Fundraising, AI & Financial Sustainability for NGOs

The funding landscape is shifting. Traditional grants are becoming more competitive. Donor fatigue is growing. And yet, the needs on the ground are multiplying. For NGOs and social impact organizations, financial sustainability is no longer about surviving — it’s about rethinking how you fund your mission in a changing world.

In Lebanon and the region, organizations need to diversify income streams, deepen donor relationships, and leverage innovation — including AI — to enhance efficiency and engagement. This course bridges the gap between strategic fundraising and long-term sustainability, empowering NGOs to move from short-term fixes to future-ready funding models.

What You’ll Gain

Diversified Fundraising Strategies
Design a holistic fundraising plan that includes grants, partnerships, individual giving, and earned income models.

AI-Powered Donor Engagement
Learn how to use AI tools to analyze donor behavior, automate communications, and improve fundraising outcomes.

Social Enterprise & Impact Investment Insights
Explore innovative models like social businesses, pay-for-success programs, and blended finance.

Sustainability Planning
Create actionable financial sustainability frameworks that align with your mission and operational realities.

Ethics, Transparency & Donor Trust
Strengthen compliance, financial reporting, and storytelling to build long-term donor confidence and loyalty.

Whether you’re an NGO executive, fundraising officer, or financial strategist, this course equips you to secure your organization’s future with intention and innovation.

Tentative Agenda / Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Fundraising & Donor Trends in the NGO Sector.
• Major Gifts, Grants, and Corporate Partnerships – Strategies for securing large-scale funding.
• Digital & Crowdfunding Strategies for NGOs.
• Developing a Financial Sustainability Model – Earned income strategies, social enterprises.
• Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness & ROI.

Training Agenda

• Introduction to Fundraising & Donor Trends in the NGO Sector
• Major Gifts, Grants, and Corporate Partnerships
• Digital & Crowdfunding Strategies for NGOs
• Ethics & Transparency in Fundraising
• Developing a Financial Sustainability Model (Earned Income, Social Enterprises)
• Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness & ROI
• Using AI in Fundraising
• Action Planning for Financial Sustainability

Target Audience: NGO leaders, fundraising managers, financial officers.