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November 2018
Qualitative Research Evaluation
This training provides an introduction of qualitative research approaches for evaluation. It provides participants with an overview of approaches to analyzing qualitative data, an understanding of the core principles of analysis and the opportunity to develop key skills. Some of the topics to be covered will include: Approaches to data analysis Principles of analysis Data preparation Codes and coding data Analytic tools (description, comparison, categorisation) Data Synthesis and presentation Using Analysis Software (e.g. MAXQDA, Atlas.ti) Previous experience with qualitative research is…
Find out more »January 2019
Theory of Change Essentials
Would you like to know more about Theory of Change approaches - a quick introduction or a more in-depth reflection? Would you like to develop one for your organisation and need a facilitator to guide you through the steps? We can assist you with an in-house training that is tailored to the needs and interests of your organisation. No matter where you are based, we are happy to work with you in English, German or Spanish. Some of…
Find out more »The Logframe Approach (LFA) – The Steps to Designing a Logframe Matrix
This training asks the question: how do I plan a development project and what does it take to arrive at a good project design? Therefore, it introduces the different steps of the Logframe Approach (LFA), the most common planning approach for development projects. We interactively work out a stakeholder and problem analysis and define our project strategy. The course participants will also learn a wide range of community based assessment methods, tools and approaches. During this two-day workshop we will…
Find out more »March 2019
Creating a Theory of Change – An Introduction
For organisations keen to improve their impact, developing a theory of change is a good starting point. Such a theory of change is a powerful tool that helps organisations and initiatives plan how they will create change, assess their effectiveness and communicate to stakeholders. Growing in popularity over the last decade, it is now used widely by charities, social enterprises, the public sector and gradually even by mainstream businesses who are recognising its potential. During this two-day workshop we therefore…
Find out more »June 2019
Live webinar: The Logframe Approach
This webinar asks the question: how do I plan a development project and what does it take to arrive at a good project design? Therefore, it introduces the different steps of the Logframe Approach (LFA), the most common planning approach for development projects. We will explain how to work out a stakeholder and problem analysis and define our project strategy. The course participants will also learn a wide range of community based assessment methods, tools and approaches. When: 5 June…
Find out more »The Logframe Approach (LFA) – The Steps to Designing a Logframe Matrix
This training asks the question: how do I plan a development project and what does it take to arrive at a good project design? Therefore, it introduces the different steps of the Logframe Approach (LFA), the most common planning approach for development projects. We interactively work out a stakeholder and problem analysis and define our project strategy. The course participants will also learn a wide range of community based assessment methods, tools and approaches. During this two-day workshop we will…
Find out more »October 2019
Fundraising from Foundations – A Global Deal
If you want to broaden your donor base and increase your success rate in raising funds from charitable donors, you need to know how they work and think. This training workshop enables you to better understand charitable foundations: how they are formed and their motives to give for international development. During this one-day workshop participants will learn about the key stages of foundation fundraising - starting from donor identification and research, building relationships and making first donor contacts, balancing between rational…
Find out more »January 2020
Funding Doctor
Fundraising and proposal writing feels at times a bit like going to the doctor: it is necessary but a bit uncomfortable, even painful. In order to ease this pain that you might have experienced during fundraising, you can post your questions to the "Funding Doctor", our new online series that we offer you to turn grant seeking into something exciting and even joyful. You can post questions on fundraising (i.e. how and where to identify the right donors, how to…
Find out more »February 2020
Live Demo Session of TripleFunds
A Walk Through TripleFunds TripleFunds is our online database for identifying suitable donors and calls for proposals. In a 30 minutes live session we are going to show you how TripleFunds works. You will be able the find out for yourself if it is a suitable tool for you and your organisation. You can post your individual questions during the live webinar. All you need is Internet access to attend. This event is for free. Thursday 13 February 2020 at…
Find out more »Webinar: 5 Winning Steps to Find the Right Donors
5 Winning Steps to Find the Right Donors Date: 27 February 2020 Time: 10:00-11:30am Vienna time (CET) - convert to your time zone here Location: online event (you need Internet access) Price: 39€ incl. 1 month access to TripleFunds In today´s fundraising world there are thousands of donors around giving billions of dollars for charitable causes. Money seems to be lying around everywhere but the question is: how to find the needle in the haystack or in other…
Find out more »March 2020
Live Demo of TripleFunds
A Walk Through TripleFunds TripleFunds is our online database for identifying suitable donors and calls for proposals. In a 30 minutes live session we are going to show you how TripleFunds works. You will be able the find out for yourself if it is a suitable tool for you and your organisation. You can post your individual questions during the live webinar. All you need is Internet access to attend. This event is for free. Thursday 19 March 2020 at 15:00pm…
Find out more »Writing Grant Proposals for Foundations
Did you know that many grant-making foundations receive at least one grant proposal every day? Writing a grant proposal for foundations follows quite different rules compared to institutional donors like government donors or funds. This is especially true for smaller, family-run foundations. Foundations like your proposal to be tailor-made, balancing rational with emotional elements. So knowing these rules will make you ‘stand out from the crowd’ and increase your chances to receive funding and enter into long-term and fruitful win-win partnerships…
Find out more »March 2021
“What Difference do our Projects make?” Using a Theory of Change to plan and assess Changes
This training provides you with a clear conceptual overview and very practical guidance on the different steps involved in setting up a M&E Plan for your project that captures CHANGE! We will design a Theory of Change as a starting point for anticipating and assessing changes and will use these ‘areas of change’ for setting up our M&E Plan. We will reflect on good indicators and learn a wide range of participatory and interactive tools and methods to assess these.…
Find out more »September 2023
What Difference do our Projects make?
This training provides you with a clear conceptual overview and very practical guidance on the different steps involved in setting up a M&E Plan for your project that captures CHANGE! We will design a Theory of Change as a starting point for anticipating and assessing changes and will use these ‘areas of change’ for setting up our M&E Plan. We will reflect on good indicators and learn a wide range of participatory and interactive tools and methods to assess these.…
Find out more »October 2023
Webinar 1 – Identification: Donor research
This is the first part of our 3-part webinar series that will take you through the whole FUNding cycle: (1) how to identify the right foundations for your projects; (2) how to network, cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations; and (3) how to write a good grant application. BOOK YOUR SEAT What you will learn: Is your organisation ready for the donor journey? How to do a quick self-assessment How to define a practical, hands-on fundraising strategy that works…
Find out more »November 2023
Webinar 2 – Cultivation & Stewardship: Donor engagement
This is the second part of our 3-part webinar series that will take you through the whole FUNding cycle: (1) how to identify the right foundations for your projects; (2) how to network, cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations; and (3) how to write a good grant application. What you will learn: The art of (post-pandemic) networking and relationship-based fundraising How to design individual donor engagement strategies Refreshing stewardship ideas that surprise and delight your donors (and prepare for…
Find out more »December 2023
Webinar 3 – Solicitation: The art of application
This is the third part of our 3-part webinar series that will take you through the whole FUNding cycle: (1) how to identify the right foundations for your projects; (2) how to network, cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations; and (3) how to write a good grant application. What you will learn: The story arc as a framework for telling your project’s story How to ‘spice up’ your proposal (tips for persuasive and compact writing and use of visuals) What…
Find out more »June 2024
Participatory M&E tools to capture change
This training will guide you through various tools and approaches (beyond surveys and focus groups) that you can use for capturing the CHANGE you seek to achieve in your projects! In a very interactive live session, you will get practical experience in using a range of participatory tools and approaches such as scalar tools, experimental vignettes, mapping, scoring, ranking and piling exercises. We will also cover the technology you can use for many of these. Date and time: 26…
Find out more »December 2024
Mastering the art of proposal writing
Would you like to know more about writing winning grant proposals - a quick introduction or a more in-depth reflection? Would you like to improve your writing skills for fundraising from institutional donors? Or simply know how to attract foundation grants with a compelling case? We can assist you with an in-house training that is tailored to the needs and interests of your organisation. No matter where you are based, we are happy to work with you in English, German…
Find out more »Successful fundraising from foundations
Would you like to broaden your donor base and raise money from charitable foundations - but don't know where to start? We can assist you with an in-house training that is tailored to the needs and interests of your organisation. No matter where you are based, we are happy to work with you in English, German or Spanish. Some of the topics that may be covered: The (European) foundation landscape: how they work and their motives for giving 'Identification':…
Find out more »Impact measurement essentials
Would you like to design, commission or undertake an impact study or evaluation? Or simply know about the different types and approaches to be used to assess impact? We can assist you with an in-house training that is tailored to the needs and interests of your organisation. No matter where you are based, we are happy to work with you in English, German or Spanish. Some of the topics that may be covered: Understanding the big picture: principles, methods…
Find out more »April 2025
FUNCAP program
FUNCAP is our grant funding capacity development program, designed for non-profits working in international cooperation. It specifically looks at grant funding from international trusts and foundations. It combines training sessions with personalized coaching on specific work packages to strengthen fundraising skills and systems. The program is tailored for beginner to mid-level program and fundraising staff and focuses on securing grants from trusts and foundations. Structured around five core modules, FUNCAP guides organisations through the entire grant cycle: developing a Theory of…
Find out more »May 2025
Through the eyes of the evaluator: What to avoid in your proposals
We’ll explore the key factors that evaluators consider when reviewing funding proposals, drawing on our experience as independent evaluators for the European Commission, the Austrian government, and several European foundations. The session will cover three main areas: understanding the evaluation process, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for creating well-structured proposals that bring your higher evaluation scores. With our firsthand experience, we’ll provide actionable advice to help you strengthen your proposals and meet your evaluators’ expectations. What…
Find out more »February 2026
FUNCAP Cohort February 2026 – Sold out!
The group trainings via Zoom take place on: 10 February 2026, 17 February 2026, 24 February 2026 and 3 March 2026 at 10.00-12.30 CET Vienna time Up to three people from your organisation can join The individual coaching sessions via Zoom take place on: 4 individual coaching sessions on 4 Tuesdays/Wednesdays after the training As many team members as you want can join What else do you get: Training videos and templates: You get access over 20 training videos and…
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