Does this course have Zoom sessions?
Yes. For this group of 2026 we plan on having live Zoom sessions. Schedules will be published when the course opens.
Resource Mobilisation for LGBTQ Organisations in the Caribbean
CVC
About This Course
This curriculum is designed specifically for Caribbean LGBTQ+ organisations operating in diverse political, legal, cultural, and funding environments. The course emphasizes practical application, accessibility, and sustainability. Each 60-minute section combines instruction, examples, activities, and assessment in a self-paced format.
Since every CSO is different, this course is designed as a self-reflective journey unique to each participant. The practical activities present an opportunity to engage in analysis of their circumstances and lived experiences to strengthen their capacity, diversify funding sources, effectively position their work and develop sustainable resource mobilisation strategies to continue generating positive impact in their communities.
What you’ll learn
Together we will learn:
- Increase understanding of the evolving funding landscape in the Caribbean.
- Build foundational skills in resource mobilisation and proposal development.
- Support organisations to identify diverse funding opportunities.
- Enable participants to develop practical, short-term resource mobilisation plans.
Syllabus (week by week breakdown)
- Introduction
- About the course
- About you
- Your Funding Reality & Organizational Readiness
- Caribbean funding trends
- Shift beyond HIV funding
- Implications for LGBTQ+ NGOs
- Introduction to Resource Mobilisation
- What resource mobilisation really means
- Different types of funding (grants, government, private sector)
- Mapping Funding Sources & Building a Target List
- Where to find funding
- Caribbean and global opportunities
- Thinking beyond HIV
- Crafting Funding Proposals & Value Propositions
- Reframing LGBTQ work (health, rights, youth, inclusion)
- Building a strong organizational pitch
- Diversifying Income Streams
- Problem → solution → results
- Common mistakes
- Writing a simple concept
- Hormonal long-term care concerns
- Grant Management, Reporting, Compliance & Sustainability Planning
- Diversification strategies
- Partnerships
- Simple action planning
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my certificate?
To successfully complete the course, you need to achieve at least an overall 60% in all graded activities. Certificates will be issued immediately to all participants as soon as they obtain a passing grade.
Am I suitable to take this course?
This is an introductory course for Community-Based and Society Organisations with different levels of skills and experience, so no previous knowledge or training are necessary. There are only three requirements for participants in this course:
- Basic reading and comprehension abilities
- Writing skills
- A desire to learn about PAR and what it offers community groups
Is this course free?
All courses in the CVC Academy catalogue are free, as they are meant to serve vulnerable populations and those who work with and for them. The goal is to offer accessible learning opportunities to gain knowledge and develop useful skills so they can improve the quality of their own lives.
Does this course offer a certificate?
Yes, all courses in the CVC Academy catalog offer a certificate upon successful completion of all mandatory lectures and graded exercises.