Finding Funding for Projects Based in Africa
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Introduction

Welcome!
About Peak Proposals
Chapter 1: Mastering the Basics of Grant Seeking

1.1: Understanding the Basics about Grant Funding
1.2: When Grant Funding Is Appropriate
1.3: Funding Strategies for Newly Created Organizations
1.4: Budgeting Basics
Chapter 1: Mastering the Basics of Grant Seeking: Quiz
Chapter 1 Summary & Assignment (PDF)
Supplemental Reading: Chapter 1

The Rise of Invitation-Only Grant Opportunities
Should You Be Relying on Grant Funding?
What Do You Do When You Have a Big Mission and No Money?
Chapter 2: Where & How to Look for Potential Funders

2.1: Introduction
2.2: Pursuing Grant Money from Private Foundations if Your Organization is Based in an African Country
2.3: The United States Government and Funding for Africa-Based Projects
2.4: Funding Opportunities Sponsored by European Donors
2.5: Funding Opportunities from Multilateral Organizations
2.6: Finding Corporate Giving Programs for Africa-Based Programs
2.7: Seeking Funding as a Faith-Based Organization
Chapter 2: Where & How to Look for Potential Funders: Quiz
Chapter 2 Summary & Assignment (PDF)
Supplemental Reading: Chapter 2

8 Things to Consider When Evaluating Grant Opportunities from Foundations
Don't Discount the Smaller Foundations
Preparing for a Government-Sponsored Funding Opportunity
Beginner's Guide to Corporate Philanthropy
Chapter 3: Diversifying Your Organization's Funding

3.1: Grant Funding and Creating a Reliable Source of Revenue for Your Organization
3.2: Asking for Money from Organizations and Individuals Based in the United States and Other Countries
3.3: Using In-Kind Donations to Support Your Organization
Chapter 3: Diversifying Your Organization's Funding: Quiz
Chapter 3 Summary & Assignment (PDF)
Supplemental Reading: Chapter 3

What Should You Be Doing: Fundraising or Pursuing Grant Money?
Paths to Nonprofit Sustainability
If Your Nonprofit Organization Urgently Needs Funding, Explore Crowdfunding
Chapter 4: Preparing for Success

4.1: The Three Skills to Master if You Want to Find Grant Opportunities
4.2: Tips for Improving Your Grant Proposal Writing
4.3 Creating a Proposal Development Team & System
Chapter 4: Preparing for Success: Quiz
Chapter 4 Summary & Assignment (PDF)
Supplemental Reading: Preparing for Success

Follow This Plan and You'll Never Miss a Proposal Deadline
Discover Funding Trends through a Landscape Analysis
When Is It Appropriate to Contact Program Officers?
Chapter 5: Next Steps and Resources

5.1 Course Summary.pdf
5.2 Resource List
5.3 Access to Prospect Research Templates
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About Peak Proposals

About Us

We launched Peak Proposals in 2015 in response to what we saw as a lack of resources on how to find grant opportunities tailored for the needs of small nonprofit organizations, particularly those based in developing countries.

Professional development can be out of reach for many nonprofit professionals due to cost. Through our website, downloadable resources, and courses, Peak Proposals strives to offer affordable information and training for nonprofit professionals. Our experience comes from working with US-based nonprofit organizations, universities, and international non-governmental organizations in various capacities for more than 20 years.