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1 Learning and training International development courses Discounted rates for members BOOK NOW

2 The course was inspiring, both in terms of the content and in connecting with other NGOs that are grappling with the same challenges. Elise Montano, Fairfood International UK, participant on Impact assessment: 99% what difference did we make? Percentage of respondents who felt that the training improved their knowledge, skills and confidence on the topics 9.1/10 Average trainer performance, as scored by participants

3 International development courses Reasons to book with Bond Over the last 20 years, Bond has built a strong reputation as a leading provider of effective, expert and high-quality international development training: With over 450 members we have the best knowledge of the sector and access to the best trainers and most relevant content. The highly practical and participatory format helps you focus on your specific needs. You ll meet peers from across the sector who are working on similar issues and can help you sustain your learning. All courses are held in central London, in fully accessible venues with good transport links. Booking and prices Find out how to book your place. See page 16. Bespoke training and consultancy Expert training across five themes Bond offers a wide range of international development courses under the following five categories: Advocacy page 3 Learn the latest skills and techniques needed to advocate and campaign effectively, and get an insider view on who to influence and how. Effectiveness page 6 Explore how to monitor, evaluate and assess the impact of your projects and programmes, and learn how to apply the latest tools and techniques. Fundraising page 10 Get the inside track on how to access and manage funding from a variety of donors. Governance page 12 Our governance programme is focussed on the development of senior staff and boards of trustees working with international development NGOs. Projects page 13 Learn how to plan, budget and manage projects, and the techniques and ways of working that are important for good development work. Our expert associates can provide training and consultancy in a wide range of areas. See page 15. Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 1

4 Introductory course Introduction to international development Are you new to international development? Do you want to gain a broad overview of the most vital issues and emerging debates? Then this course is the perfect place to start. You ll learn about the historical context surrounding aid and development, global power structures and the major actors, as well as current approaches to development and what makes for successful development work using real-life examples. People who are new to international development, thinking of moving into the sector or want to understand the big picture April July October February 2016 Fantastic crash course. Wish it was longer, but we did so much in two days! Really good! Course participant, July Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

5 Advocacy BOND ESSENTIALS Advocacy essentials Strategic advocacy One-day course Would you like to increase your powers of influence? This course will give you an introduction to advocacy and campaigning, and equip you with the basic skills you ll need. You ll learn about the different approaches and techniques used in policy work, lobbying and public campaigning, and find out what makes for a successful campaign. People who are new to advocacy and campaigning, or those who want an overview of the topic. 20 May 2015 This course will build on your existing knowledge and skills, taking you step by step through the process of bringing about the change you want to see. You ll learn how to plan and implement a successful advocacy campaign, including new tactics to use and adapt for different audiences. People with some experience of working in advocacy and campaigning June 2015 Excellent and interactive; helps understanding by using the frameworks and tools on real examples. Noa Tu, course participant, September % off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 3

6 Advocacy (continued) UK corridors of power EU corridors of power Take this course to get an insider perspective on how to influence the political process. You ll learn how UK policy is made and put into practice, and get expert advice on who to target from a number of guest speakers, including an MP. You ll also get to visit parliament. People working in policy, campaigns and communications March 2016 Superb. Rarely do I leave training courses having taken so much on board. The insight from the different guest speakers was invaluable. Nicola Banks, University of Manchester, course participant, March 2015 This course will help you to navigate the complex structure of the European Union (EU) and understand where you might have the greatest influence. You ll find out how the European Parliament, Council and Commission work, how they make decisions and how they act on development. You ll get the inside story from guest speakers and start work on your own EU advocacy strategy. People new to EU advocacy or wanting an overview of the latest developments. 30 September 01 October Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

7 Global corridors of power Take this course to understand the implications of the shifting global balance of political and economic power, and the changing role of international institutions, emerging powers and new players. You ll gain an appreciation of the key debates and trends, learn where and how civil society can have an influence, and reflect on how to focus your next campaign. Guest speakers with northern and southern perspectives share their insights. People with some experience of advocacy and campaigning who want to expand their work on international processes and structures. For more information, please 5% off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 5

8 Effectiveness BOND ESSENTIALS Introduction to monitoring, evaluation and learning Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation and learning One-day course This course will give you a broad overview of what monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) is and how to do it. You ll learn how to design basic monitoring and evaluation processes that strengthen accountability and learning. And you ll learn by doing using key MEL tools during the course. People who are new to monitoring, evaluation and learning practice. 12 May September 2015 Provided a good overview of MEL approaches, processes and tools. Course participant, May 2014 Project Management Week Get a 5% discount when you book in September alongside Project design: the logical framework approach and Managing the project cycle Take this course to strengthen your skills in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL). You ll learn about different approaches and methods for MEL and how to design and adapt them to your needs. Participants are also invited to bring along their current MEL challenges and to work with their peers and our expert facilitators to find practical solutions. People who have prior experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, or those who have already attended the introductory course July November March 2016 If you have attended this course and want to learn about more participatory MEL tools and evaluation of MEL evidence, see page 9 for our course on Participation: principles, tools and approaches. Excellent in covering key elements of MEL and making you think how it could be applied. John Hawkins, Engineers Against Poverty, course participant, June Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

9 BOND ESSENTIALS Theory of change Impact assessment: what difference did we make? One-day course What is theory of change and how can it help inform planning and evaluation? This course will give you the practical skills necessary to develop a theory of change and build a solid foundation for your projects and programmes. You ll learn how theory of change could help you focus on your organisation s unique contributions to development, inform planning and evaluation processes, and improve your ability to deliver concrete results. This course can be booked on its own, or together with our two-day course, Impact assessment: what difference did we make?, which takes place during the following two days. People who want to understand theories of change, especially in relation to impact. This course will enable you to understand impact assessment, how it differs from and complements other approaches to monitoring and evaluation, and how to put it into practice. People responsible for understanding and measuring impact, or planning for impact assessment in their organisation September February 2016 Good real-world examples and anecdotes brought it to life. George Williams, Tradecraft Exchange, course participant, July September February 2016 Great, very accessible and easy to understand. Michael Chandler, Cardboard Citizens, course participant, July % off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 7

10 Effectiveness (continued) Outcome mapping Putting value for money into practice Outcome mapping, with its focus on people and their role in development, is a distinctive approach to monitoring and evaluation. This course will give you a clear overview of outcome mapping, how you can use it to understand changes in behaviour, how you can adapt it and where it can most help your work. People who have experience of monitoring and evaluation. Available as an in-house course on request only One-day course If you have to design programmes and prepare budgets for institutional donors but have limited experience of using value-for-money techniques, this course will build your skills and confidence. You ll learn why value for money is important, get an introduction to a variety of value-for-money techniques and prepare to develop an organisational value-for-money action plan. People who are new to, or have little experience of, managing and measuring value for money. 10 June December 2015 This course s method was really effective, taking you through a process you can easily replicate. Rebecca Weaver-Boyes, Tearfund, course participant, September Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

11 Strategic foresight and futures Transparency: introduction to IATI publishing One-day course This course offers a hands-on introduction for decision-makers and those who want to learn about how futures techniques can help with strategic planning in an international development NGO. You ll learn some of the key tools, including horizon scanning and scenario planning, get creative with artefacts from the future and work on personal action plans. The course includes a follow-up mentoring session to reflect on progress. Decision-makers, those with some experience of strategic planning and anyone who wants to use futures techniques to advocate for decision-making that takes account of the long term. Contact us for the next dates at learning@bond.org.uk Very useful, well structured and extremely participatory; pushed thought in new directions and gave the opportunity to think about the big picture. Course participant, December 2014 One-day course This course will give you everything you need to know to get your data published to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) registry. It is funded by the UK Department for International Development and free for UK-based NGOs. You ll learn the theory and practice of transparency and how to apply it using the free IATI software, AidStream. People responsible for IATI data entry should attend the whole day. Those who manage the IATI process but will not be doing the data entry may attend the morning session only (9.30am to 1pm). 17 April May June July September October % off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 9

12 Fundraising Fundraising from trusts and foundations Fundraising from institutions: preparing winning proposals If you want to broaden your donor base and increase your success rate in raising money from charitable donors, you need to know how they work and think. Take this course to learn who to approach, how and when to do it, and how to write persuasive applications that have a high chance of success. Both those newly responsible for fundraising, and those with some experience who want target trusts and foundations October March 2016 Excellent content and highly experienced and knowledgeable trainer. Liz Allen, ORBIS UK, course participant, September 2014 This course will enable you to prepare strong proposals that secure funding from institutions such as the UK Department for International Development, the European Commission, Comic Relief, and the Big Lottery Fund. You ll get expert advice on donor requirements, learn how to match your objectives to theirs, and gain practical experience by appraising a real-life application from a donor perspective. Both those newly responsible for proposal writing and those with fundraising experience who are new to working with institutional donors June December 2015 Very inspiring with many insights that made me re-think about fundamental elements that make a good application! Course participant, October Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

13 Putting together an EC project proposal Managing EC contracts and reporting on EC grants This course is indispensable for those working in organisations that intend to apply for European Commission (EC) funding. You ll learn how to match your proposal to the EC s specific requirements, how the appraisal process works and how to maximise your chance of success. And you ll be given guidance on how to write a concept note that fits with EC objectives and what to include in a full proposal. People responsible for fundraising from the EC June October 2015 Informative, well structured and enthusiastically taught. Ruth Watson, course participant, November 2014 Now that your project has been approved you need to manage it successfully and report on its progress. Take this course to demystify the European Commission s (EC) stringent compliance rules, go through all your contract management obligations and get a practical handle on how to meet the EC s reporting requirements. People responsible for EC contract management and EC report writing May September December March 2016 Excellent course, well planned, good atmosphere for learning. Beth Saffer, European Human Rights Advocacy Centre, course participant, July 2014 Find out about our EC funding advice line for one-to-one support at bond.org.uk/ecfal 5% off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 11

14 Governance Effective governance in INGOs This course focuses on how to achieve good governance, applying cutting edge best practice to the international development context. Our facilitators will challenge you to improve your ways of working and transform the performance and skills of your trustee and executive teams. You ll learn about different approaches to governance, develop a portfolio of practical tools and resources to suit your circumstances, and work with fellow participants on real governance challenges that you face. Trustees, Chairs, Chief Executives and senior staff. The course will benefit both those new to their roles, and those with considerable experience. Available as an in-house course on request only Chairs and chief executives: working together This course will help you to develop a positive chair/chief executive working relationship, increase your confidence in sustaining this vital relationship and support you in finding practical ways forward. Building on your existing experience, you ll explore the dynamics of the chair/chief executive relationship, assess some of the issues that may derail it and identify the options and strategies that have been used to ensure positive and effective relations. Chairs and chief executives who want to develop and maintain an effective relationship. Available as an in-house course on request only 12 Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

15 Projects Project design: the logical framework approach BOND ESSENTIALS Project budgeting essentials This course will take you step by step through the process of creating a logframe. You ll get to grips with the logic, learn how to write useful indicators and think about how to verify them. The course is conducted through practical group work, taking a case study from assessment and project identification through to completed logframe. People new to using the logical framework approach to plan and develop projects and for those who wish to refresh or improve their technique April September February 2016 Project Management Week Get a 5% discount when you book in September alongside Managing the project cycle and Introduction to monitoring, learning and evaluation One-day course This intensive course will develop the understanding and skills you need to plan, develop, monitor and report on a budget. You ll also learn how to manage funding from different donors, how to control costs and forecast cash flow, and how budgets and accounting statements fit together. People new to budgeting or using and understanding detailed financial information. 24 June November March 2016 Really great! Wish I had done it when I started my job, it could have given me so much more confidence. Fantastic trainer, totally demystified the glamorous world of budgets. Sophie Bauer, course participant, November % off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 13

16 Projects (continued) Managing the project cycle Participation: principles, tools and approaches Take this course to find out how to plan, implement and manage an international development project. You ll learn about all stages of the project cycle, including how to apply critical project management tools such as work plans, Gantt charts and critical path analysis. People who work on projects and programmes and want to understand the essentials of project management, and for those seeking to increase their project management efficiency September February 2016 Project Management Week Get a 5% discount when you book in September alongside Project design: the logical framework approach and Introduction to monitoring, learning and evaluation Take this course to understand the principles of meaningful participation and to learn tools and techniques to implement a participatory approach. You ll also find out how to guide, assess and support programme-based colleagues to enhance participation throughout the programme life cycle. People who want to strengthen stakeholder participation in community-based initiatives and those supporting partners in strengthening their participatory approaches June 2015 Great course structure and impressive trainer flexibility. Mandie McKeown, International Tibet Network, course participant, November % off for multiple bookings 10% off for early bird bookings Available on all courses 14 Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

17 Bespoke training Consultancy Is there a gap in the learning needs of your organisation? We can work with you to develop a bespoke course delivered by one of our expert associates. You can have any of our courses delivered at your offices (or any venue of your choice), or work with one of our associates to customise the course content or design a training programme from scratch, so that it meets your requirements exactly. Bond s facilitator was very knowledgeable and approachable. She did a fantastic job. World Vision on their in-house training If you re looking to improve your organisation s effectiveness, Bond s consultancy service is here to help. Our pool of expert associates can provide you with advice and support in a wide range of areas including, but not limited to: Governance Strategy development Theory of change Programme management and delivery Monitoring and evaluation Fundraising Advocacy and campaigning To discuss bespoke training or consultancy in more detail, please learning@bond.org.uk or call Book now at bond.org.uk/learning 15

18 Booking and prices To book your place, visit bond.org.uk/learning If you have any questions call us on Prices include course materials, lunch and refreshments. Bond member organisations receive a substantial discount on all our courses and other services. Learn more about becoming a Bond member at bond.org.uk/join Prices per person One-day Two-days Band 1 Non-members Band 2 Bond members (annual expenditure over 2m) Band 3 Bond members (annual expenditure less than 2m) Band 1 Organisations that are not Bond members or individuals who are self funding (not students/unemployed). Band 2 Bond members with an annual expenditure of over 2 million. Band 3 Bond members with an annual expenditure of less than 2 million, full-time students or unemployed and claiming benefits. If you re applying as a student or unemployed, you must provide written evidence of your status (eg a valid student card or evidence of your benefit claim). 10% early bird discount Book eight weeks early and receive a discount of 10% off the course price (payment must be received six weeks before the course starts). 5% discount for multiple bookings If you make three or more bookings at the same time, you ll receive a discount of 5% off the course price. This offer applies to individuals and organisations, so to obtain the discount you could book three different courses for yourself over the year, or three colleagues from your organisation could book on the same course. learning@bond.org.uk to take up this offer, and we ll ensure that the discount is applied to your bookings. 16 Book now at bond.org.uk/learning

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20 Spot on! Really good mix of listening, lectures and group activities. Working and thinking through examples was really helpful to improve understanding. Rachel Perrin, Meningitis Research Foundation, participant on Project design: the logical framework approach Society Building 8 All Saints Street London N1 9RL, UK +44 (0) learning@bond.org.uk bond.org.uk/learning Registered Charity No Company registration No (England and Wales)