This document outlines the key components of an effective fundraising and resource mobilization strategy. It discusses why organizations fundraise, common impediments, and recommends developing a SWOT analysis, understanding funding streams and donor matrix. It also provides guidance on creating compelling organizational descriptions and required documentation. Finally, it outlines the various sections that should be included when developing funding proposals and letters of inquiry, as well as tips for ensuring high quality submissions.

1. RECAP
By:
Henry Clarke Kisembo
Senior Consultant - DALI

3.  Why Organizations fundraise or mobilize
resources
 The impediments to organizations effective
and efficient utilization of resources
 The fundraising and Resource Mobilization
strategy

4.  SWOT
 Vulnerability
 Funding mix
 Funding streams
 Return on investment
 Donor matrix
 Preparations

5.  Strap line
 Description of the organization
 Identity (Values) of the organization

6.  All documentation required ie Audited
accounts, reports, CVs, etc
 Developing Letter of Inquiry
 Expression of Interest
 Concept note development
 Proposal development
 Business and Investment proposals

7. • Introduction
• Background
• Statement of the problem
• Objectives
• Project description
• Sustainability plan
• Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
• Results: Outputs, Outcomes and Impact
• Budgeting process and votes.

8. • Protocols
• Grammatical issues
• Administrative checks
• Language
• Content
• Team comprising
• Key internal systems
• Packaging: electronic and print copies.

9.  Grants: Charities, Foundations, Multi-laterals
 Angels
 Equity
 Debt
 Private Institutions and corporates.
 Mutual funds
 Round robins
 Philanthropists