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Hi everyone here!
My name is Ssenkasi Joseph from Uganda, I am professionally an electrical engineer and a Co-founder of Family Awareness and Outreach Initiative. I am so much excited to be part of this class of professional and i am really looking forward to learning and sharing a lot with you. I am very proud to be learning about fundraising and this will help my organization grow.
Wishes you all the best in your learning.

My name is James Ogboji.I'm from Nigeria. I have B.A in history and international studies.
I'm a potential entrepreneur.I enrolled in this course because i will like to be a fundraiser to any organization i might entangle myself with in the nearby future.
Also,i want to have a wider knowledge of what it entails to be a fundraiser.I will like us to work together as a synergy so our goals are achieved.Thanks.

Hello everyone :)
My name is Salima from Turkey. I just started as a grants and fundraising assistant in IBC NGO.
I have had a short experience in fundraising but want to be professional and learn more about donors and raising fund for the NGO. I have never been a virtual course environment hope to have fun and learn

Regards Salima Biglary

Hi Everyone,
My name is Andrew Russell from Italy and I am involved in the sports sector, in particular bringing sports to youth as a tool to help their formation and growth. I am interested in this course as it would help me bring the necessary funding to properly deliver such opportunities to those young people who need it most, as sports is so much more than just physical activity.
I'm very interested in what others have to say about this and though my knowledge is centred on sports I am more than happy to give my input wherever it can be useful.

Hello, I am hrutugandha from India. I am a software developer, Entrepreneur and a PHILANTHROPIST. Looking forward to learn the art of philanthropy and help to make change in the world.

Hello everyone!!! My name is Marcia from Honduras. I am very excited to be in this course, I have a degree in international relations and I work in an NGO in my country.

Hi Everyone, My Name is Felix Odhiambo from Kenya(East Africa), a Financial Planner and Business Administrator. It's my pleasure to join this community with the aim of learning, sharing with like minded comrades and gain more skills on Fundraising. This will increase my knowledge ability and viability for fundraising related opportunities.

Hello, I am gualberto Bolivia

Hello everyone, I am Mik, I'm from the US. I'm a development assistant for a non profit organization that works with foster children. Some goals I have for this course are to learn the essentials of fundraising, get my feet wet in learning what it's like to communicate with donors and grow my knowledge in applying these essentials to my work. I'm most excited to learn new ways of connecting in the field and learning how to effectively communicate while efficiently fundraising for our organization.

Good afternoon, my name is Julio from La Paz-Bolivia, I am a volunteer in the FESI organization.
My goals understand about the world of fundraising and apply them.

Hello everyone.

My name is Onyekachukwu Ugwu, currently working with ActionAid Nigeria as the programme officer of the Women's Voice and Leadership Nigeria Project. I look forward to more focused career on business development for humanitarian, development and peacebuilding focused interventions. I am delighted to have found a comprehensive course as this in Philanthropy University.

Hello everyone my name is Senzekile Koyo from South Africa I'm currently working for an NGO I'm the Partnerships and Fundraising Lead. I would love to learn more about fundraising and the mapping of donors, I'm willing to learn more and gain knowledge.

Hello! I'm Mariamawit Sedika from Ethiopia. I have a masters of public health in reproductive health and I teach in AMCHS, the health science college of Arbaminch, Ethiopia. Most of the students I teach are females that are economically challenged which in turn manifests negatively on their educational performance. My goal is to be able to raise some sort of financial support for my students so that they could at least not have to worry about day to day expenses. Currently I have little to nothing experience in fund raising and I want to change that. In addition to this, I am currently a volunteer for an NGO that works in helping women who are victims of violence. I would also like to participate in fund raising activities for this organization since it has very limited resources.

Hello! I'm Mariamawit Sedika from Ethiopia. I have a masters of public health in reproductive health and I teach in AMCHS, the health science college of Arbaminch, Ethiopia. Most of the students I teach are females that are economically challenged which in turn manifests negatively on their educational performance. My goal is to be able to raise some sort of financial support for my students so that they could at least not have to worry about day to day expenses. Currently I have little to nothing experience in fund raising and I want to change that. In addition to this, I am currently a volunteer for an NGO that works in helping women who are victims of violence. I would also like to participate in fund raising activities for this organization since it has very limited resources. I am most excited to learn how to apply the knowledge and skills I obtain from these courses.

Hello Everyone, My name is Bernard Oghre Christopher from Nigeria. A customer care personal. My goal for the course is to learn the basics and essential of fundraising and apply the knowledge to the growth and development of any organisation I'll be working for. I'm super excited because the course will be given me the opportunity to exchange ideas with like minded learners and apply those ideas to my work and self development.

Hello every one , glad to join this course

Hello! I am Sabrina Miti Gain, a development practitioner from Bangladesh. I have been working in human rights organizations, research organizations as well as in the UN system and I have pursued a Master's in Development Studies. From this course, I want to learn more theoretically about fundraising and compare my learnings with what I saw during my work experiences. I am excited for this active platform where professionals from so many countries are learning together!

Hello Everyone,

My name is Deji Oloyede and i am from Lagos, Nigeria. I am a Public Relations Consultant, a Co-Founder of a Non Government Organisation that is about to be Launched and a businessman.

My name is Maryam Akinbode from Nigeria. I am an educational evaluator. Retired. I am the founder and leader of an NGO. My goal is to acquire fundraising skills that I can share the ideas with others in my team. I will apply the skill to empower the vulnerable women and youth to better the social and economical status. I am exited to know the terminology and the seven keys of fundraising and to give a feedback to my society

Hi,
My name is Rashida and I am working with one of the resettlement agencies in the U.S. I have more than ten years of experience in the international development context, including in program and project development and management. Since I am working in a non profit setting, and fund raising is one of the vital aspects of nonprofit management, I would like to know more about fundraising and ways to program and deliver a successful fund raising events and establish healthy working relations with donors.

Abdulkariim Sheekh Founder, Trustee & (CEO) of Maama Habiiba Foundation (MHF). He is a community activist and professional charismatic leader. A self-motivated and hard-working individual, who has effective interpersonal and organisational skills by providing advice, support and expert guidance to enable teams to deliver high quality results and services to support the development of the organisation and the design of innovative new services.

Abdulkariim thrives on driving improvements through managing various projects at a national and international level. Having worked extensively overseas and here in the UK over 30 years as a public servant in public and private sector including:(Abu Hanifah Foundation, Alimdaad Foundation UK, YMCA Blackburn & Maama Habiiba Foundation (MHF) voluntary and charitable organisations has significantly broadened effectiveness and adaptability with in different working environment. Morally, Abdulkariim is a Philanthropist so, he helps, supports and assists people, at the right place, at the right time.

Abdulkariim is a Professional Public Service Interpreter in Somali Language & Culture. He is also a Professional Lecturer / Facilitator for a Modern Standard Somali Language and Culture Training Course,(MSSLCTC) which includes curriculum / syllabus design, translation, interpreting, preparing, planning and delivering from SLP0 - SLP4 course resources and materials from Arabic language to Somali language.

This is a good program because women are more vulnerable in every society and the care of the children is hang on them. That is why a saying says Train a woman is like training a nation. keep it up

Abdulkariim Sheekh Founder, Trustee & (CEO) of Maama Habiiba Foundation (MHF). He is a community activist and professional charismatic leader. A self-motivated and hard-working individual, who has effective interpersonal and organisational skills by providing advice, support and expert guidance to enable teams to deliver high quality results and services to support the development of the organisation and the design of innovative new services.

Abdulkariim thrives on driving improvements through managing various projects at a national and international level. Having worked extensively overseas and here in the UK over 30 years as a public servant in public and private sector including:(Abu Hanifah Foundation, Alimdaad Foundation UK, YMCA Blackburn & Maama Habiiba Foundation (MHF) voluntary and charitable organisations has significantly broadened effectiveness and adaptability with in different working environment. Morally, Abdulkariim is a Philanthropist so, he helps, supports and assists people, at the right place, at the right time.

Abdulkariim is a Professional Public Service Interpreter in Somali Language & Culture. He is also a Professional Lecturer / Facilitator for a Modern Standard Somali Language and Culture Training Course,(MSSLCTC) which includes curriculum / syllabus design, translation, interpreting, preparing, planning and delivering from SLP0 - SLP4 course resources and materials from Arabic language to Somali language.

Abdulkariim Sheekh Founder, Trustee & (CEO) of Maama Habiiba Foundation (MHF). He is a community activist and professional charismatic leader. A self-motivated and hard-working individual, who has effective interpersonal and organisational skills by providing advice, support and expert guidance to enable teams to deliver high quality results and services to support the development of the organisation and the design of innovative new services.

Abdulkariim thrives on driving improvements through managing various projects at a national and international level. Having worked extensively overseas and here in the UK over 30 years as a public servant in public and private sector including:(Abu Hanifah Foundation, Alimdaad Foundation UK, YMCA Blackburn & Maama Habiiba Foundation (MHF) voluntary and charitable organisations has significantly broadened effectiveness and adaptability with in different working environment. Morally, Abdulkariim is a Philanthropist so, he helps, supports and assists people, at the right place, at the right time.

Abdulkariim is a Professional Public Service Interpreter in Somali Language & Culture. He is also a Professional Lecturer / Facilitator for a Modern Standard Somali Language and Culture Training Course,(MSSLCTC) which includes curriculum / syllabus design, translation, interpreting, preparing, planning and delivering from SLP0 - SLP4 course resources and materials from Arabic language to Somali language.

Hello Everyone!

Hello Everyone, My name is Mohammed Iqbal from Kuwait, A Sales Coordinator, At profitable Company, Quadra Stores... I'm Delighted to be here, willing to learn, share ideas, apply those ideas in my Fundraising Course learning Process.

Hi there, I am Shradha from India - a post graduate in Sociology with 7 years of work experience in development sector. I would like to learn nitty gritty of the fund raising process through this course and develop a skill for my future career which will be used to enhance my ability to give my best in the organization I would be working with. I am excited to learn the entire process as this is completely new domain to me but in demand.

Hello everyone,
My name is Neema, I'm from Tanzania, cofounder of Tap Elderly Women's Wisdom for Youth (TEWWY.org), a nonprofit organization with a focus on mental health. I wish to learn more about fundraising so as to help sustain our mental health initiatives.

HI ! EVERYONE
VERY GLAD TO MEET YOU.

THANKS

WITH WARM REGARDS
VINOD GOVINDRAO SAWALE

Hello! everyone,
My name is Terry Mwea from Kenya, an Executive Assistant. I'm here to gain more skills and experience by the end of this course. I'm very excited about this new skill because I will be able to translate it to my organization.

Hello everyone am Beryl from kenya.
Excited to be here and to learn more about fundraising how it can be done successfully
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My name is Ofori , I'm Ghanaian. I work for a nonprofit NGO, I have a Masters in Wildlife Mgt. I sought this course to help the grants and fund raising team of my NGO and community for effective fundraising, which promote environmental conservation in Ghana. I'm excited to be part of this course and to learn from everyone's experience.

Hi everyone, my name is Natalie. I am the Corporate Partnership Officer for Action Change, an NPO, and I am looking to learn and explore ways to add to the organization and make a difference.

Hello, my name is John I recently joined the WWF-Kenya Fundraising department. I'm pretty much a newbie to fundraising and the concepts surrounding it, especially in regards to fundraising for organizations. Looking up to soaking a lot of knowledge on this platform and interacting with my fellow fundraisers expect a lot of silly questions! :)

Hi All,

I am Suroso from Indonesia,
I just finished my last tenure as material operation manager in MNC and now focusing on managing my kindergarten school, i am joining this course to get knowledge on fundraising that may applied in my current management of Kindergarten activity. I do hope, by joining this great community can enligthening me.

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Hello Everyone!

My name is Valerie. I worked in the Nonprofit/NGO space for several years. Fundraising/Development/Philanthropy is a part of the sector that has always interested me most. I am taking these specialization courses because I love learning and I want to expand my knowledge base/perspective. Glad to be able to connect with you all!

Hello!
My name is Brittany and I am the Founder and CEO of a small non-profit in Northeast Florida, USA. I am currently an MPA student with concentrations in Nonprofit Management and Health Administration.
As a new and small non-profit, we are focusing on fundraising for our first year so I'm eager to learn all there is.

Hi Cody,

Your nonprofit organization seems interesting. How large is the area you serve? Do you feel you've gotten the most out of this class since taking it?

Best,
Brittany

Hi Valaried!

Welcome! Where are you taking this class from? I look forward to working with you in this class.

Best,
Brittany.

I am Michel Yao, form Canada working with a UN specialized Agency. My goal for the course is to have the technical knowledge in philanthropy process and be able to guide and implement a fund-raising strategy. I am taking this course because I want to be involved in fund raising for Emergency operations and also to help communities leaving in very poor conditions without access to critical services mainly health services, the one I am interested in.

Привет меня зовут Роман. Цель изучения данного курса с дальнейшей практикой в профессиональной деятельности

Hello Everyone, my name is April. I am from the United States but live in China. My nonprofit serves both China and Cambodia. We focus on clean water, health education, and school scholarships.

Hi Michael! What is the focus of your particular agency?

Hi Valerie! What have been the focuses of your nonprofit work over the years?

Hi everyone, I am Arewa Salome a Nigerian that wishes to learn how to raise funds in my world of an enterpreneur and to impact my world at large.

Hi everyone, I am Arewa Salome a Nigerian that wishes to learn how to raise funds in my world of an enterpreneur and to impact my world at large.

Hi everyone, I am Arewa Salome a Nigerian that wishes to learn how to raise funds in my world of an enterpreneur and to impact my world at large.

Hello everyone, My name is Musisi Tonny from Uganda. I work with Tunaweza Foundation and NGO that focusses on the inclusion of persons living with disabilities in spheres of life. I am delighted to be here and ready to learn, relearn and unlearn. Am excited for this course because i would like to apply good fundraising strategies in my organization

Hello Salome nice to meet you

Hello April nice meeting you

Hello, My name is Jenny, I live in Florida, USA. Working with Nonprofits, wanting to learn like everyone else, here. Wanting to help make a difference in the world. Hoping to learn how to all about fundraising.

Hello everyone,
My name is Vijaya Arias, and I'm from USA. I'm an Environmental Studies student with a special interest in water conservation and harvesting practices and water resources development and management. I'm keen to acquire fundraising skills that would be useful working in a volunteer capacity with NGO's. In turn, I plan to apply the experience, and strategies gained toward my future charitable projects. I look forward to meeting, discussing and exchanging ideas with you!

Hello my name is Bianca Chavez from The United States of America and I work for a non profit organization. My goal for this course is to learn about fundraising and how to better my skill in the non profit organization. I would like to learn as much as I can in this course to become a better asset to my team.

I am called David Asiimwe from Uganda. I work with an NGO implementing Education in Emergencies programs in refugee settlements in Uganda. I would like to acquire the skills in fundraising to enable me to raise more funds for my organization.

Hi everyone, my Name is Bulama Rahab, am from Nigeria,I work as the head of the marketing and logistics department in a private firm, looking forward to learning fundraising.

Hi everyone, my name is Ruqayyat Umar from Nigeria. I am the chief executive at a start up NGO. I'm Happy to be here. I can't wait to learn about all the fundraising strategies and how to apply them

Hello everyone,

My name is Grace Abubakar from Nigeria. I am a social entrepreneur and a human activist.

It feels good to be here. I anticipate mass knowledge on fundraising and I am so commited to executing everything I'd learn here.

I am optimistic!

Hello colleagues
My name Emmanuel Yao Ntenkey, a Teacher and Researcher. I am interested in International and Non-government organisations. I fervently hope that the knowledge I would acquire in fundraising would be of immense help.

In the world today, we people with great ideas with the mindset to invent something good for the benefit the society. But the challenge is how do I raise fund to finance my ideas and vision.
I belief, that this course am undergoing will give better strategy for fundraising.

Hello everyone,
My name are Aniukwu Dennis Obinna, from Nigeria.
I belief that this course am undergoing will give me a more better strategy to fundraising for my organization.

Hello All, My name is Luisa I am from South America (Peru) I now live in San Jose - California and work for a non-profit organization. I love the idea of being able to make a positive impact in our Community and that is why I am interested in learning new methods and techniques to strengthen my organization.

Good afternoon everyone, I am Dr Donald Amoahar, A Veterinary Doctor from Ngeria, a Specialist in Clinical Pathology, a Crop and Animal farmer, Work with AIDS Prevention Innitiative in Nigeria(APIN). I so happy to be here and ever willing to learn new skills in Development and Humanitarian Programmes

![Hello y'all!

I'm Brian Kibirige from Uganda but currently pursuing a Master of Science in Agricultural Education degree at Montana State University, Bozeman. I have 7 years of experience in teaching of agricultural sciences at secondary school level in Uganda. Away from teaching, I run the Youth Future Farmers of Africa (YoFFA) organization. YoFFA is a youth-led organization aimed at interesting students in high school in studying agriculture and pursuing careers in the farming sector.
I have signed up for this course to learn more about fundraising and if possible find like-minded people to collaborate with as I strive to give students opportunities for experiential learning, leadership and career development.
Lastly, I'm excited to learn about fundraising dynamics and how I can become a good fundraiser.

Thank you!

Hi..my name is Simangaliso Shongwe from South Africa. I have a vast experience in stakeholder management and I want to learn about fundraising. Looking forward for this great journey

I am excited to be part of the programme. Hope I will learn more and become the best fundraiser

Hi, I am Alain Kabore, connecting from Dakar Senegal, in West Africa. I am interested in this course because i am always involved in business development.

Hello everybody there!

I'm glad to meet you all inspired to work and change your environment through professional progress!
This is Mulugeta Atiso from Ethiopia working in one of the faith based organizations (Catholic Church) in the country being A Senior MEAL Officer! I'm here to learn and share with you on the fund raising for the projects and the organization as to minimize fund scarcity in carving problems identified by the projects and reach the needy around to create the better future of us all.

Thanks!
Mulugeta

Hello everyone. I am Elijah Chidi from Nigeria, West Africa. I work in the humanitarian setting. I look forward to leveraging on this course to build a good fund raising structure for my organization.

Hello, my name is Ewang Eseme, I'm from Cameroon. I'm a portrait artist, I really need this in depth knowledge to apply to my career.

Hello everyone,
I am a university professor at the doctoral level. I teach leadership courses for two American universities and live just north of Toronto, in Canada. I am taking this course to broaden my knowledge in the fundraising area.

Hello,

I am looking to get back into non-profit work, with a focus in the MENA region. I hold an MA in International Relations from the US but have become quite rusty in the world of IR! Hoping to learn some useful skills to apply in my future NP work!

Hello All,

My name is De'Eric Williams and I reside in the United States of America. I am a passionate nonprofit development professional. I am most passionate about NPO's that have a strong social services/ basic needs focus.

My goal for this course is to build upon my current knowledge of fundraising/development and possibly adding new tools to my "toolkit".

I'm most excited about learning more about the development process. As it relates to cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding new/ current donor relationships.

I'm looking forward to completing this specialization and building new friendships along the way.

Best Regards,

Hi Simanga,

I share your excitement, I'm looking forward to refining my skills and becoming an effective fundraiser as well!

Best Regards,

Hi Mulugeta,

I agree! I'm looking forward to completing this specialization, and using the knowledge learned to effect change within my organization.

Best Regards,

Hello
My name is Happiness from South Africa,founder of Buhlebukhona Foundation,I so glad to be a part of this,Learning more about fundraising,its going to help me and my team as we are facing a huge of challenge of domestic voilence happening everyday in my country,helping women and children to have safe home out of their abusers and help them to open their business so they can stand on their own.

Hello to everyone. My name is Camila Cubilla, and I am from Paraguay, a small country in South America. Actually I am not working in any ONG, but I hope I can soon. I am excited to learn the basics about Fundraising because it is a new topic for me.

Hey! My name is shakillah kabagumya from Uganda am a social worker and regional project coordinator at Balinda children foundation. Am humbled to be here, ready to learn and receive any assistance for us
Thanks

Hi, I am Richard from Malawi

Hello! My name is Vandana, and I am from India. I am a teacher by profession and volunteer for many NGOs. I want to learn the strategies of fundraising to be able to contribute to my volunteering responsibilities in a better way.

I AM DR CHARLES ALFRED FROM NIGERIA. I AM A UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENCE TEACHER. I AM DELIGHTED.

Hello, I am Allissa. I am the philanthropy systems coordinator at the YWCA where we focus on eliminating racism and empowering women. I am most interested in donor relations and what I can do to help my team.

Good luck Camilia! I am new to fundraising as well.

Welcome Vandana!

Hello everyone
My name is Daniela from Colombia. I am social psychologist and I am very glad for starting this course because is an excellent way for increase my skills and knowledge to help many communitarian organizations in Colombia who looking for developing their entrepreneurships or social projects.

Hi Alissa. Nice to meet you
Will be fun if we work together through this course.
Let me know if you would like it :)

Hi,
My name is Matt, and I have recently joined a NPO operating the the sustainability and eWaste sphere through art. I'm proudly South African, and have a decades worth of experience in Digital Marketing for SMES and corporates. My goal for this course is to equip myself with knowledge needed to help my NPO succeed in making a real impactful change in the world.

hello, my name is Skaiste, I am from Lithuania and at this moment studying between two universities (Kaunas University of Technology and University of Central Florida). In this course, my goals would be to get the better idea of Fundraising, and get some additional information that would help in my career in public organizations and nonprofit management fields .

hie guys. my name is Constance Myambo , i am the grants and proposal writing consultant for Mieto Development and Research and Training Consultancy. My goals for this course is to gain in-depth knowledge which will hep me be able to advdnce my training and fundraising skills.

Hello. My name is Gucca. I am a senegalese people. I don't have a good level in english but i try because this course is very interessant for person working in NGO. I am a leader an organisation non lucrative since 02 years. And i need many competences concern fundraising. Now i finish to look first module and i am satisfy and i want discover the next step.

Hello Everyone, My name is Again Muzenda from Zimbabwe, A Finance assistant , Accountantant... I'm Delighted to be here, willing to learn, share ideas, apply those ideas in my Fundraising Course learning Process

Hello everyone,
I am Ambe Marius, a parasitologist with interest in neglected tropical disease. I am passionate about data and health especially for the old and needy. I am planning on starting a non profit organization to identity severe cases as a results of NTDs and treat or manage the conditions.

Hello, i am Claudio Monjane from Mozambique. I am exciting to make this curse, and i hope get more knowledge about fundraising.

Hi everyone, i'm lengwe and am taking this course from Zambia.

Hello Every One ,
I'm Nahla From Egypt , I work AS Office Admin , I studied English literature in collogue .
I want to Join Non-profit Organization that's why I'm studying this course .

My name is Oryiman Gwaza from Nigeria. I'm a graduate of Mass Communication from Benue State University. I am a Civil Servant under the Ministry of Information Culture and Tourism. Aside being a government worker, am also an entrepreneur, who is diverse in business development, an up coming researcher and also have interest in both human and society development, through capacity building and promoting peace.
My interest in taking this course is to give me an insight on what and how it takes to access grants. This is because, like I said earlier, I am a self ambassador of human development. Thus, learning and mastering the art of winning grants will be an honour not just for me but, another way of changing or curing a pandemic (socio-economic) and bringing back hope to despairing souls.

Hello everyone,
My name is Joseph from Nairobi Kenya (The City in the Sun). I work for Don Bosco Tech Africa as a Project Manager implementing the Global Program in eleven countries in Africa.
I am here to learn about Fundraising since it is an area that interests me a lot. I would like to learn how to conduct donor mapping and write winning fundraising proposals.

Jean Michel KOFFI, Economic Cooperation and Private Sector Promotion Adviser - Multi-donors Project implemented in 5 regions including West Africa in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Water Fields

Jean Michel Koffi, Economic Cooperation and Private Sector Promotion Adviser - Multi-donors Project

My name is Caroline from Kenya. I am involved in charity work where I deal with children from humble backgrounds. My organization has four core objectives namely - Education, Mentorship, Jigger treatment and drugs and alcohol abuse. My main goal is to know how to raise funds in order to reach as many children in these four areas in the community. I am glad to meet with like minded people.

Mariam Caleb here, from Kenya. I do work for an NGO, in the fundraising dept, so seeking to grow my skills in this. Looking forward to a great time with each of you.