Capacity Building Trainings

Empowering Nonprofit Excellence Through Transformative Learning

At Cedria Consultancy, we believe that sustainable community impact begins with empowered, skilled nonprofit professionals. Our comprehensive capacity building and training programs transform individual competencies and organizational capabilities, providing nonprofit teams across Manitoba and beyond with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to excel in today's complex funding and operational environment.

Our Training Philosophy

We design learning experiences that go beyond traditional workshops. Our approach combines adult learning principles with practical application, ensuring that every participant leaves with immediately actionable skills. We understand that nonprofit professionals juggle multiple responsibilities, so our training programs are efficient, relevant, and directly applicable to daily challenges.

Core Training Programs

Fundamentals of Project Management for Nonprofits

Transform your team into confident project leaders capable of delivering initiatives on time, within budget, and with maximum impact.

Master the five phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Develop comprehensive project charters that align with organizational strategy
Create realistic work breakdown structures and project schedules
Build effective project teams and communication plans
Identify and manage project risks proactively
Navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence

Program Design for Results

Develop evidence-based programs that address root causes, engage communities meaningfully, and deliver measurable results.

Conduct comprehensive needs assessments using multiple data sources
Develop clear theories of change that link activities to outcomes
Design logic models that communicate program strategy
Create programs that center community voice and lived experience
Build sustainability and scaling strategies from day one

Program Monitoring and Evaluation

Build robust M&E systems that demonstrate impact, support learning, and satisfy stakeholder requirements.

Distinguish between monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Develop SMART indicators and performance measurement frameworks
Design and implement data collection tools
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data effectively
Create compelling reports for different audiences

Grant Writing Mastery

Develop the skills to write compelling proposals that stand out in competitive funding environments.

Research and identify appropriate funding opportunities
Analyze funder priorities and tailor proposals accordingly
Write clear, compelling need statements
Develop realistic budgets and budget narratives
Create evaluation plans that satisfy funder requirements
Develop theory of change and logic model