Course Outline: BE2

Purpose

This course aims to build the confidence and skills of NGO staff responsible for preparing budgets to accompany project funding proposals.  

Target Audience

This course is is specially designed for NGO staff who are involved in the preparation of budgets to accompany project funding proposals. It is suitable for both finance and non-finance staff who are new to, or wish to develop existing skills in, budgeting for proposals.

Participants should already have a working knowledge of the narrative aspects of funding proposals, including the layout and application of project logframes.

This course provides an ideal preparation for the FM8: Grant Management – How to keep your donors happy course.

We recommend that you read this course outline carefully to make sure the content is relevant and meets your learning requirements. If you are not sure if this course is for you, please contact us.

Course Content

The final balance of course content will be decided by those attending the course, according to their interests and training needs.

The final balance of course content will be decided by those attending the course, according to their interests and training needs. The emphasis of the course is on practicing budgeting techniques for funding proposals in general, including:

• What the donor is looking for in a project budget
• Linking the budget with the project description in a funding proposal
• Coding structures in budgeting
• How to budget for central support (‘core’) costs
• Preparing a fully-costed budget using the activity-based budgeting technique
• Preparing budgets in donor formats
• Preparing a project cashflow forecast.
   

Also see the Programme Guide.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Training Approach

The Mango training approach is highly practical, participatory and often fun!

We focus on real issues and help participants to use the tools covered, rather than just discuss them.  We work especially hard to de-mystify financial concepts to overcome the fear of finance.

“Mango training really does take the fear out of finance!”

We train in small groups to meet the needs of individual participants and use a variety of learning methods to stimulate interest and meet different learning styles.  Participatory techniques include interactive presentations, practical problem-solving activities, case studies and quizzes.

Courses are supported by extensive materials for participants to take away and apply after the course, including a detailed course manual.  We also offer a free follow-up service by email or phone to all Mango trainees.

How to Book

All courses can be booked online or by completing a booking form and sending it to the training team. Full terms and conditions are also available on our website, as well as the latest calendar, current availability and course fees.

You are also welcome to telephone us with enquiries on +44 (0)1865 423818.

Course Fees

The course fee covers: tuition, all course materials including a course handbook and workbook; complementary Mango pen, ‘jargon ball’ and calculator; lunch and refreshments during the course; and a course certificate.

The course fee does not include the cost of overnight accommodation or travel to and from the training venue.

Programme Guide