‘Finding Funding’ – A one day introductory Fundraising workshop

Event Details -

• Date: 25/06/2013 - 09:30 - 16:30
• Venue: Close to Kings Cross, London
• Fee: GBP £185

Need to find funding and not sure where to start?   Need guidance on grants? Confused by community fundraising? Seeking alternatives to SLAs?Confounded by contracts?  Terrified by tenders? In the dark about social investment? Interested in income? 

… or perhaps you feel out of touch with the all the recent changes in the funding landscape?

The answer?  ‘Finding Funding’, a one day course may be just what you are looking for.  Learn up to date, practical solutions and strategies to maximise the potential for securing funding for your project or organisation. 

“Much easier to follow than expected.   Can’t wait to put into action what I have learnt today.  “

Who should attend?       

Staff and volunteers including Trustees, who may have little or no experience of fundraising, will find the material is presented in a highly accessible manner.  Experienced managers taking on fundraising responsibilities for the first time or seeking to keep their fundraising skills and knowledge up to date will also find the day valuable.

This is a small group workshop. We limit numbers taking part to 12 to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to discuss their own requirements in a friendly, relaxed and participative atmosphere.

Learning outcomes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

By the end of the course, participants will be better able to:

• Understand different sources of funds and their relevance
• Develop  and deliver fundraising strategies
• Identify suitable funders and understand their differing requirements
• Develop  effective business plans and funding proposals
• Draft a structured application with a good chance of success
• Maintain and develop high quality relationships with funders, sponsors and donors

"Very well presented. Easy going, but a wealth of knowledge.  Takes difficult concepts and breaks them down for ease of understanding.  Very good sources of information provided the confidence to put together  … funding proposals.”

Course Content

• The importance of planning
• Know your costs and how to present them
• Potential Funders and how to find them
• What makes a good application? Learn the techniques of attracting funders to read your bid
• Tendering for public sector contracts
• The importance of monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
• Nurturing Funders.  Building lasting relationships with funders and other supporters

All this and Accreditation too …

This course is accredited by the Open College Network Eastern Region -  ideal for anyone seeking a career in fundraising or building a CPD portfolio.  Optionally, participants may submit a course workbook; successful assessment leads to One Credit at Level Three, which may be counted towards a National Occupational Standard in fundraising. 

"Well communicated with detailed information and comprehensive coverage of funding tips, financial planning, procedures and  sources of funding."

Further Information -

• Company / Organisation: Charity Fundraising Ltd
• Contact: Peter See
• Email: info@charity-fundraising.org.uk
• Phone: 01394 610581
• Website: Charity Fundraising Ltd