Funding fundamentals: writing strong progress reports for funders

This online session is designed for organisations that want to improve how they report to funders and demonstrate the impact that they are making. The session focuses on the different types of reporting you may be asked for, what should be collated during a funding period and how to evidence your outcomes.

The session will be participatory, with opportunities for discussion and reflection. You are encouraged to keep your camera on and take part in group activities throughout.

Participants will gain an introduction to key aspects of:

• Exploring the different types of reports
• Using digital tools, including AI, responsibly
• Thinking like a funder
• Strengthening report quality and making your report stand out
• Enhancing your relationship and reputation with your funder

Course objectives

• Understand why and how funders ask for reports on financial spend, progress and impact
• Understand where digital tools, including AI, can support you in writing your report and where human judgement must lead
• Gain insight into how funders review reports and what they typically look for
• Learn how to communicate your work clearly and ensure your report is aligned with your approved application

• Small to medium‑sized organisations looking to improve their approach to writing funding reports
• Staff, volunteers or board members involved in preparing funding reports who want to strengthen their approach

We welcome your feedback to help us continue improving the course, so please take a moment to complete the post‑course survey and share any comments you may have.