NGO Academy
The NGO Academy 5 project aims to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of 27 non-governmental organisations operating across two counties in the Mazovian Voivodeship through a comprehensive training and consultation programme running until December 2024.
The project is aimed at representatives of associations, foundations, Rural Housewives’ Associations and sports clubs who want to develop their skills in organisational management, fundraising, promotion and digital security.
The project is delivered in partnership by Kombinat Social Engagement Association and the Staropolski Cluster of Social Economy Association.
Project Activities
Training Workshop Programme
27 hours for each of 3 groups
The training programme is divided into four thematic modules, with participants able to choose between in-person and online sessions.
Training Modules
1. Fundraising & Sponsorship
The basics of fundraising and the specific characteristics of the third sector.
Building relationships with donors and business partners.
Developing professional sponsorship proposals based on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Creating and running crowdfunding campaigns, from the initial idea through to implementation.
2. Grant Application Development
Finding current grant opportunities.
Principles of project design and preparing funding applications.
Key elements of a strong project: logic, objectives, outcomes and budget.
3. Building an Organisation’s Public Image
Effective communication with stakeholders and the wider community.
Managing an organisation’s website and social media profiles.
Working with the media and building a positive public image for an NGO.
4. Online Security
Cyber threats and preventing cyberattacks.
Protecting personal data, copyright and electronic equipment.
Safe use of social media and mobile devices.
Individual Advisory Consultations
108 hours
Each of the 27 organisations will take part in individual advisory sessions, with 4 hours allocated to each organisation, delivered by specialists in the relevant field.
After completing the workshops, each organisation will choose one of four thematic pathways: fundraising, grants, public image or digital security, which they will then develop through personalised advisory support.
The consultations are designed to help organisations put the knowledge gained during the training into practice, develop practical documents such as grant applications, communication plans or security policies, and strengthen their organisational capacity in a sustainable way.
Project Outcomes
Stronger skills in management, fundraising and security among 27 NGOs.
More professionally prepared grant projects and social initiatives.
Improved quality of organisational communication and public image.
Higher levels of digital security across participating NGOs.
Stronger cooperation and networking between organisations across the region.