This course will be delivered virtually via Zoom in two 3-hour sessions, taking place on Thursday 7th January 2027 from 10am-1pm and Thursday 14th January 2027 from 10am-1pm.
Essentials in Fundraising
Dates
7 Jan 2027 -14 Jan 2027
Course Type
OnlineLength
2 x half daysPrice
£82.50 + VATLevel
Suitable for beginners
Essentials in Fundraising
Are you at the beginning of your arts or heritage fundraising career? Or do you need to know more about fundraising in your job? If so, then this course is for you.
Delivered online by Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, this practical course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to thrive as a fundraiser. Throughout the course, you will learn about the different income streams available, understand how to plan and conduct research, gain top tips for developing your Case for Support, and identify how to launch successful fundraising campaigns.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for individuals who are new to arts fundraising or those with prior fundraising experience who are looking for a refresher.
It will help you:
- Understand the latest trends in fundraising
- Discover different income streams, from Trusts and Foundations to individual giving and corporate sponsorship
- Identify where to focus your time to get the most effective return
- Build an effective fundraising Case for Support
- Gain top tips for writing applications
- Understand how to approach fundraising ethically
- Learn how to undertake effective fundraising research
This course will be delivered virtually via Zoom in two separate 3-hour sessions. The first of these will take place on Thursday 7th January 2027 from 10am to 1pm, and the second will take place on Thursday 14th January 2027 from 10am to 1pm. It is necessary to attend both sessions to complete the full training.
Alongside access to this live course, you will receive follow-up resources and guidance from Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, as well as access to our alumni network, offering first-hand insights of new opportunities and discounts on future courses.
Price
The cost of this six-hour online course is £82.50 + VAT.
A concession rate of £55 + VAT is available for freelancers and organisations with a turnover of £500,000 or under. To access the concession rate, please email artsfundraising@cause4.co.uk
Package Deal! Book four courses for the price of three. Whether you are booking four places on one course or four separate courses, pay for three and get the fourth completely free! Just get in touch with us at artsfundraising@cause4.co.uk once you have booked and paid for your first three spaces to receive your free code!
Refund Policy
Please see https://artsfundraising.org.uk/courses/ for our refund policy
We believe everyone in the cultural sector deserves access to fundraising skills. That’s why we offer a low-cost entry point to our arts fundraising training programme via our £10 bursary tickets. If you’d like to receive a bursary ticket, please complete this form and we’ll be in touch with more details.
Trainer: Helen Jenkins
This course will be delivered by Helen Jenkins, Founder of 117 Consulting and expert fundraiser with more than 20 years’ experience working with arts, culture and heritage organisations. In her early career Helen specialised in organising overseas challenges and large events for charities and has since had senior management and board level roles in a range of organisations. Through 117 Consulting, Helen supports the sector to build fundraising strategies that actually work, helping organisations make complex decisions and ensures individuals develop their fundraising skills.
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