How NGOs Can Secure More Funding and Improve Operational Effectiveness: Donor Market Trends, Automation and AI
In 2026, competition for donor funding remains intense, while expectations for transparency, reporting, and effective project management continue to rise. For NGOs, charitable foundations and donor organizations, it is important not only to identify new funding opportunities but also to ensure effective management of grant-funded projects and resources.
We invite representatives of NGOs, charitable foundations, and donor organizations to join our webinar exploring the latest trends in the donor funding landscape, evolving grantmaker requirements, and opportunities to streamline operations through modern digital solutions and artificial intelligence.
During the webinar, BDO in Ukraine’s experts will share practical insights into securing funding, discuss common challenges in the implementation of donor-funded projects, and demonstrate how automation and AI-powered tools can help organizations work more efficiently, reduce administrative burden, and devote more time and resources to achieving their goals.
Date: 24 September 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 Online (Kyiv time)
Format: Online (MS Teams)
Language: Ukrainian
Only registered participants will receive a livestream link.
The event will be held in Ukrainian, so the registration form is available in Ukrainian.
During the webinar, participants will learn about:
- The donor funding landscape in Ukraine in 2026: key trends, market dynamics and current opportunities for NGOs.
- What donors expect today: insights from an analysis of grant programmes in 2025-2026 and the key factors influencing funding decisions.
- Donor project reviews and common challenges: practical insights from auditors and recommendations for preparing for project audits and compliance reviews.
- How AI, cloud services and automation can help NGOs improve operational processes and secure more resources.
Speakers:
- The donor funding landscape in Ukraine in 2026: key trends, market dynamics and current opportunities for NGOs — Andrii Borenkov, Partner, Head of Advisory
- What donors expect today: insights from an analysis of grant programmes in 2025-2026 and the key factors influencing funding decisions — Ilona Yanovska, Analyst
- Donor project reviews and common challenges: practical insights from auditors and recommendations for preparing for project audits and compliance reviews — Nataliya Liakh, Deputy Head of the Audit Department, Svitlana Danylenko, A3 auditor
- How AI, cloud services and automation can help NGOs improve operational processes and secure more resources — Yehor Terekhov, Business Applications Developer, Andrii Paios, IT Director
By attending this webinar, you will gain valuable insights into the latest trends shaping the donor funding landscape, better understand grantmakers’ expectations, and explore practical tools that can streamline project management for NGOs. Discover how automation and AI can reduce administrative workload, improve resource allocation, and help your organization focus on delivering meaningful impact through their initiatives.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing practical knowledge and experiences!
Contact person:
Alla Stupenko, Head of Marketing+38 097 975 45 75
astupenko@bdo.ua
Organizer:
BDO in Ukraine is part of BDO, one of the largest international audit and consulting networks, and has been operating in Ukraine since 1997. The company has three offices located in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv, employing 231 people. Today, BDO in Ukraine is one of the leaders in the national market, providing a wide range of services, including audit, accounting outsourcing, tax consulting, valuation, including war damage assessment, corporate finance, business and IT consulting, cybersecurity, and trainings. The company continues to operate and create new jobs for Ukrainian professionals. BDO’s clients include private and state-owned companies, as well as NGOs, across almost all sectors of the economy.