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Nonprofit Storytelling Online Challenge
Craft narratives that highlight your mission, engage stakeholders and inspire donations.
Dates: Coming Soon
Cost: USD 123
What You'll Learn
Get started on our grant research trainings to have a curated list of 10-20 mission-aligned funders to pursue.
How to Craft a powerful story that connects with funders emotionally.
How to Communicate your nonprofit’s impact in a way that inspires action.
How to Use storytelling techniques to make your grant proposals stand out.
How to Avoid common storytelling mistakes that weaken your message.
How to Identify funders whose priorities align with your mission.
How to Effectively use grant databases and search tools (Google and AI won’t cut it!)
How to Develop a strategic outreach plan to boost your chances of success.
How to Get out of the competition and identify funders who care about your cause.
How to Decode funder guidelines to assess true compatibility.
Meet the Facilitators
Dr Michael Kiragu (Lead Facilitator)
Dr. Michael Kiragu is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Bell Consultants, bringing over 20 years of experience in the development sector. With an impressive track record, Michael has secured more than USD 100 million in grants from major funders, including PEPFAR, The Global Fund, UNICEF, UNAIDS, WHO, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Aidsfonds, The Freedom Fund, and Frontline AIDS.
In addition to his fundraising achievements, Michael has trained over 1,600 non-profit professionals in various aspects of grant fundraising. Driven by a strong belief that anyone can learn to write effective grant applications, he is committed to equipping others with the skills needed to succeed in grant fundraising.
Michelle Stein (Guest Facilitator)
Michelle Stein transforms mediocre fundraising into money-making magic for non-profits worldwide. After securing multi-million-pound donations for heavyweights like The British Museum and WaterAid, she now shows fundraisers how to turn their awkward donor relationships into natural partnerships that bring both joy and big cheques. When she’s not helping fundraisers fall back in love with their jobs, you’ll find her chasing endorphins in Cape Town’s tidal pools.
A self-proclaimed Luddite turned AI enthusiast, Michelle resisted smartphones until her Nokia’s ‘6’ button finally gave up. But in 2023, she discovered how AI could transform trust applications – from analysing funder requirements to generating fresh angles for proposals. Now she’s helped over 1,800 fundraisers harness AI, showing them step-by-step how to strengthen their trust applications without losing what makes their organisation special. Because if this former tech sceptic can make AI a valuable part of her trust-writing process, anyone can.
Lucy Njue (Guest Facilitator)
Lucy is the founder and Executive Director at Realtime Insights. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and an esteemed Grant Proposal Development Expert, her 15 years of dedicated service in the humanitarian and development sector have left a lasting impact. She has a proven track record of helping numerous organizations (international, National, Academic Institutions, Start-ups, medium to large-size entities) secure millions of dollars in grants. She has extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of grants from major donor including prestigious institutions such as USAID, BMZ, UNICEF, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO, SIDA, Foundations, and Corporates,
Her mission is to empower non-profits to amplify their impact, sustain their efforts, and drive positive change within their communities. She does this through comprehensive skill-building programs, providing essential tools, and tailored resources for fundraising success.
Through her capacity-building initiatives, Lucy continues to demystify fundraising and grantmaking, creating an environment where grassroots organizations can thrive. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on the grantmaking space, solidifying her reputation as a champion of change and empowerment.
Lucy Njue (Guest Facilitator)
Lucy is the founder and Executive Director at Realtime Insights. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and an esteemed Grant Proposal Development Expert, her 15 years of dedicated service in the humanitarian and development sector have left a lasting impact. She has a proven track record of helping numerous organizations (international, National, Academic Institutions, Start-ups, medium to large-size entities) secure millions of dollars in grants. She has extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of grants from major donor including prestigious institutions such as USAID, BMZ, UNICEF, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO, SIDA, Foundations, and Corporates,
Her mission is to empower non-profits to amplify their impact, sustain their efforts, and drive positive change within their communities. She does this through comprehensive skill-building programs, providing essential tools, and tailored resources for fundraising success.
Through her capacity-building initiatives, Lucy continues to demystify fundraising and grantmaking, creating an environment where grassroots organizations can thrive. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on the grantmaking space, solidifying her reputation as a champion of change and empowerment.
Enroll For Non-Profit Storytelling Online Challenge
Ready to take the next step? Enroll for our Non-Profit Storytelling Training to completely revolutionize your organisation's fundraising efforts.
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