Resource Mobilisation Strategy
We develop a practical roadmap outlining funding
priorities, target markets, income streams, donor
engagement actions, responsibilities, timelines and
performance indicators.
Research Matters Harare
Mobilising resources.
Strengthening impact.
We help nonprofit organisations develop sustainable
funding strategies, identify aligned donors, create
compelling proposals and build the internal capacity needed
to finance their mission.
Donor mapping
Funding strategies
Proposal development
Capacity building
Funding strategies
Proposal development
Capacity building
Strategic Resource Mobilisation
Connecting purpose with funders, partners and
sustainable opportunity.
IMPACT
FIRST
FIRST
Beyond proposal writing
A sustainable funding future begins with
a deliberate strategy.
Many nonprofit organisations deliver valuable programmes
but struggle to communicate their value, identify suitable
funders or maintain a consistent funding pipeline.
Effective resource mobilisation is not simply the task of
responding to calls for proposals. It is an organisation-wide
process that connects strategic direction, programme
quality, institutional credibility, impact evidence,
partnerships and donor relationships.
Research Matters Harare helps mission-led organisations
move from reactive fundraising towards a structured,
diversified and evidence-led resource mobilisation model.
Clarify your organisation’s case for support
Identify funders aligned with your mission
Develop stronger and more fundable programmes
Build a coordinated opportunity pipeline
“A strong mission deserves a strong funding strategy.”
Research Matters Harare
Our consultancy services
Practical support across the
resource mobilisation cycle.
Engage Research Matters Harare for a focused funding
assignment or for comprehensive strategic support covering
organisational readiness, donor research, programme design,
proposal development and funding pipeline management.
Donor Research and Mapping
We identify foundations, embassies, development
agencies, corporate partners, trusts and challenge
funds whose priorities align with your organisation
and programmes.
Proposal and Concept Note Development
We prepare persuasive and donor-aligned proposals
supported by clear objectives, strong methodologies,
realistic implementation plans, budgets and measurable
outcomes.
Programme Design and Theory of Change
We turn development ideas into coherent, fundable
programmes with a strong problem analysis, intervention
logic, theory of change, indicators and sustainability
plan.
Case for Support and Capability Profiles
We create compelling organisational profiles, funding
decks, partnership briefs and cases for support that
communicate your credibility, experience and impact.
Capacity Building and Coaching
We equip boards, managers and programme teams with the
tools and skills needed to identify opportunities,
cultivate donors and produce quality funding
submissions.
Partnership and Consortium Development
We support partner identification, role clarification,
joint programme development and consortium submissions
for larger or multi-country funding opportunities.
Funding Pipeline Management
We establish donor databases, opportunity trackers,
bid calendars, responsibility matrices and review
systems that improve coordination and accountability.
Impact Evidence and Donor Reporting
We strengthen the evidence used to demonstrate results
through impact narratives, donor reports, learning
briefs, outcome summaries and stakeholder
presentations.
Our strategic framework
Four foundations of sustainable resource mobilisation.
Sustainable funding requires more than an attractive
proposal. Our approach connects organisational
readiness, strong programme design, funding
intelligence and strategic relationships.
01
Institutional Readiness
Governance, systems, policies, evidence,
capacity and organisational credibility.
Governance, systems, policies, evidence,
capacity and organisational credibility.
02
Compelling Programmes
Evidence-led interventions with measurable
outcomes and realistic delivery models.
Evidence-led interventions with measurable
outcomes and realistic delivery models.
03
Funding Intelligence
Knowledge of donor priorities, eligibility,
funding cycles and emerging opportunities.
Knowledge of donor priorities, eligibility,
funding cycles and emerging opportunities.
04
Strategic Relationships
Consistent engagement with donors,
corporations, networks and delivery
partners.
Consistent engagement with donors,
corporations, networks and delivery
partners.
How we work From organisational assessment to
From organisational assessment to
funding action.
Every assignment is tailored to your organisation’s
mission, maturity, funding history, programme portfolio and
strategic ambitions.
01
Discovery
We clarify your mission, programmes, funding
priorities, current challenges and intended outcomes.
02
Readiness Review
We assess your systems, materials, evidence, programme
quality and capacity to pursue funding.
03
Strategic Design
We define suitable funding streams, donor segments,
priority actions and engagement approaches.
04
Development
We prepare the required strategy, proposals, profiles,
programmes, budgets and supporting tools.
05
Activation
We support implementation, team coaching, opportunity
pursuit and ongoing pipeline improvement.
Who we support
Designed for organisations serious about
long-term sustainability.
Our resource mobilisation consultancy supports both
established organisations and emerging initiatives seeking
to professionalise their funding approach, strengthen their
programmes and diversify their resource base.
N
National and local NGOs
National and local NGOs
C
Community-based organisations
Community-based organisations
F
Foundations and charitable trusts
Foundations and charitable trusts
S
Social enterprises
Social enterprises
R
Religious and faith-based institutions
Religious and faith-based institutions
P
Development programmes and partnerships
Development programmes and partnerships
What success looks like
Building stronger organisations,
not just stronger applications.
Our objective is to leave your organisation with clearer
positioning, better-quality funding materials, stronger
internal systems and increased resource mobilisation
capability.
Clear Funding Direction
Your team understands which resources to pursue, which
funders to prioritise and how to approach them.
Stronger Case for Support
Your mission, programmes, credibility and impact are
communicated in a persuasive and funder-relevant way.
Diversified Pipeline
Your organisation becomes less dependent on a single
donor, programme, grant or funding source.
Internal Capability
Your team gains practical templates, tools, systems and
knowledge for future resource mobilisation work.
Ways to engage us
Select the support that fits
your immediate need.
All assignments are customised after an initial assessment
of your organisation, objectives, required deliverables and
timelines.
Focused Assignment
Funding Application Support
Specialist assistance for a specific funding call,
concept note or donor submission.
- Funding call and eligibility review
- Concept note or proposal development
- Results framework support
- Budget narrative alignment
- Quality and compliance review
Recommended
Strategic Assignment
Resource Mobilisation Strategy
A comprehensive roadmap for strengthening,
coordinating and diversifying organisational funding.
- Organisational readiness assessment
- Funding landscape and donor mapping
- Funding stream prioritisation
- Case for support development
- Implementation roadmap and KPIs
- Pipeline tools and staff orientation
Ongoing Partnership
Resource Mobilisation Advisory
Continued strategic and technical support for your
leadership, programmes and fundraising teams.
- Periodic donor and opportunity research
- Pipeline and bid calendar management
- Proposal development support
- Donor communication materials
- Team coaching and quality assurance
Why Research Matters Harare
Strategy, evidence and communication working together.
Our approach combines research capability, programme
thinking, strategic analysis and professional
communication to help organisations present credible,
relevant and compelling funding propositions.
01 / EVIDENCE
Research-led thinking
We strengthen funding materials with clear problem
analysis, contextual insight and credible supporting
evidence.
02 / STRATEGY
Beyond one proposal
We consider your wider funding system, long-term
positioning and organisational sustainability.
03 / COMMUNICATION
Professional presentation
We turn complex development ideas into clear,
persuasive and professionally structured materials.
04 / CONTEXT
Locally grounded
We understand Zimbabwean realities while positioning
organisations for regional and international support.
Frequently asked questions
What organisations usually ask us.
Do you identify donors and funding opportunities?
Yes. Donor research and opportunity mapping can be
undertaken as a standalone assignment or as part of a
wider resource mobilisation strategy. We assess the
alignment between funders and your mission, programmes,
location, target population and funding requirements.
undertaken as a standalone assignment or as part of a
wider resource mobilisation strategy. We assess the
alignment between funders and your mission, programmes,
location, target population and funding requirements.
Can you develop a complete proposal from our programme
idea?
Yes. We can support programme conceptualisation,
proposal writing, theory of change development, results
frameworks, implementation planning, sustainability
strategies and budget narrative alignment.
proposal writing, theory of change development, results
frameworks, implementation planning, sustainability
strategies and budget narrative alignment.
Do you guarantee that a proposal will receive funding?
No consultant can ethically guarantee a donor’s funding
decision. Our role is to strengthen the strategic
positioning, evidence, quality, clarity and compliance
of your submission while helping you target
opportunities for which your organisation has a
credible fit.
decision. Our role is to strengthen the strategic
positioning, evidence, quality, clarity and compliance
of your submission while helping you target
opportunities for which your organisation has a
credible fit.
Can you help a small or emerging organisation become
donor-ready?
Yes. We can assess your organisational readiness and
help prioritise the policies, programme materials,
governance information, evidence and institutional
systems required to engage funders more credibly.
help prioritise the policies, programme materials,
governance information, evidence and institutional
systems required to engage funders more credibly.
Do you work only with organisations based in Harare?
No. Research Matters Harare can support organisations
operating throughout Zimbabwe and can undertake
selected regional or international assignments,
depending on the scope and delivery requirements.
operating throughout Zimbabwe and can undertake
selected regional or international assignments,
depending on the scope and delivery requirements.
How is the consultancy fee determined?
Fees are based on the scope, complexity, urgency,
number of deliverables, research requirements and level
of stakeholder engagement involved. A technical and
financial proposal is prepared after the initial
consultation.
number of deliverables, research requirements and level
of stakeholder engagement involved. A technical and
financial proposal is prepared after the initial
consultation.
Start the conversation
Your next funding breakthrough should begin with a
clear strategy.
Speak with Research Matters Harare about your funding
challenges, programme ideas and organisational goals.
We will help you determine the most appropriate
resource mobilisation support.
Request a Consultation
Tell us about your organisation, funding priorities and
required support.