About this programme

This course equips nonprofit and development professionals with the knowledge and competencies required to accurately recognize revenue and manage grants in compliance with donor agreements and applicable accounting standards. Participants will gain a structured understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding, grant agreements, revenue recognition principles, financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness. The course emphasizes accountability, transparency, and effective financial stewardship to strengthen donor confidence and organizational sustainability.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend:

Finance managers and accountants in nonprofits/NGOs
Grants and compliance officers
Program managers and project coordinators
Internal auditors and monitoring & evaluation staff
Donor-funded project staff

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand nonprofit revenue recognition principles
Distinguish between restricted and unrestricted funds
Manage the full grant lifecycle effectively
Ensure donor compliance and financial accountability
Prepare accurate grant financial reports and support audits

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Accounting & Revenue Recognition

Overview of nonprofit financial reporting
Revenue recognition principles for nonprofits
Donor restrictions and conditions
Case Study: Misclassification of restricted funds
Practical: Identifying revenue types in nonprofit scenarios

Module 2: Grants & Donor Funding Structures

Types of grants: conditional vs unconditional
Grant agreements and donor requirements
Budgeting and cost allocation
Case Study: Donor-funded project budget challenges
Practical: Reviewing and interpreting a grant agreement

Module 3: Revenue Recognition for Grants & Contributions

Timing of revenue recognition
Deferred revenue and matching principles
Exchange vs non-exchange transactions
Case Study: Incorrect grant revenue recognition
Practical: Recording grant transactions in financial statements

Module 4: Grant Financial Management, Reporting & Compliance

Financial reporting to donors
Monitoring expenditures against budgets
Compliance, audits, and donor reviews
Case Study: Audit findings in donor-funded projects
Practical: Preparing a donor financial report

Module 5: Risk Management, Internal Controls & Best Practices

Financial and compliance risks in grant management
Internal controls and fraud prevention
Course review and assessment
Case Study: Fraud and control failures in nonprofits
Practical: Designing a grant financial control checklist

Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact:

Improved understanding of nonprofit accounting standards
Enhanced grant management and reporting skills
Increased confidence in donor compliance

Organizational Impact:

Improved financial transparency and accountability
Reduced audit queries and compliance risks
Strengthened donor trust and funding sustainability

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.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
KampalaNext	03 Aug 2026	07 Aug 2026	In-Person	Book
Nairobi	03 Aug 2026	07 Aug 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	03 Aug 2026	07 Aug 2026	In-Person	Book
Virtual	03 Aug 2026	07 Aug 2026	Virtual	Book
Dakar	10 Aug 2026	14 Aug 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	10 Aug 2026	14 Aug 2026	In-Person	Book