This course will equip you with the tools you need to secure more funding from trusts and foundations, showing you how to identify valuable funder prospects, develop a more compelling case for support, write more impactful applications and build strong long-term relationships with funders.
It is ideal for people who have some bid writing experience already but who would like to:
- Take a step back and consider how to develop a more strategic approach
- Understand what funders are thinking and prioritising in a post-Covid landscape
- Fine-tune their applications to stand out from the crowd in a world where funders receive urgent, compelling applications every day
The course is delivered online over the course of two mornings: Thursday 22 February 2024, 10:00am - 12:15pm and Thursday 29 February 2024, 10:00am - 12:45pm. Participants must attend both sessions. The trainers will be setting some exercises for you to work on independently between the two sessions. To get the most from the course, we recommend that you set aside some time for these before the second day.
Day One (10:00-12:15 including a break)
- The state of grant funding after the pandemic – how have funders been affected, and what are they prioritising?
- Stage 1: Mapping out and prioritising your funding needs
- Stage 2: Building a pipeline of potential funders
- Stage 3: Developing your central case for support
- Introducing some exercises to work on before the second day
Day Two (10:00-12:45 including a break)
- Stage 4: Bid writing: standing out from the crowd and making the most of your limited time
- Stage 5: Grant reporting, record-keeping and relationship-building with funders
- Insights from the other side of the desk: what funders say, what they really mean and what to do about it
After each session, you will have access to one-to-one support from the Organisational Development team, for advice in any areas or subjects you would like (by appointment).
Please note, spaces on the course may be limited to one person per organisation, depending on demand.
This training is for representatives of local voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It is not open to members of the public.
Terms and Conditions
By booking you are confirming acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation and punctuality
If, on consecutive occasions, you arrive late, leave early or fail to attend without providing prior notice at least 3 working days in advance of an event start time, a temporary bar will be enforced on your organisation for a period of 6 months.
