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Live Online Course

PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN A CHANGING FUNDING LANDSCAPE

Building Strategic Collaborations That Strengthen Reach, Resources and Impact

Next open course in 2026

Partnership Development in a Changing Funding Landscape

Live Online Course

18 and 25 September

With Certificate of Achievement

CHF 360 until 18 August, then 460

Course Features

Through a mix of presentations, experiential learning, case studies, facilitated discussions, and interactive exercises, participants will gain practical skills to strengthen their organisation’s partnership strategy and create long-term value.

6 hours live online course (3 & 3 hours)

Max. 16 participants - register early 

Includes post-course group coaching session

Fridays 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CET)

2 hours of dedicated self-study

With certificate of achievement

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will gain the tools and insights to:​

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Course Trainer: Laura Faehndrich

1

Evaluate your organisation’s current partnership strategy

Identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement

2

Design a targeted partnership strategy

With an action plan to align with organisational priorities

3

Select and assess the right partners

Ensuring long-term sustainability and shared impact

4

Strengthen outreach and communication

Crafting compelling messages tailored to different stakeholders

5

Implement practical approaches 

To improve partnership effectiveness, collaboration, and results, and facilitate continued learning

6

Optimize partnerships for SDG impact

Through locally-led development, and cross-sector collaboration

“Thank you very much from both of us! The work we did together was structuring and truly inspiring! Thanks for the perspectives on NGO work across borders, too:)” I. M.

“Thanks for all the resources Laura, it has really been an amazing training. It was really a pleasure meeting you all, and I hope we keep in touch in the future!” K. O.
“Thanks to Laura for your guidance :-) This was a wonderful class and I looked forward to every Friday morning because of your valuable contributions.” C. M.

Course Overview & Programme

  • The role of partnerships in advancing an organisation’s vision, mission, and strategic goals

  • Understanding different partnership models: Non-profits, donors, private sector, and public institutions

  • Assessing your organisation’s partnerships: Where do you stand? What’s missing?

  • Key trends and innovations in partnership development—how to stay ahead

Click here for our Terms & Conditions.

Have any questions about our partnership development course? Send us a message and our team will get back to you!

Send us a message

NGO Management Association
Rue Fendt 1,

1201 Geneva,

Switzerland

courses@ngomanager.org

+41 22 512 00 36 

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