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Writing Grant Winning Proposals, Grant Management and Delivery of Compelling Donor Reports
- Training Dates: 30 November – 4 December 2026
- Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
- Training Fee: USD 355
Last call for 2026 · almost 50% off the regular fee
Win More Grants, Manage Them Well, Report With Confidence
This five-day workshop trains organization staff to design and deliver a consistently high standard of expertly formulated, convincing, grant-winning proposals — then manage the grant in full conformity with donor guidelines.
Alongside proposal and grant skills, you build the ability to manage, analyze and document complex information into professional reports credible enough to be acted upon and to support effective decision-making.
The discounted fee of USD 355 applies only to the 30 November – 4 December 2026 cohort; standard fees apply thereafter.
Who this workshop is for
For best results, we recommend organizations send staff from Program, Finance and HR/Admin together — the workshop is especially useful when two or more colleagues attend.
Executive Directors of INGOs/NGOs
Program Coordinators, Managers & Officers
Grant Coordinators
Revenue Officers
Heads of Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (Universities)
UN Agency Staff
Finance Staff Managing Donor Funds
HR/Admin Staff Supporting Grants
What you’ll walk away able to do
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Access More Donor Funds
Upgrade proposal-writing and fundraising competencies to reach diverse sources of donor funding.
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Manage Grants to Donor Terms
Implement programs confidently within donors’ contractual terms and conditions, from award to close-out.
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Write Reports That Drive Action
Produce persuasive, convincing, actionable reports that support decision-making.
Five days, day by day
Click any day to see the full breakdown.
1 Fundamentals of Effective Proposal Writing +
- Introduction to proposal writing: purpose, structure and importance in securing funding
- Understanding funder priorities and guidelines: tailoring proposals to funder expectations
- Needs assessment and problem statement: crafting compelling narratives
- Setting clear objectives and outcomes: SMART goals and measurable indicators
- Developing a logical framework (logframe): connecting activities, outputs, outcomes and impact
- Budgeting basics and cost justification: realistic, transparent budgets
2 Advanced Proposal Development & Strategic Alignment +
- Designing innovative, impact-driven proposals
- Writing persuasive narratives: storytelling techniques that engage funders
- Partnerships and collaborations: demonstrating synergy and shared value
- Reviewing and refining proposals: peer review and quality assurance
- Case study and practical exercise: developing a mini-proposal in groups
3 Grant Management & Implementation +
- Grant lifecycle overview: from award to close-out
- Setting up for success: internal controls, roles and responsibilities
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E): tools for tracking progress and measuring impact
- Financial management and compliance: transparency and adherence to donor requirements
- Managing sub-recipients and partners: oversight, support and capacity building
- Handling challenges and risks: proactive problem-solving during implementation
4 Professional Report Writing & Communication Skills +
- Types of reports and their purposes: progress, financial and final reports
- Structuring reports for clarity and impact: executive summaries, methodologies, results, conclusions
- Data presentation and visualization: charts, graphs and infographics
- Writing for different audiences: funders, internal stakeholders and the community
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency: data validation and quality control
- Practical exercise: drafting a progress report from a case scenario
5 Integrating Skills & Ensuring Sustainability +
- Aligning proposal and report writing with organizational goals
- Building a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement
- Leveraging technology and digital tools: templates, databases, online reporting platforms
- Case studies and best practices from NGOs and universities
- Group presentations and feedback on proposal and report samples
- Action planning: implementing learned skills for ongoing success
How the workshop is delivered
Dynamic, participant-centred adult learning — practical, interactive and built around real organizational challenges.
✓Hands-on proposal drafting — develop a mini-proposal in groups.
✓Report-writing practicum — draft a progress report from a real case scenario.
✓Peer review and feedback on the proposal and report samples you present.
✓Free follow-up coaching after the training, on request.
One fee. Everything covered.
USD 355
per participant · almost 50% off
5-day in-person workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. Discount valid for this cohort only.
- Ten o’clock tea/snacks
- Buffet lunches and water
- Writing materials
- Four o’clock coffees
- Certificate of completion
What past participants say
“The course was well designed and excellently delivered. This is a very informative program and I highly encourage departments where grant writing is a key function to enroll staff in the program.”Prof. Daprim Ogaji, Centre Leader, ACE-PUTOR, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
“The content was exclusively and well covered. The training objectives were excellently covered and what I’ve learnt will absolutely be useful to my work.”Brenda Odinga, Development and Grants Manager, Blue Ventures, Kenya
“I have learnt lots of new strategies that I will teach my colleagues back in Nepal. The trainers have been very helpful during the program.”Ghanshyam Pandey, Chairperson and Co-Founder, Green Foundation, Nepal
“The training was well designed, the content detailed and well covered. The trainers are exceptional.”Prof. Charles Ruranga, Director, African Centre of Excellence in Data Science, University of Rwanda
Training trusted across the continent and beyond
Asset Africa Institute specializes in the research, design and delivery of high-quality, affordable training for development workers worldwide.
Organizations that have trusted AAI include:
World Resources Institute · Catholic University of Mozambique · National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) · ACALISE, Uganda · WIOMSA · International University of East Africa (IUEA) · Help-ev.de, Zimbabwe · FCA-Kenya · Ministry of Mining, South Sudan · Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia · FHI360, Burundi · GAIN, Pakistan · Moi University, Kenya · The Development Fund, Ethiopia/Somalia · eHealth, Nigeria · SolidarMed Zimbabwe · JRS, Thailand · SEND Sierra Leone · CABTAL, Cameroon · TOCH, South Sudan · CORDAID, CAR · CHA, Malawi · LEAP-RE (EU–AU Energy Partnership) — among tens of others.
Questions, answered
Who should attend this workshop?
Executive Directors, program coordinators, managers and officers, grant coordinators, revenue officers, heads of resource mobilization and partnerships in universities, and UN agency staff. Teams from Program, Finance and HR/Admin benefit most when they attend together.
When and where does it take place?
30 November – 4 December 2026, in person in Nairobi, Kenya.
What does the USD 355 fee cover?
Ten o’clock tea/snacks, buffet lunches, water, writing materials, four o’clock coffees and a certificate. Accommodation and travel are not included.
Why is the fee discounted?
This is AAI’s last cohort for 2026, running at almost 50% off the regular fee. The discount applies only to these dates.
Is there support after the training?
Yes. Follow-up and remedial coaching is offered free to participants on request.
Registration
Reserve your seat
- Dates: 30 November – 4 December 2026
- Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
- Fee: USD 355 per participant
Paying yourself? Choose “I will Sponsor Myself”. Your organisation is paying? Choose “My organization” — we will send an invoice or quotation and an official invitation letter for your approvals.