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International Workshop on Resource Mobilization - Bursaries available
2008-03-14, Issue 353
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The African Women’s Development Fund is offering bursaries to interested grantees to attend The International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM), a three day international conference being organised by Resource Alliance in Malaysia. The workshop will equip participants with the relevant skills needed for effective and sustainable fundraising and resource mobilisation. Please note that the deadline for receiving all applications is March 30, 2008.
ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON RESOURCE MOBILISTION – MALAYSIA
Dates: 22-25 May 2008
Introduction
The African Women’s Development Fund is offering bursaries to interested grantees to attend The International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM), a three day international conference being organised by Resource Alliance in Malaysia. The workshop will equip participants with the relevant skills needed for effective and sustainable fundraising and resource mobilisation.
What you will gain:
- A set of practical skills that will help you build the fundraising capacity of your organisation
- Insights into best practice in local resource mobilisation from our superb line-up of leading fundraising experts and practitioners from around the world
- A clear strategy for dialogue with institutional donors, the government, and business communities in your country to strengthen support for civil society and your own organisation
- Access to a global network of fellow fundraising professionals from over 250 non-profit organisations around the world
Application Requirement
· The applicant should have some practical experience of fundraising.
· The applicant should be someone who would benefit professionally from exposure to resource mobilization training, i.e. they have to be able to make use of the IWRM experience.
· The applicant should be fluent in English.
· All bursary recipients are required to send us a report within two months of attending the conference, providing feedback on their experience and stating how they plan to use the knowledge gained.
· Applicant’s organisation must be capable and willing to cost share if necessary
How to Apply
Individuals applying should submit the following documents
· Name of organisation
· Address
· Telephone and Fax number
· Contact person's name and title
· Application letter
· Brief resume of previous fundraising experience
· Statement of how attending the IWRM will benefit their work.
· A signed recommendation letter from applicant’s organisation
Important information
The process for selecting qualified applicant will be highly competitive and will adhere strictly to the eligibility criteria.
Please send your application documents to the following address.
Soft copies should be email to awdf@awdf.org
The Grants Administrator
The African Women’s Development Fund
25, Yiyiwa Street,
Abelenkpe-Accra PMB CT89 Cantonments
Accra, Ghana
Tel/Fax: 00233 21 782502
Tel: 00233 21 780476/7
Email: awdf@awdf.org
Please note that the deadline for receiving all applications is March 30, 2008