It’s an exciting time to be working in the social sector. As Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and mission-driven teams strive to tackle increasingly complex global challenges, the quality of people and their skills becomes the single greatest determinant of our success.

This is precisely why the Skills Builder Global Impact Fellowship is vital. This Fellowship is designed not just to train individuals, but to fundamentally embed a shared language and methodology for essential skills across the organisation.

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The Power of a Universal Framework

At the core of the Global Impact Fellowship is the Skills Builder Universal Framework. For organisations focused on maximising their reach and effectiveness, the framework is a powerful tool.

Why? Because it provides a common, robust, and evidence-based structure for identifying, teaching, and assessing the essential skills- like problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership- that drive real-world results.

For NGOs, this means:

• Clarity in Development: Moving beyond vague aspirations to concrete, measurable skill steps.
• Consistent Language: Creating a unified way for staff, volunteers, and partners to talk about, articulate, and own their essential skill development journey.
• Transferable Success: Ensuring the skills learned translate directly into improved project delivery, stronger stakeholder management, and greater organisational resilience.

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What this means for your NGO

The Global Impact Fellowship is a strategic imperative for any NGO committed to maximising its mission. By adopting the Universal Framework, you are making an investment that uplifts both your internal capacity and the long-term success of the people you support.

"The Fellowship unites organisations from around the world in a shared mission: to ensure everyone develops the essential skills they need to thrive. The Fellowship is a profoundly motivating space where diverse perspectives connect, share unique insights, and drive collective action. By equipping teams and supporting programs with a proven Framework, we move beyond individual training to collaboratively establish a global structure for measurable, real-world impact."

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Sophie Deaville, Head of Global Programmes at Skills Builder Partnership

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The Skills Builder Global Impact Fellowship presents a chance to standardise excellence with Impact Level Accreditation and accelerate the work you do every day. Mission-aligned NGOs are invited to explore the Universal Framework as a way to build the essential skills necessary for achieving their next phase of impact.

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Feeling inspired?

Applications for the next cohort of the Global Impact Fellowship are now open and we would love to hear from you. 

‍Book in a call with the Skills Builder Global team today!