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An introduction to writing bids for funding from grant making trusts and foundations.
This workshop runs alongside Trust Fundraising covering different aspects of trust and foundation fundraising. Participants should try to attend both workshops in either order.
TOPICS COVERED
Establishing Credibility - Rejection Reasons - Reserves - Volunteers - Community Support - User Involvement - Finding Evidence - Human Stories - Signposting - Concise Bids - Quoting Statistics - Terminology - Formatting - Proofreading - Funding Timetables - Full Cost Recovery - Under Costing - Contingencies - Financial Controls - Online Forms - Deadlines - Clarifications - Learning From Rejections - Feedback Statistics
PARTICIPANTS
For staff members, volunteers, trustees or board members of charities, schools, healthcare or public sector organisations who wish to apply to grant making trusts and foundations. People who provide advice to organisations are also welcome.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
Workshops consist of talk, questions and answers. There are no power points or audio visuals. There are no break out sessions, role playing exercises or group activities. Participants are not expected to introduce themselves. Workshops run better if participants are on video but it is not compulsory. Each workshop follows a script. By using scripts more topics can be covered in less time with complete accuracy. Participants are sent a copy of the script by email after the workshop. The trainer may add unscripted remarks during the workshop to liven things up. Workshops do not require prior knowledge. Everything is explained in everyday language. Jargon and acronyms are kept to a minimum.