Training on M&E for Financial Performance in NGOs
Strengthen NGO accountability with training on M&E for financial performance, donor compliance, and results-based financial reporting.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips NGO professionals with the skills to apply Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tools in tracking financial performance, ensuring accountability, and linking resources to program outcomes. It combines financial management with results-based approaches, offering practical techniques for financial reporting, donor compliance, and decision-making.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Finance & Grants Managers in NGOs
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Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists
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Program Managers and Officers
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Donor Liaison Officers
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Auditors and Compliance Officers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will:
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Understand the role of M&E in NGO financial performance.
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Develop financial performance indicators within M&E systems.
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Learn techniques for financial data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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Strengthen capacity to ensure donor compliance and accountability.
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Apply case-based learning to assess financial efficiency and sustainability.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of M&E in NGO Financial Performance
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Linking finance to results-based management
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Key concepts in financial monitoring
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Role of M&E in donor reporting and accountability
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Case Study: Financial M&E in a donor-funded health project
Module 2: Developing Financial Performance Indicators
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Designing SMART financial indicators
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Efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability measures
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Integrating financial KPIs into M&E frameworks
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Case Study: Tracking overhead vs program costs
Module 3: Tools & Methods for Monitoring Financial Performance
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Financial dashboards and scorecards
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Budget variance analysis and reporting
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Data sources and verification in financial monitoring
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Case Study: Financial dashboards in education NGOs
Module 4: Linking Financial Performance to Program Outcomes
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Using M&E to evaluate value-for-money
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Assessing cost-effectiveness and ROI in NGO programs
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Donor requirements on financial performance reporting
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Case Study: Evaluating financial performance in food security projects
Module 5: Reporting, Accountability & Learning
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Preparing financial performance reports for stakeholders
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Lessons learned for financial planning and sustainability
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Embedding accountability in financial M&E systems
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Case Study: Accountability frameworks in humanitarian NGOs
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Stronger accountability to donors and stakeholders
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Improved transparency in financial resource utilization
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Better alignment of financial performance with project impact
Personal Impact
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Ability to integrate financial indicators into M&E frameworks
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Enhanced capacity in analyzing NGO financial performance
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Skills to generate financial insights for decision-making and reporting
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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