Course · Paragraf Academy

Head of Fundraising

The only comprehensive fundraising programme in Ukraine

100 hours that turn you into a fundraising professional. From grants and crowdfunding to corporate partnerships, governance and team leadership — all the tools of modern fundraising in one programme. Self-paced online, with feedback from practising trainers.

100 academic hours
10 modules
4 trainers
Taught in Ukrainian
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Course at a glance
Format
Self-paced online
Volume
100 hours
Pace
6–8 hrs/week
Modules
10
Access
2 months recordings
Certificate
Yes
Concrete results

What you walk away with — during the course, not after

1
Your first grant proposal

Submitted by you, reviewed by trainers, ready to send to a real donor.

2
A fundraising strategy

For your own organisation — tailored to its mission and donor map.

3
A sponsorship package

A working pack you can take to corporate partners.

4
A crowdfunding campaign

From canvas and storytelling to media plan and platform launch.

Programme

10 modules, 100 hours

1
Introduction to fundraising

Traditional and alternative instruments: state programmes, MTA, PPP, grants, crowdfunding, investment, sponsorship, philanthropy. Ethics and standards.

2
Project management

Idea generation, social impact assessment, theory of change, sustainability, project planning, budgets, ownership.

3
Grants

Donor priorities, Ukrainian and EU programmes, search platforms, proposal writing end-to-end, budgets, reporting, volunteering.

4
Crowdfunding

Platform analysis, Canvas method, media campaigns, storytelling, social channels.

5
CSR & sponsorship

CSR motivation for business, sponsor packages, pitching, negotiation, social-media driven sponsor acquisition, ROI measurement.

6
Alternative funding

Donor partnerships, consortia, virtual events, AI in fundraising, blockchain, endowment funds for sustainability.

7
Monitoring & evaluation

M&E principles, indicator design, quantitative and qualitative methods, evaluation types, digital tools.

8
Department structure

Leadership, team motivation, individual development paths, time management, building a learning culture.

9
Legal & analytics

Ukrainian and international law, data protection, ethics of data use, cross-border transfers and grant compliance.

10
Risk & success

Reputational risk, crisis management, KPIs, sustainable fundraising strategy under uncertainty.

Who it is for

Who gets the most out of it

NGO managers

For those running social or charity projects who need a sustainable funding base.

Entrepreneurs & founders

Looking for funding for a business or innovation idea — including impact and social ventures.

Marketing & PR

Specialists who want to add fundraising to their communications skill set.

Students & new pros

A path into a profession that is in real demand on the Ukrainian and global market.

Bonuses

Beyond the lectures

Personal consultations with mentors
Networking with the professional community in a closed Telegram chat
Job-placement support after the course
Access to closed grant competitions
Trainers

Four practising fundraisers, not just one

Tetiana Honcharenko
Founder, Paragraf · CEO Founders League

Owner of "The Owners" group of companies. Founder of Social Consulting Paragraf since 2012. JCI Ukraine National President 2016. Has raised over $8M for charity and national projects. PR expert team lead at the deinstitutionalisation project of Kyiv Region (World Bank, 2017–2019).

Kateryna Poznanska
Advisor at Crowe Mikhailenko · Head of grant fundraising practice

Director of Paragraf, certified facilitator of trainings and strategic sessions. PhD in History (2007), MA in Sociology (2019). Specialises in resource support for business, CSR, external project evaluation, grant writing and civil-society participation.

Roman Brytanchuk
Fundraiser, 19 years · Coordinator at Spivdiia Foundation

Has raised over $1M in cash and $20M+ in resources in 2023 alone. Led or participated in 60+ projects, attracted 70+ partners. Mentors leaders on strategy, governance and resource mobilisation.

Oleksandra Fadeeva
Trainer of non-formal education · Team mentor

Expert at UNDP and U-LEAD with Europe programmes. Director of the Kherson Regional Development Agency (2021–2022, 6 projects implemented). Project preparation and grant writing since 2013, with over UAH 60M raised.

Pricing

Pick your package

Standard
15 000 UAH
  • Certificate on completion
  • 2 months access to recordings
  • Closed Telegram chat for networking
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Maximum
25 000 UAH
  • Everything in Standard Plus
  • 1 hour of one-to-one expert consultation
  • Personal mentorship while preparing your own proposal
  • Mentorship runs for 2 months after the course
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Corporate orders (3+ seats): 20% off · Instalment payment available on request

FAQ

Frequently asked

Is the course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The programme starts from fundraising fundamentals and gradually moves to advanced topics. It works for both beginners and experienced specialists.
How much time per week?
100 academic hours total. We recommend 6–8 hours per week: video lectures, practical assignments, self-study and project work.
Online or offline?
Fully online and self-paced — you choose the load that fits your schedule.
What practical skills will I have at the end?
Writing successful grant proposals, designing fundraising strategies, working with different donor types, running fundraising campaigns, using crowdfunding platforms, leading a fundraising team, monitoring and evaluating projects.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — on successful completion of the course and all assignments you receive a certificate from Social Consulting Paragraf.
Job placement after the course?
We support placement and you may receive job offers based on your performance. We also organise networking events with potential employers.
Are individual consultations included?
Yes — depending on the package, you get trainer feedback, mentorship from experienced practitioners, individual project consultations and support with grant proposals.

Questions before you apply?

Drop us a note and our manager will be in touch with cohort dates, format details and any questions about the package.

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