What do fundraisers really do anyway? Pam knows, with nearly 25 years of experience working in fundraising, she will
tell you all about the activities and related resources that make up ‘fundraising’. She will reveal the
mysteries behind where the money is: who has it, how much do they have and how much does it cost to raise
it.
Understanding organisational funding needs and how to target the right source for these is vital to any funding
application you might make, as is knowing what funders need – you will examine funders expectations and why
they may be suitable (or not) to your organisation!
Every sector has it’s own jargon and buzzwords, and funders are no different so you will begin to speak the funders
language by looking at current jargon and how to communicate with a range of funding sources.
After a tasty lunch and time to chat with fellow participants, you will begin to put all you have learnt into
practise…there are as many different formats and styles for writing proposals and requests for support as
there are applicants and so you must be able to identify the most appropriate for each application you
make.
As every good Scout will tell you their motto is “be prepared”, indeed in funding it is essential that you be
prepared. Pam will guide you through strategy, planning and time lines, and how to create realistic
fundraising plans for the short and medium term.
Taking care of donors after the cheque is in the bank plays as important a part of funding as the application does,
it is more than just a thank you! You will explore the complexities of stewardship and the art of
cultivation.
Funding is not a quick progress, it takes time, effort and a lot of leg work especially when it comes to research –
Pam will take you through the role of research and how important it is in successful funding applications,
it is beyond looking in the directories.
Facebook, twitter and blogging don’t have to be a mystery…this course will look at:
Blogging
Video & audio
Facebook
Twitter
A social media strategy in 20 minutes
Through group and individual exercises this one day course will cover:
benefits of monitoring and evaluating
key stages of measuring impact and value
what is impact and what is value?
the current measurement of your project for funders
what data can you collect to demonstrate impact and value to funders?
top tips for putting together a basic impact and value evaluation report for your funders
The course covers all the main aspects of financial management, looking backwards at annual accounts and forwards at
planning tools, and how these are linked:
Financial management: role of financial management – purpose and responsibilities; and financial management and the
need for sound control systems.
Management reporting: management reporting to the Board; and accountability and reporting to funders and
stakeholders
Statutory Financial Statements: principles underlying financial accounting statutory reporting requirements; content
and format; working through a set of annual accounts to explain the terminology, what the figures mean and
how the different parts link together; and how the new SORP will affect annual accounts.
Budgeting: purpose; setting; monitoring and reporting; and full cost recovery.
Cashflow projections: purpose and construction of simple cashflow
The intended outcome and objective of the course is for attendees to leave with a clearer understanding of the principles of data protection and the GDPR and provide sufficient knowledge to better navigate the path toward compliance via the completion and use of both the personal data audit and the ability to develop and produce their own data protection policy document.
Participants will work towards a Level 5 certificate in Management and Leadership through CMI accredited training (Equivalent to SCQF Level 8). The training provides the next step for managers looking to develop their skills and gain professional recognition to aid future career development. The course covers information based decision making and managing team performance giving managers a rounded skills set and providing a foundation to work towards the diploma and Chartered Manager status.
In today’s climate it is essential individuals can manage the demands on their time. The course explores what helps
and hinders achieving priorities and presents tips and techniques for how to improve the use of time
available.
This course will help you to learn:
how time management can help with productivity
how and when to say “no” without offending
how to establish short and long term goals to achieve results
how to sustain these improvements
If organisations are to benefit from volunteers’ time, energy and talents, it is important that they invest
resources to make sure that their volunteers are well supported and that there is a good match between the
volunteer’s expectations and experience.
Organisations change and adapt over time. It is important therefore that volunteering within organisations is
reviewed from time to time, so that it matches the needs of the organisation and the expectations of current
and future volunteers.
This course will cover the following aspects of managing volunteers:
identifying the need for volunteers
defining the tasks for volunteers
recruiting volunteers to fill these roles
supporting volunteers within their roles
reviewing volunteers
valuing volunteers
This workshop uses practical exercises to help you:
write content which is creative, clear and concise
learn to write to a deadline
find the right style, tone and language for your content
structure content to tell a story or relay a message
avoid bad habits, clichés and gruesome grammar
The course covers all the main aspects of financial management, looking backwards at annual accounts and forwards at
planning tools, and how these are linked:
Financial management: role of financial management – purpose and responsibilities; and financial management and the
need for sound control systems.
Management reporting: management reporting to the Board; and accountability and reporting to funders and
stakeholders
Statutory Financial Statements: principles underlying financial accounting statutory reporting requirements; content
and format; working through a set of annual accounts to explain the terminology, what the figures mean and
how the different parts link together; and how the new SORP will affect annual accounts.
Budgeting: purpose; setting; monitoring and reporting; and full cost recovery.
Cashflow projections: purpose and construction of simple cashflow