Course Content

Bringing resources in to support the delivery of your services is a crucial set of skills. You will need to be thinking about them right from the beginning, even before your first project has ended. "Income generation" is more than just fundraising - there are a multitude of opportunities you can access. This course will show you the basics. Specifically it will cover:

  • What is income generation and how is it different from fundraising? 
  • Identifying your strengths (and weaknesses) for effective income generation 
  • Types of income streams  – pros and cons of each 
  • Making an income generation plan – cost/benefit analysis 
  • Researching suitable funders 
  • Models and tools 


This course is suitable for everyone, no prior knowledge is required.

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