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The Gcwensa Handbook of Funding Readiness and Organisational Development
A Practical Guide to Local and International Grant Funding for Non-Profit Organisations
First Edition | 2026
By Philangenkosi Zibonele Gcwensa
A practical resource designed to help non-profit organisations, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations, social enterprises and development practitioners strengthen institutional capacity and improve their readiness to secure local and international funding.

About the Publication
A practical resource designed to help non-profit organisations, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations, social enterprises and development practitioners strengthen institutional capacity and improve their readiness to secure local and international funding.
Publication Details
| Author | Philangenkosi Zibonele Gcwensa |
| Publisher | Mangenyanga Project Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Year | 2026 |
| Electronic ISBN | 978-1-0483-3670-2 |
| Print ISBN | 978-1-0483-3671-9 |
What You’ll Find Inside
The handbook takes a practical, organisation-wide approach to funding readiness. It guides organisations through grant funding, donor understanding, governance, leadership, legal compliance, strategic planning, programme development, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, partnerships, resource mobilisation and grant proposal development. It also includes practical assessment tools, checklists, templates and funding resources.
Who Is This Handbook For?
The handbook is designed for non-profit organisations, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations, social enterprises, development practitioners and others seeking to strengthen organisational capacity and improve funding readiness.
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