Capacity

Building Institutional Muscle for Sustainable Impact

We transform African organizations through targeted capacity development that bridges critical skill gaps, strengthens systems, and fosters a culture of continuous learning.

Our Capacity Building Ecosystem

1. Organizational Capacity Assessments

Diagnostics that drive transformation

• Proprietary Tool: SDS Capacity Index™ evaluates 9 core dimensions

• Recent Engagement: Scored 37 Ugandan CSOs, enabling targeted $3.2M capacity investment

• Focus Areas:
  ✓ Governance & leadership
  ✓ Financial viability
  ✓ Program delivery
  ✓ MEL systems

2. Modular Training Programs

Learning that sticks

• Flagship Course: “Sustainability for African NGOs” (94% satisfaction rate)

• Unique Methodology:

  1. Pre-training gap analysis

  2. Contextualized case studies

  3. Post-training coaching circles

  4. 6-month impact tracking

3. Systems Strengthening

Beyond training to institutionalization

• Success Story: Implemented cross-department knowledge management system reducing staff onboarding time by 65%

• Our Approach:

  • Process optimization

  • Technology integration

  • Succession planning

4. Sector-Specific Academies

Deep dives for development professionals

• Current Offerings:

  • MEL Practitioner Certification

  • NGO Financial Management Masterclass

  • Advocacy & Policy Influence Lab

The SDS Difference

✅ African Practice Labs: Simulations based on real regional challenges
✅ Co-Creation Model: 70% of content developed with local partners
✅ Impact Guarantee: Free follow-up until competencies are operationalized

Capacity Growth Metrics