Essential Fundraising Skills Training Courses 2015/16

ESSENTIAL FUNDRAISING SKILLS TRAINING COURSES OCTOBER 2015 – APRIL 2016

COURSES: OCTOBER 2015 – APRIL 2016 BIRMINGHAM Tue 6 Oct Tue 15 Dec Thu 21 Jan Wed 9 Mar

Planning a fundraising strategy Using and managing data in fundraising Practical digital fundraising Networking and making the ask

BRISTOL Wed 2 Dec Tue 26 Jan Thu 18 Feb Thu 17 Mar Wed 13 Apr

Networking and making the ask Planning a fundraising strategy Practical digital fundraising Writing strong funding applications Using and managing data in fundraising

LEEDS Thu 19 Nov Tue 19 Jan

Practical digital fundraising Writing strong funding applications

LONDON Wed 7 Oct Thu 26 Nov Tue 12 Jan Wed 10 Feb Thu 14 Apr

Writing strong funding applications Planning a fundraising strategy Networking and making the ask Using and managing data in fundraising Practical digital fundraising

MANCHESTER Tue 16 Feb Tue 5 Apr

Planning a fundraising strategy Networking and making the ask

NOTTINGHAM Tue 17 Nov

Writing strong funding applications

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Wed 21 Oct

Using and managing data in fundraising

ESSENTIAL FUNDRAISING SKILLS TRAINING COURSES Between October 2015 and April 2016 we are offering a set of five ‘Essential’ one-day training courses taking place across England: • • • • •

Networking and making the ask Planning a fundraising strategy Practical digital fundraising Using and managing data in fundraising Writing strong funding applications

These courses are suitable for anyone involved in fundraising or wanting to develop fundraising skills in the arts/cultural sector.

You’ll find course descriptions and full booking information inside this leaflet, and we are again offering a range of discounts to encourage you to attend as many courses as possible: you could attend all five courses for just £350+VAT representing unbeatable value for money.

We are also running other one-training courses ‘on demand’, half-day Trustee Leadership courses, and offering bespoke training to suit your specific needs.

Visit artsfundraising.org.uk/ training-courses-1516 for full details

NETWORKING AND MAKING THE ASK Do you find the idea of developing relationships with donors and funders daunting and then, worse still, asking for money?

This introductory course with FRANCES TIPPER will help you make the right first impression, develop rapport with potential donors and funders, and feel comfortable about asking for money.

“ Made me feel very at ease in relation to a topic I generally find very intimidating.”

PREVIOUS COURSE PARTICIPANT

PRACTICAL DIGITAL FUNDRAISING How do you go about optimising your website, e-marketing and social media in order to raise funds? This one-day introductory course is full of practical advice and exercises in using digital tools to fundraising for an organisation on a tight budget. HOWARD LAKE will guide you through what digital fundraising tools are available to you, and how you choose the right ones for your organisation.

“ Practical and accessible ideas to improve digital fundraising for your organisation – a wide variety of approaches to take home.”

PREVIOUS COURSE PARTICIPANT

PLANNING A FUNDRAISING STRATEGY It is often difficult to sit back and get a bit of perspective on where you want to go with your fundraising. What is right for your organisation might not be right for another.

RUTH JARRATT will enable you to understand the different methods of fundraising, and will give you a step-by-step process to follow, and a framework you can adapt for your own organisation.

“ Excellent training – would happily attend another of their sessions.”

PREVIOUS COURSE PARTICIPANT

USING AND MANAGING DATA IN FUNDRAISING In an age when organisations are becoming swamped with data, how can you make best use of it to enhance and develop your fundraising? The Audience Agency’s LEO SHARROCK will demonstrate the importance of data, and will help you to understand the practical tools and skills required to harness its potential for fundraising.

“ Was so impressed by Leo's obvious passion and ability to discuss things in an accessible way.”

PREVIOUS COURSE PARTICIPANT

WRITING STRONG FUNDING APPLICATIONS Applying to trusts and foundations for funding is very competitive. Giving your application the best chance of success depends on rigorously matching your project to the funder’s priorities and communicating the strengths of the project powerfully and succinctly. RUTH JARRATT will take you through the application process, giving you a set of practical steps to follow in developing a bid, and tips regarding the do’s and don’ts of strong application writing.

“ Loved it. Am brand new to this and didn't feel swamped or stupid!”

PREVIOUS COURSE PARTICIPANT

COURSES

£95+VAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

PRICING & DISCOUNTS Each course costs £95+VAT Multi-course discounts for Sector Partner members Book 1 course and save £10 Book any 2 courses and save £30 Book any 3 courses and save £45 Book any 4 courses and save £80 Book all 5 courses and save £125 These prices are available to members of ABO, AD:UK, AIM, AMA, BAFA, CVAN, Dance UK, ITC, NMDC, SCL and UK Theatre.

Group bookings Book 3+ places for any single course and save £10 per person.

Multi-course discounts for non Sector Partners If you are not a member of any of our Sector Partners, please contact us by phone or email for pricing and booking.

Only one discount applies at any one time.

See artsfundraising.org.uk for our full terms & conditions of booking.

HOW TO BOOK Online: artsfundraising.org.uk By phone: 020 7247 1430 By email: artsfundraising@cause4.co.uk

020 7247 1430 artsfundraising@cause4.co.uk @artsfundraising artsfundraising.org.uk Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Gun House 1 Artillery Passage Aldgate London E1 7 L J

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