Training offer : NGO’s Sustainability 2.0

Date: 14 – 20 September 2026

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Organizer: Spin – Associação Spin para o Intercâmbio, Formação e Cooperação entre os Povos

Goal: The “NGO’s Sustainability 2.0” Training Course aims to strengthen the capacity of youth organisations and NGOs to become more resilient, effective, and sustainable in the long term. Through a combination of non-formal education methods, peer learning, and practical workshops, participants will explore strategies for organisational development, financial sustainability, partnership building, communication, and impact management.

The training is designed to help organisations address current challenges in the non-profit sector and develop sustainable approaches that ensure their long-term viability and social impact. The project will happen under Spin’s KA1 Accreditation.

Who can participate: Youth workers, NGO staff members, project coordinators, managers, board members, volunteers with leadership responsibilities, and professionals involved in organisational development and sustainability within civil society organisations.

Participants from: Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries

Funding: Accommodation, meals, and programme activities are covered by the organisers through Erasmus+ funding. Travel costs are reimbursed according to Erasmus+ distance bands and the conditions specified by the organisers. Participants should consult the official call for detailed financial information and reimbursement procedures.

Additional details:

• Focus on the long-term sustainability of NGOs and youth organisations

• Exploration of organisational resilience and strategic planning

• Practical tools for financial sustainability and resource management

• Capacity building in communication, visibility, and stakeholder engagement

• Partnership development and international cooperation opportunities

• Exchange of good practices between organisations from different countries

• Non-formal education methodologies and peer-learning approaches

• Opportunity to strengthen organisational impact and long-term development strategies

Learning outcomes:

• Improved understanding of NGO sustainability models

• Enhanced strategic planning and organisational management skills

• Greater capacity to diversify resources and funding opportunities

• Strengthened networking and partnership-building competences

• Increased ability to design sustainable projects and organisational strategies

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 31 July 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14907/