funding strategy for a sustainable future

Most mission-driven organisations rely on one or two income streams, and feel the fragility of that every time a grant cycle ends. This session introduces a practical framework for building diversified, resilient income across multiple streams, grounded in sector research and directly applicable to where you are right now. In this interactive community session, Deborah Majekodunmi, Social Impact Income Diversification & Funding Advisor | Founder, Beyond Grants, will share insights and practical approaches to building stronger financial foundations for mission-driven organizations. Together, we’ll explore: - building a diversified income architecture across funding, earned income, and community-based streams - building funding architecture that works beyond the grant cycle - common fundraising and scaling challenges - creating more predictable and long-term funding pipelines This session is designed to be interactive and collaborative, with space for: - peer discussion - shared experiences & best practices - live Q&A - practical insights participants can directly apply to their organizations Who is this for? - nonprofit professionals - founders of social ventures - community-led initiatives - impact-driven organizations - anyone building mission-first projects with long-term sustainability in mind Come ready to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from others navigating similar challenges.