FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR NGOs IN THE SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION

We are pleased to announce that Mango's highly-regarded finance training
programme for NGOs will be returning to Lusaka, Zambia in August 2003.
No previous financial management experience or finance qualifications
are required for attending the courses - just a desire to understand how
financial management contributes to successful programme management.

* FM1: Practical Financial Management for NGOs: Getting
the Basics Right: (5 days)
Monday 11th to Friday 15th August 2003, cost GBP 495.00. (A few
bursary places are available for this course thanks to sponsorship by
the Association of Accounting Technicians.)
This course is aimed at non-finance managers and at
finance staff wishing to expand their knowledge and understanding of
financial management in the NGO sector. The course provides a practical
overview of financial management systems and tools in a highly
accessible, participatory and interesting way. The course introduces
participants to the four 'Building Blocks' of financial management:
financial planning, keeping accounts, internal controls and financial
reporting.

* FM2: Strategic Financial Management for NGOs: Managing
for Financial Continuity and Security (3 days)
Mon 18th to Wed 20th August 2003, cost GBP 375.00.
FM2 is a practical and challenging course ideal for any
NGO manager concerned with the financial sustainability of their
organisation. It is also suitable for programme managers who advise
local partners on strategic financial management issues. It is an ideal
follow-up to the FM1 course.

Full course outlines and booking details are available on request from
Barbara Johnstone at [email protected]. To learn more about the
work of Mango, please visit our website: www.mango.org.uk .