Introduction Accurately understanding the needs of communities and service users, crafting targeted proposals, and pitching initiatives effectively are essential for NGOs seeking to enhance impact and secure resources. This course guides participants step-by-step through the strategies of needs assessment, the practical techniques of proposal writing and pitching with the support of AI, and aims to empower NGO staff to confidently and systematically develop project ideas that drive resources toward their organisations and beneficiaries. The workshop integrates theory, real-world case analysis, AI Application and group practice, enabling participants to immediately apply what they learn. Through these hands-on activities, they will boost the effectiveness of proposal writing, as well as their pitching and presentations in daily work, strengthening service design and organisational sustainability. Objective To master effective needs assessment methods for understanding community and service user needs To learn the structure, logic, and practical skills for writing impactful proposals To enhance core knowledge and skills for project pitching and communication To master the collaboration skill with AI Content Foundation of needs assessment, and identifying community and service user needs with data Key structures, logic, and hands-on tips for effective proposal writing Strategies to increase persuasiveness and effectiveness in pitching and presentations Real ...

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Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in enriching board diversity. This initiative cultivates resilient and adaptable governance structures, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic environments. This program also offers corporations a gateway to gain insights into social needs, ultimately creating meaningful social impact. “Resilient Governance: Building Sustainable Financial Resources” seminar will be held on 29 January, 2026 (Thur). We are honored to welcome Mr. Yam Tak Fai, Ronald, Partner of Audit and Assurance at RSM Hong Kong to share key strategies for strengthening financial governance. Mr. Yam currently serves as Deputy President of the World YMCA and Honorary Treasurer of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir,  bringing extensive knowledge in financial governance and rich experience in NGO governance. His professional insights will equip NGOs and SEs leaders with core strategies in financial governance and resource diversification, further consolidating their financial foundation, and enhancing their stability and appeal as reliable partners for corporate investment. Extending the discussion on resilient governance, Mr. Yam will ...

Recent trends of manpower and human resources in the social welfare sector have drawn NGOs’ concern over retention of existing practitioners as well as future leadership of the sector. Coupled with the increased pressure to adapt quickly to evolving service needs with limited resources, NGOs and the sector face many challenges to maintain quality service delivery, organisational management as well as governance. In light of these challenges and the changing talent development needs of the sector, The Council has partnered with The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to launch the “JC InnoPower Social Welfare Fellowship（the “Programme”) in early 2024. The Programme is a 12-month journey comprising around 30 days of Leadership Development over the first 6 months, followed by the design and implementation of a Staff Development Fund Project in the ensuing 6 months. Its aim is to broaden the exposure of senior management in the social welfare sector and develop their adaptive leadership and system mindset for enhanced organisation capacities and a sustainable ecosystem, while building a Community of Practice. The third cohort of the Programme will open for application in late January 2026. You are now cordially invited to the upcoming “JC InnoPower Social Welfare Fellowship” Info ...

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