Following our fruitful session with arts marketeers last week I have postponed our fundraising session as I am aware that a number of you had wanted to attend but were unable to make the date offered.
If you think you or anybody you know would benefit from being able to meet with others who understand the challenges of fundraising, share tips and find ways we may be able to support each other do look at the dates and times mooted at this link. http://www.doodle.com/wdtdng9qhscuhuk7
I am currently completing a course to become a qualified funding adviser and whilst I am far from an expert I'm very happy to share anything I've learned and support the group as best I can.
The Pound Arts Centre team have offered to host this session for us, I am aware that public transport access to Corsham can be a problem so if that makes it impossible for you to attend but you would otherwise want to please do let me know.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Support networks for anyone involved in arts marketing, fundraising, programming, working as an individual practitioners...
As it is so often the same faces, generally organisation Directors who sit around the networking tables, we thought it was about time we helped all of the other essential people who make the arts happen in Wiltshire, meet each other.
I am hoping to organise informal networking sessions for those involved in marketing, fundraising, programming, producing, venue managing, working as an individual practitioner or technician. Are there any others that you think might be useful?
I am aware that many of you wear more than one hat for your organisations so please feel free to be involved with as many of these networks as you feel is useful.
My suggestion for a loose agenda would be:
1. Introductions and sharing of areas of work (Under relevant heading, eg: marketing) that each person feels they/ their org is particular strong at and one that is more challenging
2. Informal response, advice, offers of support identified from sharing
2. Identify areas where there may be benefits in working together
3. Actions: Long and short term
An opportunity to continue more informal conversations, sharing thoughts, ideas and support over a glass of wine or soft drink will be facilitated following the main agenda.
These sessions will be confidential (with only actions minuted) so that all those who attend feel able to talk openly about their work in order that the groups can most effectively support each other.
These events will be FREE to WAP members and £5 for non members (remember it only cost £10 to become a WAP member for individuals and £30 for small organisations).
I have made a start by booking the following sessions:
Marketing network: Wednesday 28 September 4 - 6pm Salisbury Arts Centre
Fundraising network: Thursday 6 October 4 - 6pm Pound Arts Centre, Corsham
Individual Practitioners: Wednesday 12 October 2 - 4pm Fat Fowl, Bradford On Avon
Please do let any colleagues who don't receive WAP emails know about these sessions. It would also be useful for you to let me know which of the other networks suggested you might be interested in attending. Feel free to leave a comment on the blog or email me wiltshireartspromoters@gmail.com. Please let me know if you would like to attend either of these sessions by email also.
I am hoping to organise informal networking sessions for those involved in marketing, fundraising, programming, producing, venue managing, working as an individual practitioner or technician. Are there any others that you think might be useful?
I am aware that many of you wear more than one hat for your organisations so please feel free to be involved with as many of these networks as you feel is useful.
My suggestion for a loose agenda would be:
1. Introductions and sharing of areas of work (Under relevant heading, eg: marketing) that each person feels they/ their org is particular strong at and one that is more challenging
2. Informal response, advice, offers of support identified from sharing
2. Identify areas where there may be benefits in working together
3. Actions: Long and short term
An opportunity to continue more informal conversations, sharing thoughts, ideas and support over a glass of wine or soft drink will be facilitated following the main agenda.
These sessions will be confidential (with only actions minuted) so that all those who attend feel able to talk openly about their work in order that the groups can most effectively support each other.
These events will be FREE to WAP members and £5 for non members (remember it only cost £10 to become a WAP member for individuals and £30 for small organisations).
I have made a start by booking the following sessions:
Marketing network: Wednesday 28 September 4 - 6pm Salisbury Arts Centre
Fundraising network: Thursday 6 October 4 - 6pm Pound Arts Centre, Corsham
Individual Practitioners: Wednesday 12 October 2 - 4pm Fat Fowl, Bradford On Avon
Please do let any colleagues who don't receive WAP emails know about these sessions. It would also be useful for you to let me know which of the other networks suggested you might be interested in attending. Feel free to leave a comment on the blog or email me wiltshireartspromoters@gmail.com. Please let me know if you would like to attend either of these sessions by email also.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Succeeding Online
This looks like another good one form Action Planning!
Would you like to make more effective use of the web, mobile and social media to raise funds for your charity, reach more people and cut costs?
If so, you are warmly invited to ‘Succeeding Online’, the one-day masterclass delivered by Tom Latchford, CEO of Raising IT, and one of Britain’s foremost communicators in this field. An inspirational speaker, Tom addresses many of the sector’s leading conferences and has played a key role in enabling charities of all sizes to access leading-edge thinking from other sectors and use technology to drive up fundraising revenue and reach.
You are welcome to join us on either 20 July at Hamilton House, London or 22 September at the Resource Centre, London. The brochure on the masterclass is here and you can book here.
The masterclass will demonstrate the tools and techniques being used by charities leading the way, such as Macmillan, Dyslexia Action and Best Beginnings. It will include live website reviews and each charity attending will receive expert practical advice on how to enhance its current website and social media presence. The masterclass will help you to:
* move beyond having a simple brochure site to an interactive and engaging website that furthers your charity's goals
* develop a clear action plan for raising more funds and awareness online
* create cost-effective campaigns to deliver a high return on investment
* learn about the latest social media trends and new functionality on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
* make campaigns go viral, with examples of charities which have succeeded
* conform to best practice in accessibility standards
Book online and request invoice Download Brochure View all workshops
Your participation fee of £179 includes VAT, all course resources and lunch. You can book by entering your details here and will have the choice of either requesting an invoice or paying online. Alternatively you can complete the form on the course brochure, email anne@actionplanning.co.uk or phone Anne on 020 8661 8060.
You can read delegate feedback below:
"Tom is an amazing visionary. His ability to see the direction towards which the not-for-profit sector is heading means we should all take the time to listen to what he says."
Neal Gandhi, CEO, QuickStartGlobal
"Your presentation technique was upbeat, fun and very inspiring while delivering a number of key messages about how we use ICT."
Mark Flint, Strategic Manager, Cambridgeshire Centre
"Your course was excellent, innovative and cutting-edge."
Constantino Dumangane, Fundraiser, Race Equality First
"I have no hesitance in recommending this to anyone considering a third sector digital offering."
Bimal Harry, Director, Pound for Pound
Would you like to make more effective use of the web, mobile and social media to raise funds for your charity, reach more people and cut costs?
If so, you are warmly invited to ‘Succeeding Online’, the one-day masterclass delivered by Tom Latchford, CEO of Raising IT, and one of Britain’s foremost communicators in this field. An inspirational speaker, Tom addresses many of the sector’s leading conferences and has played a key role in enabling charities of all sizes to access leading-edge thinking from other sectors and use technology to drive up fundraising revenue and reach.
You are welcome to join us on either 20 July at Hamilton House, London or 22 September at the Resource Centre, London. The brochure on the masterclass is here and you can book here.
The masterclass will demonstrate the tools and techniques being used by charities leading the way, such as Macmillan, Dyslexia Action and Best Beginnings. It will include live website reviews and each charity attending will receive expert practical advice on how to enhance its current website and social media presence. The masterclass will help you to:
* move beyond having a simple brochure site to an interactive and engaging website that furthers your charity's goals
* develop a clear action plan for raising more funds and awareness online
* create cost-effective campaigns to deliver a high return on investment
* learn about the latest social media trends and new functionality on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
* make campaigns go viral, with examples of charities which have succeeded
* conform to best practice in accessibility standards
Book online and request invoice Download Brochure View all workshops
Your participation fee of £179 includes VAT, all course resources and lunch. You can book by entering your details here and will have the choice of either requesting an invoice or paying online. Alternatively you can complete the form on the course brochure, email anne@actionplanning.co.uk or phone Anne on 020 8661 8060.
You can read delegate feedback below:
"Tom is an amazing visionary. His ability to see the direction towards which the not-for-profit sector is heading means we should all take the time to listen to what he says."
Neal Gandhi, CEO, QuickStartGlobal
"Your presentation technique was upbeat, fun and very inspiring while delivering a number of key messages about how we use ICT."
Mark Flint, Strategic Manager, Cambridgeshire Centre
"Your course was excellent, innovative and cutting-edge."
Constantino Dumangane, Fundraiser, Race Equality First
"I have no hesitance in recommending this to anyone considering a third sector digital offering."
Bimal Harry, Director, Pound for Pound
Monday, 21 March 2011
Managing The Fundraising Function
Invitation to a one-day CEO / Director-level masterclass on 'Managing the Fundraising Function'
on 22 March, 14 April or 19 May in London
Download brochure
We would be delighted if you or a colleague could join us at our next CEO / Director - level masterclass, which will address a central challenge for many charities - how to develop a strong and broadly based fundraising function which can help offset cuts in statutory funding.
Led by David Saint, Chairman of Action Planning and an adviser to many of Britain's leading charities, the masterclass is designed principally for those chief executives and recently appointed fundraising directors who do not have a specialist background in fundraising. Finance directors wishing better to understand the fundraising process may also find it helpful. The masterclass will give you an understanding of:
* how to develop a fundraising strategy which meshes with your organisational strategy
* how to ensure you have the right people, doing the right things
* what to expect of those in each fundraising role and the key questions to ask in order to assess performance
* the principles involved in fundraising from all sources including major donors, communities, statutory sources, trusts and foundations, legacies, lottery distributors and companies
* how to assess and develop the opportunity to generate earned income
* what level of investment you should commit to each type of fundraising, and what return you should expect
* your role in managing relationships with key funders
* how to motivate your trustees and other key supporters to help you secure major gifts
The participation fee of £225 includes VAT, lunch and all course materials. If you would like to join us, simply enter your details here we will register you and send an invoice. Alternatively, you can complete and return the form on the brochure. Here are some comments from those who have attended this masterclass in the past:
"Attending this course has been an excellent investment. It is one of the best courses I have been on for a long time."
Mike Wilkerson, Head of Fundraising and Support Services, St Wilfred’s Hospice
"The session on how to select and manage a Fundraising Director was particularly instructive."
Terry Huxtable, Chief Executive, Dr Hadwen Trust
"Excellent and so useful."
Carol Stone, Chief Executive, Ellenor Lions Hospice
on 22 March, 14 April or 19 May in London
Download brochure
We would be delighted if you or a colleague could join us at our next CEO / Director - level masterclass, which will address a central challenge for many charities - how to develop a strong and broadly based fundraising function which can help offset cuts in statutory funding.
Led by David Saint, Chairman of Action Planning and an adviser to many of Britain's leading charities, the masterclass is designed principally for those chief executives and recently appointed fundraising directors who do not have a specialist background in fundraising. Finance directors wishing better to understand the fundraising process may also find it helpful. The masterclass will give you an understanding of:
* how to develop a fundraising strategy which meshes with your organisational strategy
* how to ensure you have the right people, doing the right things
* what to expect of those in each fundraising role and the key questions to ask in order to assess performance
* the principles involved in fundraising from all sources including major donors, communities, statutory sources, trusts and foundations, legacies, lottery distributors and companies
* how to assess and develop the opportunity to generate earned income
* what level of investment you should commit to each type of fundraising, and what return you should expect
* your role in managing relationships with key funders
* how to motivate your trustees and other key supporters to help you secure major gifts
The participation fee of £225 includes VAT, lunch and all course materials. If you would like to join us, simply enter your details here we will register you and send an invoice. Alternatively, you can complete and return the form on the brochure. Here are some comments from those who have attended this masterclass in the past:
"Attending this course has been an excellent investment. It is one of the best courses I have been on for a long time."
Mike Wilkerson, Head of Fundraising and Support Services, St Wilfred’s Hospice
"The session on how to select and manage a Fundraising Director was particularly instructive."
Terry Huxtable, Chief Executive, Dr Hadwen Trust
"Excellent and so useful."
Carol Stone, Chief Executive, Ellenor Lions Hospice
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