With increased competition for grants and funding, organisations from the public, academic and third sectors are under increasing pressure to secure funding at a time when public sector cuts are widespread. These difficulties have necessitated a more robust approach to fundraising to help ensure that needs of beneficiaries continue to be met. During an economic downturn, it is likely that needs of target groups will become more intense and the number of funding applications to grant making bodies will continue to rise. This workshop will provide delegates with information and knowledge that assures their thinking is up to date and competitive.
In addition to providing delegates with an overview of the bidding process, this workshop will include advanced thinking strategies to help your applications improve and stand out. The session is delivered though a combination of presentation, exercises, discussion, questions and answers.
19 July, Manchester. Venue details.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for delegates from across the public, voluntary and academic sectors who are responsible for securing funding opportunities.
Timings: 9.00am coffee, 9.30am start, 4.00pm finish.
The workshop programme includes:
- The current climate for funding
- The planning process
- The elements of sustainability
- Auditing current activities
- Seeking new forms of support and income generation
- Costing projects, services and activities
- Developing the case for support
- Styles and methods of approach
- Developing successful bids
- Long term strategy
By the end of the workshop participants should be better able and inspired to:
- Compete successfully in an oversubscribed environment
- Ensure a sustainable approach to generating funds for their organisation
- Have a clearer idea about what is needed to make their applications stand out
- Involve others constructively in the process and maximise on their skills
- Provide added value to their organisations
Workshop Facilitator: Gina Negus, The Projects Company
Gina Negus is the founder of The Projects Company and provides consultancy, training and facilitation in management and fundraising techniques. She has considerable experience of developing and delivering training workshops and works with organisations of all sizes to help them improve their fundraising strategy. Her workshops aim to be fun and interactive and include a mix of theory, practical exercises and group work.
