Introduction to fundraising

Date
13:30-15:00, 16 March 2027
Course length
1 Day
Attendance
Online
Contact
Joanne Kilday
Trainer
Ali Kerr
Topics
Funding & finance Running your organisation Learning & development
Course overview

This short online course is designed for small to medium‑sized organisations that want to learn more about the basics of fundraising.

The session will be delivered by Ali Kerr, and will be participatory, with breakout discussions. You are encouraged to keep your camera on and engage throughout.

Overall course aim

Participants will gain an introduction to different types of fundraising, including:

  • Searching for trust funding
  • Writing applications
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Community and events fundraising
Course objectives

By the end of this online course, participants will have:

  • A broad understanding of the different types of fundraising and what is relevant for their organisation
  • More knowledge about finding and applying for funding and prioritising applications
  • An increased confidence in exploring community and events fundraising
Who is the course aimed at?

This short course is designed for:

  • Small to medium organisations looking to learn more about fundraising
  • Individuals interested in understanding the basics of fundraising
Other Information

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.

Cost
£85 (member rate £60)

If you belong to an organisation in SCVO membership, you will save £25 when booking this course

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