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Introduction

The Financial Modeling using Excel Training Course for NGOs is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to develop and utilize financial models to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial management practices within nonprofit organizations. In today's dynamic funding landscape, NGOs must effectively plan, analyze, and communicate financial information to stakeholders, donors, and partners. This course provides participants with hands-on experience in building and interpreting financial models using Excel, enabling them to better understand and manage financial resources, optimize budgeting and forecasting processes, and strengthen organizational sustainability.

Objectives

Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of financial modeling concepts and techniques relevant to nonprofit organizations.
Equip participants with practical skills to build, analyze, and interpret financial models using Excel, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Enhance participants' ability to use financial models to support strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and performance evaluation within NGOs.
Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address financial challenges and optimize financial management practices.
Empower participants to effectively communicate financial information and insights to stakeholders, donors, and internal decision-makers.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for individuals working within non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in various capacities, including:

Finance managers, financial analysts, and accounting professionals responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and reporting within NGOs.
Program managers, project coordinators, and grant managers seeking to improve their financial management skills and accountability.
Executive directors, board members, and senior leaders involved in strategic planning and decision-making related to financial sustainability and organizational growth.
Anyone interested in enhancing their proficiency in financial modeling using Excel to support NGO operations, fundraising efforts, and programmatic impact.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm