City of Changes - training program
- 6months
- 4modules
- 20experts
- 2cohorts
- 40participating organizations
What the program includes
- 01Program onboarding and orientation
- 024 educational modules consisting of 8 lectures
- 03Inspirational talks with experts from the civil society sector
- 04Consultations and mentoring on crowdfunding, communications campaigns, budgeting, and strategic planning
- 05Hands-on practice within a community of peer organizations
- 06Creation and launch of institutional support fundraising campaigns
Educational Modules
- module 1Strategic ManagementLearn how to develop a coherent and well-structured strategic direction, see the bigger picture, make informed decisions, set priorities, and ensure your organization operates in a stable, aligned, and results-driven way.
- topic 1. 1Strategic management for civil society organizations
- topic 1. 2Monitoring, evaluation, and organizational learning
- module 2Organizational Culture & External RelationsDiscover how to build a healthy internal culture and shape a positive external perception of your organization. Learn how to build trust, communicate effectively with communities and stakeholders, and ensure consistency and visibility in your public engagement.
- topic 2. 1Building trust through transparency and openness
- topic 2. 2Speaking to the public: consistent and effective communications
- module 3Financial Sustainability & PartnershipsLearn how to build a stable financial foundation and develop long-term partnerships. Explore diversification of funding sources, supporter engagement, and trust-building among communities, businesses, and donors.
- topic 3. 1Fundraising strategy fundamentals and funding diversification
- topic 3. 2Crowdfunding as a tool for organizational fundraising
- module 4Innovation & Organizational GrowthLearn how to develop your team and introduce new approaches to your work, maintain motivation, adapt to change, leverage modern technologies, and present your ideas effectively to external audiences.
- topic 4. 1Talent management: attracting and retaining key people in CSOs
- topic 4. 2First Steps in Building a Community
This program is for you if you are:
- OrganizationsLocal civil society or charitable organizations registered before January 1, 2024
- ProjectsHave already implemented at least two projects
- TeamHave a team of at least 5 core members, with 2 representatives participating in the program
- CommunitiesWork within one community or region, or have a clearly defined local focus
If you aim to secure resources for sustainable operationsand build communities of philanthropists— this program is for you.
What you will learn
- How to applycrowdfundingand resourcemobilization tools
- How to buildefficientinternal organizationalprocesses
- How to createand growyour own communitywith expert support
Ready to make your organization resilient and impactful?
We welcome organizations from all regions of Ukraine
Project
Timeline
15january
31january
05february
09february
12february
25february
01april
10april
16april
01may
31may
Participant registration
First cohort selection results
First cohort selection results
Educational modules (Cohort 1)
Educational modules (Cohort 2)
Individual support and feedback
Program finale
Course
Speakers
Artem Kornetskyiis a PhD, Associate Professor, and co-founder and Head of the School of ME: School of Conscious Entrepreneurship.
Iryna Malyshevais an expert in monitoring, evaluation, and experiential learning, as well as a trainer and facilitator.
Olha Sadokhais a facilitator of strategic and team sessions and a management consultant for small and medium-sized enterprises and civil society organizations.
Anna Isichkois Deputy Director and Head of the Civil Society Programme at the Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law.
Roman Brytanchukis a specialist in fundraising and strategic planning. He is the Resource and Partnerships Engagement Coordinator at the SpivDiia Charitable Foundation.
Anna Znamerovskais the Founder and CEO of znamy, a digital PR agency, and the author of the PR BASIS course at SKVOT.
Olena Pidhorodynskais a Community Manager at the independent media outlet hromadske, working on building, developing, and scaling communities.
