Why Raise Funds and Mobilise Support Locally?

Introduction

There are many different reasons why local fundraising is important for an organisation. This introductory module presents several of those reasons.

Why

Many CBOs and NGOs are dependent on just one or a few sources of funding. They need to increase and diversify their income. When they develop local actions to raise funds and mobilise support they become stronger and more autonomous.

What you can expect

This module offers insight into why it is a good strategy to develop local fundraising and support mobilisation actions. Different actors give their personal reasons for doing so and share how it helps them realize their mission more effectively.

Knowledge and Skills

You will learn the key reasons for organisations to start with local fundraising and mobilising support. With this input you can reflect on whether this may be good for your own organisation.

What you get

A quick scan where your own organisation stands in relation to diversifying its sources of income.