Fundraising

Fundraising Strategy - Online course

For those who are new to the concept, the idea of developing a fundraising strategy can be intimidating. This course breaks down the process into manageable tasks.

One day online course

Online courses take place via Zoom and include a one hour lunch break as well as brief refreshment breaks.

Digital book (pdf) included in the course price: Fundraising Strategy

The course covers the key elements of developing a fundraising strategy. We will work through the process of auditing the environment in which you’re fundraising, and using the results of that audit to develop objectives, choose a strategic direction and pick the most appropriate tactics for your organisation’s fundraising.

Who should sign up?

Anyone who is responsible for developing a fundraising strategy.

What will I get out of it?

  • Learn how to develop a fundraising strategy that’s grounded in learnings from your environment
  • Understand how to set appropriate objectives for your fundraising
  • Develop a strategic direction for your fundraising
  • Choose the most appropriate tactics to deliver your fundraising on the ground
  • Discover how to keep your strategy relevant over time

What will it cover?

  • Auditing the environment in which you’re operating
  • Using the audit results to set your objectives
  • Finding your strategic direction
  • Choosing your tactics
  • Keeping your strategy relevant over time

Trainer: Richard Sved

What previous delegates have said

“Excellent session – great intro to the wide range of considerations needed when developing a fundraising strategy. Clearly presented in a way that will enable me to apply the learning in practise in our charity.” Katrina, Cancestry

 

“Richard delivered an excellent sessions which left me with even more good questions about my own way of working than I came with. Insightful and some great reflective points to consider!”

 

“An excellent session on fundraising strategy — I took away a lot of ideas and benefitted from the presenter’s expertise and colleagues’ willingness to share their practices.”

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Free spaces available

This course is available free, as part of our funding programme from City Bridge Foundation, for small-income London-based charities. Find out more here.

 

 

 

Training schedule

One day online course 10.00 - 15.3022 Oct 2025

Booking options

Band A

Band A

Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of up to £500,000.
£274.00
Band B

Band B

Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.
£324.00
Band C

Band C

Statutory and commercial organisations.
£424.00

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