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The International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation

(IWRM Africa)

Date: Tuesday 29 November to Friday 2 December, 2011

Venue: The Prestigious 5 star Speke Resort & Conference Centre,

Kampala, Uganda

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Book Now for the IWRM Africa 2011

Your starting point for Fundraising Success

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Dear friend,

Greetings from the Resource Alliance.

You are hereby invited to The International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation Africa 2011 (IWRM Africa 2011) which is to take place from Tuesday 29 November to Friday 2 December, 2011 at the prestigious 5 star Speke Resort and Conference Centre, Munyonyo in Kampala Uganda.

The IWRM Africa is the leading training forum for building the resource mobilisation and fundraising capacity of civil society organisations and other institutions in Africa.

Now in its eleventh year, the IWRM previous Host countries include India, Thailand, Malaysia and South Africa. Last year, the IWRM was held in Uganda for the very first time and it attracted over 200 participants from 27 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. This is going to be the second time it will be held in Uganda.

FACTS ABOUT THE IWRM

…It is the most diverse, inspiring, learning and networking experience for fundraisers in Africa.

…It is exactly what you need to Mobilise Resources/ Fundraise in Africa; IWRM is specially tailored for the needs, environments and contexts of resource mobilisers and fundraisers in Africa, with hands on useful approaches for practitioners at different levels

…A down to earth, participatory and innovative 3-4 day workshop will provide inspiration, skills and techniques which can be used by all; new starters, experts, officers, middle & top managers, Chief Executives, Board Members and Directors among others.

… Learn from the Gurus of Resource Mobilization/ Fundraising; IWRM attracts some of the world’s distinguished fundraisers who are proven experts and exceptional trainers in their chosen fields. What’s more, delegates can have direct access to them to ask questions and learn even more since the speakers are available throughout the IWRM.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Heads of civil society organisations/ NGOs and institutions responsible for the sustainability of their organisations.

Directors and board members who are responsible for ensuring that their organisations have adequate resources.

Program and project cordinators who are also responsible for mobilising, managing and accounting for project finances and other resources.

Directors of fundraising, development & communications

Fundraising, marketing and grant managers / officers

Representatives from government Institutions and ministries with the responsibility of mobilising, managing and accounting for resources

Representatives from trusts, foundations, and charity networks interested in learning more about the fundraising sector

Representatives of commercial organisations operating in the charity fundraising sector

Individuals who want to build their careers in resource mobilisation & fundraising

Micro finance Institutions seeking to widen their resource base

Representatives of Political Parties responsible for Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

Representatives of faith based organizations responsible for resource mobilization and fundraising

Representatives of special interest groups or those with more challenging fundraising ‘asks’

Universities and Higher Institutions of learning which need an adequate and sustainable resource base.

All those whose job involves mobilising, using & accounting for resources and managing donor relations.

THE PACKAGE

5 Master Classes; 2 Plenaries; Over 20 Core Workshop Slots on 'HOT" Fundraising topics …and a Gala Night to remember

To register, or for more information please contact Stephen at chachastephen@yahoo.co.uk or +255 (0)754 615855

ABOUT THE RESOURCE ALLIANCE

The Resource Alliance (RA) is an International Charity/ Non-Governmental Organisation whose mission is to build skills, knowledge and promote excellence within civil society. The RA aims to be the global network for fundraising, resource mobilisation and philanthropy as a means to realising its vision of a strong and sustainable civil society. With head offices in London, UK, RA has offices and/ staff in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Please visit our website on: www.resource-alliance.org for further information.