NGO & Social Enterprise Consulting

Help NGOs, foundations, and social enterprises develop strategies, write grant proposals, and build operational systems. A single successful grant proposal worth $100k earns the consultant $5k–$15k in fees.

Monthly Potential

$500–$5,000

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capital Needed

None

Income Period

Per Month

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Build expertise: 3+ years in NGO program management, M&E, or grant writing is minimum credibility
2

Create a portfolio: volunteer to write 2 grant proposals for small NGOs — use the results as case studies
3

Register on NGO grant platforms: Devex, Idealist, and UNjobs as a freelance consultant
4

Charge: grant writing ₦100k–₦300k per proposal; strategic planning ₦500k–₦1.5m per project
5

Network at Nigeria NGO Forum, Ashoka, and Ford Foundation events — referrals dominate this space