We run 18 different live online via Zoom training courses for charities, schools, healthcare and public sector organisations.

Workshops are held 10.00 to 12.30 on a single date. There is a break 11.10 to 11.20. Multiple dates shown are alternative dates. Each workshop costs £95 per participant. There are no discounts available. Our website contains booking links allowing you to pay by debit card, credit card, Google or Apple Pay. If you can’t book online we can accept BACS payments. Google nfp workshops to go to our website – www.nfpworkshops.co.uk

Workshops consist of talk, questions and answers. There are no power points, audio visuals, breakout sessions, role playing exercises or group activities. Participants are not expected to introduce themselves. Workshops run better if participants are on video but it is not compulsory. Each workshop follows a script. By using scripts more topics can be covered in less time with complete accuracy. Participants are sent a copy of the script by email after the workshop. The trainer may add unscripted remarks during the workshop to liven things up. Workshops do not require prior knowledge. Everything is explained in everyday language. Jargon and acronyms are kept to a minimum.

We do not offer in house courses, courses on other topics, bid writing services or consultancy services. If you have a question please email question3@nfpmail1.co.uk If you wish a phone chat please email callback3@nfpmail1.co.uk

Bid Writing: 02 Sep, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024

An introduction to writing bids for funding from grant making trusts and foundations. This workshop runs alongside Trust Fundraising covering different aspects of trust and foundation fundraising. Participants should try to attend both workshops in either order. Topics covered: Establishing Credibility – Rejection Reasons – Reserves – Volunteers – Community Support – User Involvement – Finding Evidence – Human Stories – Signposting – Concise Bids – Quoting Statistics – Terminology – Formatting – Proofreading – Funding Timetables

– Full Cost Recovery – Under Costing – Contingencies – Financial Controls – Online Forms – Deadlines – Clarifications – Learning from Rejections – Feedback Statistics

Trust Fundraising: 03 Sep, 29 Oct 2024

An introduction to raising funds from grant making trusts and foundations. This workshop runs alongside Bid Writing covering different aspects of trust and foundation fundraising. Participants should try to attend both workshops in either order. Topics covered: Grant Making Trusts – Preferences – Positives – Negatives – Smaller Trusts – Local Grants – Newer Trusts – Average Grants – Success Rates – Bid Writing Targets – Eligibility Criteria – Trust Directories – Non Application Routes – Visits – Pro Active Trusts – Record Keeping – Acknowledgements – Reporting Back – Partnership Working – Long Term Strategies – Your Online Profile – Rich People – Wealthy People – Delegation – What Trusts Want

Introduction to Fundraising: 16 Sep, 11 Nov 2024

An introduction the different areas of fundraising and how they fit together. Topics covered: Grant Making Trusts – Smaller Trusts – Average Grants – Success Rates – Targets – Major Donors – Characteristics – Motivations – Corporate Companies – Growing Companies – Public Versus Private – What Companies Want – Legacies – Residual Gifts – Who Legacy Donors Are – Baby Boomers – Parenthood Trends – Public Fundraising – Communication – Rich People – Wealthy People – Delegation – Best Fundraisers – Simple Fundraising Steps