coaching program

Fundraising Leadership for African Non-Profits

You’ve done the trainings, webinars & guides. Still no grants.

This changes that. Designed for grassroot non-profit leaders ready to move from knowing to doing, with expert coaching, accountability, supportive community and ready-to-use fundraising tools.

Program Duration: August – December 2026

Hear It From Dr. Michael Kiragu

Why This Program Exists

Watch this short message on why implementation — not information — is the real reason why your nonprofit fundraising is struggling.

Can’t watch now? Everything you need to know is below.

The Real Problem

You Don’t Have an Information Problem.
You Have an Implementation Problem.

Information overload creates paralysis, not progress

Too much information creates overwhelm and confusion instead of clarity. You know you should be doing something, but you can’t decide what to prioritise, can’t direct your team effectively, and as a result, nothing gets done systematically.

One-off trainings don't create lasting change

Short workshops give you knowledge, but they rarely provide a clear path for implementation, accountability, or support to overcome obstacles when they arise. Without these, the knowledge fades and grants don’t follow.

Context-blind advice doesn't translate here

Most fundraising advice is generic. Nonprofit leaders need approaches built for their specific funding landscape, donor psychology, and organisational realities.

Working alone leads to inconsistent action.

Without someone to encourage, support, and hold you accountable, even committed leaders can end up stuck in the same place year after year.

Why Other Solutions Have Failed You

It's Not You. It's the Model.

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Generic workshops leave you with notes, not grants

Training events provide frameworks and inspiration. What they don't provide is structured follow-through, on-going support, and accountability to turn inspiration into funding.

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Self-paced courses fail when motivation dips

Online courses work when motivation is high. Fundraising is a long game and motivation dips. Without external accountability and community, most courses go unfinished and unimplemented.

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Fundraisers do the work for you, not with you

Hiring a fundraiser may help secure a grant, but it can be costly and does not build your organisation’s internal fundraising capacity. When the fundraiser leaves, you’re often back at square one.

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No accountability means intentions stay intentions

Without someone checking in, measuring progress, and holding you to commitments, even the best strategies collect dust while daily operations take over.

The Solution

A System That Turns Fundraising Knowledge Into Secured Grants

The Fundraising Leadership Program is a 5-month implementation program built on the R.I.S.E.R.S. Framework, a proven methodology addressing every dimension of grant fundraising, from funder relationships to proposal writing to reporting.

Five months is enough time to engage mission-aligned funders, establish new fundraising habits, and overcome the fears and limiting beliefs that keep organisations stuck.

The outcome: you move from knowing what to do to actually doing it.

The R.I.S.E.R.S. Framework

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Relationships

Build genuine, trust-based connections with funders that open doors over time.

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Impeccable Reputation

Build credibility so funders seek you out — not the other way around.

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Systems Organisation

Implement structured processes that give funders confidence in your capacity.

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Effective Proposals

Craft compelling applications that match funder priorities and show real impact.

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Research

Find the right funding opportunities and understand exactly what each donor needs.

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Superior Reporting

Deliver reports that strengthen funder relationships and unlock repeat funding.

How It Works

20 Sessions. 5 Months. Real Results.

We meet for two hours every week at a fixed time. Every session follows the same proven structure — so you always know what to expect.

Hour 1: Mini-Lecture & Activities

Bite-sized, evidence-based content. One focused topic per session with interactive activities to embed learning immediately.

Hour 2: Mastermind Session

Collective problem-solving with your peer cohort. Bring your real challenges, leave with solutions from the group and your coach.

Weekly Assignment

Every session ends with a specific, immediately actionable implementation task so progress happens between sessions.

The Full 20-Session Curriculum

Sessions 1–5

Foundation

Leadership Mindset, Masterminding & Organisational Readiness

Establish your personal and organisational fundraising goals, understand the power of masterminding, build your fundraising A-team, engage your board, and clarify your Theory of Change. You leave with the strategic clarity and team structure fundraising success requires.

Tools: Program Roadmap · Mastermind Planning Guide · Fundraising Team Guide · Board Engagement Guide · Theory of Change Template

Sessions 6–8

Fundraising Assets

Case for Support, Brand & Funder Research

Build a compelling case for why funders should invest in your organisation, audit your brand and trust signals, and develop a prioritised list of mission-aligned funders. By the end of this phase, you know exactly who you’re approaching and why they should say yes.

Tools: Case for Support Template · Brand Audit Checklist · Funder Mapping Tool

Sessions 9–11

Relationships

Relationship-Centred Fundraising & Funder Outreach

Understand funder psychology, map your top 10 funders, build a stewardship plan, and send your first real outreach — emails, calls, and meeting requests — with scripts and coaching support.

Tools: Relationship Map Template · Funder Management Tracker · Email & Call Scripts

Sessions 12–17

Proposals

AI Powered Grant Writing: Outstanding Narrative & Budgets

Assess funding opportunities, draft narrative sections, apply best practices for clarity and impact, build your log frame and project budget, and use AI responsibly to refine your proposals. You end this phase with real applications ready to submit.

Tools: Funding Opportunity Assessment · Proposal Outline Guide · Log Frame Template · Budget Template · Grant Proposal AI Prompts Pack

Sessions 18–20

Impact & Sustainability

Superior reporting: Storytelling & Site Visits

Master impact storytelling to influence funders, prepare for funder site visits, and close with a structured 6-month sustainability roadmap. You’ll graduate with a clear plan for what comes next.

Tools: Storytelling Framework · Site Visit Planning Checklist · Sustainability Roadmap

Who This Is For

Built for Leaders Who Are Ready to Do the Work

This program is deliberately selective.

We work with leaders committed to transformation

“We are not looking for people who want to learn about fundraising. We are looking for leaders ready to do it.”

This is for you if…

✅ You’re a Founder, CEO, Executive Director or Fundraising Manager of a grassroot non-profit operating for atleast 3 years

✅ You’re coachable, willing to challenge your assumptions and shift your approach based on evidence

✅ You’re committed to your organisation’s growth

✅ You have the grit to persist through challenges until results materialise

✅ You’re ready to build a fundraising system and team

✅ You’re genuinely committed to community impact

This is not for you if…

❌ You want someone to write your grants for you without doing the learning

❌ You’re looking for a quick fix — this is a structured 5-month commitment

❌You’re not open to supporting others, receiving support, or being held accountable by your peers and coaches.

❌ You believe your funding struggles are entirely external and beyond your control

❌ You’re looking for free advice rather than investing in serious transformation

❌ You’re seeking certification only, without plans to apply the approaches learned.

What You'll Walk Away With

Concrete Outcomes, Not Just Confidence

By the end of the 5 months, you won’t just feel like a better fundraiser.

You’ll have the systems, relationships, and submitted proposals to prove it.

Ready to Use Fundraising Assets

You will leave with a complete set of fundraising documents, templates, and tools that can support your organisation’s future fundraising efforts.

A Pipeline of Ideal Funders

You will develop a researched and prioritised list of suitable grant opportunities, complete with relationship development plans to guide consistent fundraising efforts.

Submitted Grant Proposals

You will write, review, and submit real grant proposals during the programme so you leave with active applications already in the market.

Internal Fundraising Systems

You will build documented processes, templates, and workflows your team can use consistently so fundraising success does not depend on one person.

Funder Relationships in Progress

You will begin building and nurturing relationships with real funders using the right approach and foundations from the start.

Graduation Certificate and Six Month Implementation Roadmap

You will celebrate your completion with a certificate and leave with a structured six month implementation plan to continue applying what you have learned independently

Proof It Works

Results From Leaders Who Committed

Grace

Country Director, community nonprofit · Name changed to protect privacy

2 grants secured

She wasn’t a fundraiser. She wasn’t a strategist. But she had grit. And eight months later, she secured two grants.

Read Grace's success story here

Grace came to me at one of the most critical moments of her professional life. Her organization’s Executive Director had just left abruptly, and the board appointed her as Acting Country Director — with a six-month deadline to turn the entire organization around. If she failed, the organization would shut down and every staff member would lose their job.

She wasn’t a fundraiser. She wasn’t a strategist. Her background was in accounting. But she had grit. And she was clear about what she needed.

Grace didn’t want another training. She wanted coaching — real, side-by-side support. Someone to walk with her through the chaos, not just teach her concepts.

For four months, we worked intensely together. We met twice a week, four hours at a time. We rebuilt her organization’s visibility. We clarified their value. We shaped concepts, refined proposals, and prepared her to lead the fundraising effort with confidence.

When she finally felt ready to stand on her own, we wrapped up our coaching engagement. She stepped forward to lead.

Eight months passed.

Then one morning, I received a message from her — full of excitement.

She had secured two grants. Her organization was stabilizing. New conversations with funders were opening. Momentum had returned.

That is the power of support. That is the power of coaching. That is the power of moving beyond information — into implementation.

Grace’s story is a reminder that with the right guidance, accountability, and tools, leaders can rise to meet even the toughest challenges.

Grace is Not Her Real Name – Name changed for confidentiality.

“Michael is part of the top-cream in terms of partnership building and resource mobilization — not just in Kenya but globally. He skillfully weaves together theory and practice, growing resource mobilization amateurs into professionals.”

“Through their training sessions, I’ve gained invaluable insights into crafting standout grant proposals that secure funding. The RISERS Method provides a strategic and effective approach, making the complex process of grant writing far more accessible.”

“We were amazed by his skills in delivering the content — he kept us engaged, challenged our traditional approaches in fundraising, and shared new insights on the donor landscape.”

Trusted by leading African organisations

Your Lead Consultant

2,800⁺
Professionals Trained

Dr. Michael Kiragu

Founder & Principal Consultant, Bell Consultants

Dr. Michael Kiragu has spent over 12 years navigating the funding landscape — working in non-profit organisations before founding Bell Consultants, with a single mission: to build effective, thriving non-profits across the world.
He developed the R.I.S.E.R.S. Framework from hands-on experience. A methodology built specifically for grassroot non-profits.

🌍 8+ years leading non-profit capacity building

👥 2,800+ fundraising professionals trained

📁 45 organisational consultancy projects completed

🧭 Creator of the R.I.S.E.R.S. Framework for grant fundraising success

🏢 Experience across international and local non-profit organisations

early bird bonus

Register Early
Receive the Bestselling Fundable & Findable E-Book as a Bonus.

All registrants who enrol before July 1st 2026 receive a complimentary copy of Fundable and Findable by Kevin L. Brown: The Brand-New Way to Fix Your Nonprofit Fundraising

Window: Now – July 1st 2026

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FREE EBOOK — EARLY BIRD

Fundable and Findable

The Brand-New Way to Fix Your Nonprofit Fundraising

by Kevin L. Brown

This book will give you the proven Fundable/Findable Framework to build a nonprofit brand that maximizes your funding.

Delivered via email before July 7th 2026.

Investment

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One programme. Two payment options. Everything included in both.

Choose what works best for you right now.

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Full Payment

Pay once at a reduced founders rate.
No further payments, ever

$ 350

~~Regular price $395~~ · One-time payment · Full 5-month access

✓ You save $45 with the Founders Discount

Everything Included

✓ 20 live group coaching sessions
✓ 20 mastermind group session
✓ 15 ready to use templates on grant fundraising
✓ 33 ready to use AI prompts on various grant fundraising topics
✓ WhatsApp group of like-minded nonprofit leaders
✓ Unlimited Access to Grant Writing Training Videos
✓ Certificate of Participation
✓ 🎁 Free eBook by Kevin L Brown for early bird registrants

Flexible

Monthly Payment

Spread across 5 months. Full access from your very first session.

$ 79

Per month × 5 · Total: $395

First payment today, then $79 × 4 monthly

Everything Included

✓ 20 live group coaching sessions
✓ 20 mastermind group session
✓ 15 ready to use templates on grant fundraising
✓ 33 ready to use AI prompts on various grant fundraising topics
✓ WhatsApp group of like-minded nonprofit leaders
✓ Unlimited Access to Grant Writing Training Videos
✓ Certificate of Participation
✓ 🎁 Free eBook by Kevin L Brown for early bird registrants

Pricing Philosophy

Great coaching should be accessible, honest, and built around how you work

Flexible payment for individuals

We know many participants fund this investment personally, not through an organisational budget. That’s why we offer both a one-time payment ($350) and a monthly spread ($79 × 5). Neither option compromises your access. Both get you the exact same programme, the same coaching, and the same outcome

Secure payments, no hidden terms and conditions

All payments are processed through a secure, encrypted checkout. There are no lock-in clauses, no hidden fees and no fine print. Monthly partcipants are charged one payment at a time. You’re here because you choose to be and that’s how it stays. If you have any questions about payment, please feel free to reach out before you enroll.

Our refund policy

We want you to feel confident in your investment. Refunds are available according to our refund policy in the Terms and Conditions, so you can join the program knowing your commitment is safe.

Online is not a compromise, it’s cost efficient

In-person programmes require travel, accommodation, and time away from your organisation — costs that are prohibitive for most non-profit leaders. Delivering this programme online means a leader in Nairobi, Kampala, Accra, or Harare pays the same price and gets the same experience. The cohort model also means you’re learning alongside peers from across the world, which makes the mastermind richer.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer?

We’re happy to talk before you commit.

Contact Us

info@bellconsultants.co.ke

+254 719 735077

Who is this program designed for?

This program is built specifically for Founders, CEOs, Executive Directors, and Fundraising Managers of grassroot non-profits that have been operating for a minimum of 3 years.

How much time do I need to commit each week?

Each week involves a 2-hour live session (1 hour of focused content + 1 hour of Mastermind Group) plus a weekly 2-3 hours implementation assignment. The assignments are designed to be practical and directly relevant to your organisation. The program runs over 5 months, structured for leaders running full-time organisations.

Do I need prior fundraising experience to join?

No. The program is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you are relatively new to grant fundraising or have tried various approaches without consistent results, the R.I.S.E.R.S. Framework gives you a systematic foundation to build from.s approaches without consistent results, the R.I.S.E.R.S. Framework gives you a systematic foundation to build from.

Will I actually submit grant proposals during the program?

Yes. The program is built around implementation. During the proposal phase (Sessions 12–17), you’ll be writing applications for funders — and may seek feedback from peers and coach before submission. The goal is to have several applications submitted before the program ends.

Is this program available to non-profits outside Kenya?

Yes. While Bell Consultants is Kenya-based, the program is designed for grassroot non-profit leaders across the globe. Our cohorts bring together participants from diverse geographies, sectors, and experience levels, which strengthens the peer learning and masterminding components.

What happens if I hit an obstacle and fall behind?

This is exactly what the coaching and masterminding components are designed for. When implementation challenges arise — and they will — you have two pathways: direct coaching with Dr. Kiragu to address your specific issues, and collective problem-solving with your peer cohort. You’re never stuck without a pathway forward.

What if I'm not sure this programme is right for me?

Please reach out before you pay. Email us at info@bellconsultants.co.ke or call +254 719 735077. We would rather have a good conversation than a mismatched enrollment.

What if I miss a session?

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but we understand that life happens. If you miss a session, you can catch up using the recording shared after each session.

Your Mission Is Too Important to Keep Waiting for Funding

Knowledge and information is important but doesn’t win grants. Structured
consistent application of the information does. That’s what this program delivers.