Planning for NGOs

     • Vision, mission, and values development

     • Tools: SWOT, PESTLE, and Theory of Change

  4. Policy Development in NGOs

     • Essentials of drafting internal policies (HR, Finance, Procurement)

     • Policy compliance with national and donor requirements

  5. Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement

     • Identifying funding opportunities

     • Writing winning proposals and reports

     • Building and maintaining donor relationships

  6. Financial Management & Accountability in NGOs

     • Budgeting, financial controls, and risk management

     • Reporting to stakeholders and maintaining financial integrity

  7. Program Design, Implementation & Evaluation

     • Designing impactful projects

     • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks

     • Learning and adaptive management

  8. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

     • Identifying key stakeholders

     • Participatory approaches to community involvement

  9. Advocacy, Policy Influence & Communication

     • Policy advocacy strategies for NGOs

     • Effective communication and media relations

  10. Sustainability & Future Trends in NGO Management

  • Building resilient NGOs for the future

  • The role of technology, innovation, and partnerships