$Designing a Winning Pitch Deck for Investors\/Fundraising$

Learn how to create a winning pitch deck that will impress investors and help you secure funding!
About this Event

This course focuses on creating persuasive pitch decks that capture the attention of potential investors, funders, and stakeholders. Participants will learn how to craft compelling narratives, present essential data visually, and structure slides to maximize clarity and impact. This training is ideal for startup founders, NGO teams, advocacy organizations, and community leaders seeking to boost their fundraising success. By the end of the course, participants will be able to produce professional pitch decks, grant proposals, and project overviews that resonate with potential donors and investors.

What will participants learn?

The essential structure of a successful pitch deck.
How to design compelling narratives that appeal to investors' and funders’ interests and emotions.
Designing visual aids like charts, graphs, and infographics to support the pitch.
Tips for using design principles (layout, color, and typography) to enhance clarity.

This training is designed to cater for

Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs
NGO Staff and Program Officers
Grant Writers and Fundraising Teams
Project Managers and Proposal Development Teams
Advocacy Campaign Teams

Qualifications of potential participants

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Google Docs.
Familiarity with basic design principles is helpful but not required.

The Learning Experience

Presentation: A walkthrough of the core structure of successful pitch decks for startups and NGOs.
Case Study Review: Analysis of real-world successful pitch decks from startups and NGOs.
Q&A Session: Opportunity for participants to get answers to specific questions about their pitch decks.
Checklist and pitch deck outlines for participants to use after the session in PDF

The Learning Outcome

Understand the key elements of a persuasive pitch deck for investors and fundraising.
Structure a pitch to highlight the organization's impact, vision, and funding needs.
Create clear and visually appealing slides that guide the viewer's attention.
Use storytelling techniques to create an emotional connection with investors and funders.
Incorporate data visualization (charts, graphs, and infographics) into pitch decks.
Tailor their pitch decks to the interests and preferences of different types of funders and investors.
Confidently create pitch materials that support grant applications, sponsorship requests, and investment proposals.