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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Chapter 3: Diversifying Your Organization's Funding

It's always a good idea to diversify your funding stream. In this chapter, we discuss options in addition to grants that you can use to generate revenue for your organization.

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