Winning Grants From Trusts & Foundations

Trusts and foundations make over £4 billion in grants each year, but competition is high. This practical two day online course will equip you with the tools and confidence to secure more funding and stand out from the crowd in a very competitive funding landscape.

This course is for: People who already have some experience of trusts fundraising but would like to add more quality and strategy to their approach, maintain success in a tough funding landscape, and gain more insight into the mindset of funders.

You will be guided through a five-stage process to winning more grants: clarifying and prioritising your funding needs, building a strong pipeline of funders, shaping a compelling central case for support, writing bids that stand out, and managing reporting and relationships well. The session will also explore what funders are thinking and prioritising as the sector continues to rebuild after a pandemic and through a cost-of-living crisis, and how to tailor your applications accordingly.

What you’ll get from this course:

How to stand out from the crowd in a competitive climate, with funders receiving urgent, compelling applications every day
How to become more strategic in your bid writing, prospect research & relationship-building
A chance to step back and consider what isn’t working for you and how to improve it
An understanding of what funders are currently thinking and prioritising
Advice on common trusts fundraising mistakes, so you can avoid making them!

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