Speak In is working with Tebussum Rashid of Sukoon Consultancy to deliver Fundraising support to BAME and Faith-based organisations working with children and young people.

Writing better funding applications

With an increasingly competitive environment and with the economic climate still uncertain, the voluntary and community sector needs to be even more confident when it comes to fundraising and funding applications. This course will give you valuable tips and knowledge about how to compose SMART proposals for any type of funder.

Who for?

Organisations with an interest in improving their confidence in writing funding applications/proposals

Outcomes

This course will enable participants to:

• Understand what funders are looking for in applications
• Understand how best to present the case on paper
• Feel more confident to complete an application form and/or proposal
• Develop the skills required for writing concisely

Topics

The course covers areas such as:

• Who's out there - where to get information about funding sources/resources
• Pre-application preparation
• Determining the funders criteria
• Costing
• Writing winning proposals
• Dealing with application forms
• How to avoid 'common' errors
• Checking and proofreading

Agenda

NCB will offer travel bursaries to organisations with a turnover of less than £100,000. Please send requests to sfullegar@ncb.org.uk

Speak in is running a complementary Are you fit for purpose- preparing yourself for contracts, commissioning and long-term survival one day course in London on the 4th March.