Endowment Fund Training
Gain mastery in endowment fund strategies tailored for the Third Sector in Zambia. This course covers asset allocation, spending policies, risk management, governance, and mission-aligned investing. You will learn to safeguard capital, sustain long-term impact, and engage confidently with boards and donors through clear communication and practical tools that fit local nonprofit needs.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical tools for designing and managing a sustainable endowment fund to support your organisation's mission over the long term. You will learn essential investment strategies, asset allocation techniques, risk management practices, and simple model portfolios. Additionally, you will develop clear spending policies, create five-year financial projections, and conduct stress tests. The training strengthens governance structures, ensures investments align with your values, and equips you to communicate effectively with boards and donors using ready-made templates and straightforward explanations.
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Develop skills
- Build endowment portfolios by allocating assets, diversifying investments, and rebalancing them effectively.
- Design spending policies, establish payout rules, and generate five-year projections quickly.
- Manage key endowment risks including market volatility, inflation, and liquidity using practical tools.
- Align investments with your mission through ESG criteria, exclusions, and impact investing strategies.
- Strengthen governance by defining roles, selecting investment managers, and reporting transparently to donors.
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