Strengthen the Financial Backbone of Your Organization
Donors scrutinize financial systems more closely than almost anything else an NGO does — and for good reason. Weak controls, unclear cost allocation, and late or inaccurate reporting put funding, reputation, and compliance at risk, no matter how strong the programming is.
This five-day workshop is built for finance staff and the program managers who work alongside them, covering budgeting, internal controls, donor compliance, and financial reporting through practical, case-study-based sessions you can apply the moment you're back at your desk.
Who this workshop is for
Built for finance staff and the managers and leaders who rely on their numbers.
What you'll walk away able to do
Strengthen Internal Controls
Design and apply financial controls that prevent fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
Manage Donor Funds Compliantly
Apply major donor financial rules and reporting requirements across grants.
Build Sustainable Budgets
Develop realistic budgets and cost-allocation methods tied to strategic priorities.
Report With Confidence
Produce accurate, audit-ready financial reports for management, boards, and donors.
Five days, day by day
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1 Foundations of NGO Financial Management +
- The finance function within NGO governance
- Key financial policies every NGO needs in place
- Linking financial management to organizational strategy
- Overview of donor financial compliance expectations
2 Budgeting and Cost Allocation +
- Developing program and organizational budgets
- Direct vs. indirect cost allocation methods
- Multi-donor and multi-currency budgeting
- Budget monitoring and variance analysis
3 Internal Controls and Risk Management +
- Designing segregation-of-duties and approval controls
- Cash and bank management controls
- Fraud risk indicators and prevention
- Preparing for internal and external audits
4 Grants and Donor Financial Compliance +
- Key donor financial rules across major institutional funders
- Managing sub-grants and partner financial oversight
- Financial reporting formats and timelines
- Managing cost-share and match requirements
5 Financial Reporting and Sustainability +
- Preparing management and board financial reports
- Financial statement analysis for non-finance managers
- Building reserves and diversifying income
- Drafting a financial sustainability action plan
How the workshop is delivered
Case-study based and practical — you leave with tools you can apply directly to your organization's finances.
One fee. Everything covered.
5-day in-person workshop at Metro Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Ten o'clock tea/snacks
- Buffet lunches and water
- Writing materials and workshop templates
- Four o'clock coffees
Training trusted across the continent and beyond
Asset Africa Institute specializes in the research, design, and delivery of high-quality, affordable training for development professionals worldwide — built around real organizational challenges, not theory for its own sake.
Organizations that have trusted AAI include:
World Resources Institute · Catholic University of Mozambique · National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) · ACALISE, Uganda · WIOMSA · Help-ev.de, Zimbabwe · FCA-Kenya · Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia · FHI360, Burundi · GAIN, Pakistan · Moi University, Kenya · The Development Fund, Ethiopia/Somalia · eHealth, Nigeria · JRS, Thailand · SEND Sierra Leone · CABTAL, Cameroon · TOCH, South Sudan · CHA, Malawi · LEAP-RE (EU–AU Energy Partnership) — among tens of others.
Questions, answered
Who should attend this workshop?
Finance managers, accountants, grants and compliance officers, program managers who oversee budgets, and executives or board members responsible for financial oversight.
When and where does it take place?
5–9 October 2026, in-person at Metro Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
What does the USD 495 fee cover?
Tuition, refreshments, buffet lunches, writing materials, workshop templates, and a certificate of completion. Accommodation and travel are not included.
Is this in person or online?
This workshop is delivered in person only.