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What do fundraisers really do anyway? Pam knows, with nearly 25 years of experience working in fundraising, she will tell you all about the activities and related resources that make up ‘fundraising’. She will reveal the mysteries behind where the money is: who has it, how much do they have and how much does it cost to raise it.

Understanding organisational funding needs and how to target the right source for these is vital to any funding application you might make, as is knowing what funders need – you will examine funders expectations and why they may be suitable (or not) to your organisation!

Every sector has it’s own jargon and buzzwords, and funders are no different so you will begin to speak the funders language by looking at current jargon and how to communicate with a range of funding sources.

After a tasty lunch and time to chat with fellow participants, you will begin to put all you have learnt into practise…there are as many different formats and styles for writing proposals and requests for support as there are applicants and so you must be able to identify the most appropriate for each application you make.

As every good Scout will tell you their motto is “be prepared”, indeed in funding it is essential that you be prepared. Pam will guide you through strategy, planning and time lines, and how to create realistic fundraising plans for the short and medium term.

Taking care of donors after the cheque is in the bank plays as important a part of funding as the application does, it is more than just a thank you! You will explore the complexities of stewardship and the art of cultivation.

Funding is not a quick progress, it takes time, effort and a lot of leg work especially when it comes to research – Pam will take you through the role of research and how important it is in successful funding applications, it is beyond looking in the directories.

Facebook, twitter and blogging don’t have to be a mystery…this course will look at:

Blogging
Video & audio
Facebook
Twitter
A social media strategy in 20 minutes

Through group and individual exercises this one day course will cover:

benefits of monitoring and evaluating
key stages of measuring impact and value
what is impact and what is value?
the current measurement of your project for funders
what data can you collect to demonstrate impact and value to funders?
top tips for putting together a basic impact and value evaluation report for your funders

During this 2 day interactive course participants will:

• Identify strengths and areas to work on;
• Have a framework for managing and supervising people;
• Develop skills, techniques and strategies for managing people;
• Obtain support and encouragement;
• Tackle work related problems and issues.

Using group and individual tasks participants will learn about:

• being responsible for people and their work: hopes and fears;
• managing people, teams and group;
• managing change;
• identifying challenges and learning goals;
• supervision and appraisal;
• putting theory into practice: case study.

How does fundraising work … and why do donors give? You will discuss these questions, whilst examining the Pyramid, the Onion and the Seven Steps fundraising models.

How much money is out there, who has it, who gets it and how much does it cost to raise? Pam will guide you through an overview of Scottish fundraising, the landscape we live in and up-coming trends.

Does your organisation have what it takes? Discover the key organisational steps to becoming ‘fundraising ready’.

Knowing who are you and how you fit in is vital to success – you will examine your cause, your impact and internal and external factors.

First things first: your case for support! Pam will guide you through putting this together and show you how to modify it for a range of supporters: individuals, trusts and foundations, companies and events.

Strategy 101 for 2016 and beyond… You will discuss sustainability and review the various tools to get there and how to put the plan together.

Avoid the Daily Mail front page – understanding ethical and legal codes of practice is a vital factor when fundraising, so you will explore these and stewardship/donor relations.

Participants will work towards a Level 5 certificate in Management and Leadership through CMI accredited training (Equivalent to SCQF Level 8). The training provides the next step for managers looking to develop their skills and gain professional recognition to aid future career development. The course covers information based decision making and managing team performance giving managers a rounded skills set and providing a foundation to work towards the diploma and Chartered Manager status.

Through group and individual exercises this one day course will cover:

• benefits of monitoring and evaluating;
• key stages of measuring impact and value;
• what is impact and what is value?;
• the current measurement of your project for funders;
• what data can you collect to demonstrate impact and value to funders?;
• top tips for putting together a basic impact and value evaluation report for your funders.

In today’s climate it is essential individuals can manage the demands on their time. The course explores what helps and hinders achieving priorities and presents tips and techniques for how to improve the use of time available.

This course will help you to learn:

how time management can help with productivity
how and when to say “no” without offending
how to establish short and long term goals to achieve results
how to sustain these improvements

The intended outcome and objective of the course is for attendees to leave with a clearer understanding of the principles of data protection and the GDPR and provide sufficient knowledge to better navigate the path toward compliance via the completion and use of both the personal data audit and the ability to develop and produce their own data protection policy document.

The intended outcome and objective of the course is for attendees to leave with a clearer understanding of the principles of data protection and the GDPR and provide sufficient knowledge to better navigate the path toward compliance via the completion and use of both the personal data audit and the ability to develop and produce their own data protection policy document.