Training Programs

What do we actually teach, and how?

Programs built around the real financial challenges facing cooperatives, nonprofits, and community associations in Colombia. Practical, contextual, and designed to work inside your organization's governance structure.

In-person financial workshop for a Colombian cooperative
In-Person

Presential Financial Management Workshop

This flagship program brings financial education directly to your organization. Participants work through real accounting documents, cash flow concepts, and budget planning tools adapted for cooperatives and nonprofits operating under Colombian regulations.

Understanding income and expenditure flows in non-commercial organizations
Reading and interpreting balance sheets and cash flow statements
Preparing financial information for assemblies and governing boards
Colombian regulatory framework for cooperatives and nonprofits (ESAL)
On-site or Cartagena 8–30 participants 1–3 day format
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Cooperative assembly making collective financial decisions together
Participatory

Collective Financial Decision-Making

Designed for organizations whose financial decisions involve assemblies, councils, or collective governance bodies. This program builds shared financial vocabulary and decision-making frameworks across the whole membership, not just the treasurer.

Building shared financial vocabulary across organizational roles
Facilitating productive financial discussions in assemblies
Budget approval processes in democratic governance structures
Managing financial disagreements constructively
Connecting financial decisions to organizational social purpose
On-site facilitation Full assembly format Half or full day
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Nonprofit team working on transparent financial reporting documentation
Accountability

Transparency and Accountability Reporting

A focused program on communicating financial information clearly to diverse audiences: members, donors, regulatory bodies, and the broader community. Covers both the technical and communicative dimensions of organizational financial reporting.

Structuring annual financial reports for different audiences
Visual and narrative approaches to financial communication
Meeting DIAN and regulatory reporting requirements for ESAL
Donor reporting best practices for Colombian nonprofits
On-site or online Finance and comms teams 2-day intensive
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Online Learning

Live webinars: specific topics, accessible anywhere

Our webinar series covers focused topics in sustainable finance and cooperative economics. Shorter format, high practical value. Accessible to organizations across Colombia without travel requirements.

Reading Your Cash Flow

A practical introduction to cash flow concepts for organizations that are not financial specialists. Covers the difference between having money and being financially healthy, common misreadings, and basic forecasting for nonprofits.

Regulatory Compliance Basics

An overview of Colombian legal requirements for cooperatives (Ley 79 de 1988) and nonprofit organizations (ESAL). Covers registration, reporting obligations, and common compliance challenges faced by small and medium-sized organizations.

Budget Planning for Social Organizations

How to build and manage an organizational budget when revenue is variable and the purpose is social rather than commercial. Covers participatory budgeting methods and how to present budget proposals to governing bodies.

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Not sure which program fits your organization?

Tell us about your organization and we can suggest the most appropriate starting point. There is no obligation, just a conversation about your needs.

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