Expand Your Donor Network
Master proven techniques to identify and connect with potential donors, broadening your organization’s reach.
FUNDRAISING TRAINING
Fundraising Training Series with HVFC
Unlock the full potential of your organization’s fundraising efforts with our comprehensive Fundraising Training Series, part of the Access to Funding program in collaboration with HVFC. This series is carefully designed to guide you through the critical and interconnected elements of successful fundraising, ensuring each session builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous one. Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to enhance your existing expertise, this program offers a complete roadmap to elevate your organization’s fundraising capabilities.
Why Participate?
This training series equips you with the essential tools, insights, and strategies to significantly boost your fundraising effectiveness. Here’s what you’ll learn:
Who Should Attend?
This series is tailored for professionals within the peace and justice community who are:
No matter your level of experience, this series offers the targeted knowledge you need to advance your fundraising efforts and achieve greater success.
What You Will Gain
By completing this training series, you’ll acquire:
Practical Details
Training Format
Each session is interconnected, building on prior lessons to create a cohesive and enriching learning experience. While we recommend attending the full series for maximum benefit, you can also join indivdual sessions.
Cost
Free for Humanity Hub members. Non-members fee: €250 per session. Returning non-members attending more than one session get a 20% discount on their next session. The package price for non-members for all three training courses is available at a discounted price of €565,00.
Registration
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot and take advantage of this invaluable opportunity. Don’t miss out!
Trainings Calendar
Training #1: Expanding your donor network
Date: Wednesday 11 September
Schedule: 9:30 to 12:30 (Walk in 9:15, please make sure to come on time)
Description: This workshop will equip participants with the skills to discover new funding opportunities, essential for expanding their donor base and enhancing their fundraising pipeline. Participants will learn about proactive fundraising strategies. The training covers key considerations when seeking new donors, how to assess donor alignment with your organization, and strategies for identifying and selecting the right donors. Participants will also explore technological tools and techniques for effective donor research.
Training #2: Title: Engaging potential donors
Date: Wednesday 16 October
Schedule: 9:30 to 12:30 (Walk in 9:15, please make sure to come on time)
Description: Learn the art of donor engagement in this comprehensive session. Participants will explore strategies for approaching and establishing relationships with potential donors, with a focus on understanding what to prepare before outreach. The course covers essential tools and techniques for donor engagement and the critical donor information that should be researched and gathered prior to making contact.
Training #3: Writing winning proposals
Date: Thursday 21 November
Schedule: 9:30 to 12:30 (Walk in 9:15, please make sure to come on time)
Description: This workshop will provide the foundational knowledge required to write successful funding proposals. Participants will learn how to initiate the proposal writing process, from the conceptualization of the project, incorporating the participation of essential staff within the organization, gather necessary information, and plan the development of proposals. Whether for small grants or large-scale multilateral funding, this training covers the full proposal development cycle.
More Activities from Access to Funding
Fundraising Walk-in Clinic
Make an appointment to get personalised fundraising insights during HVFC’s weekly one on one 30-minute consultations, face-to-face at the Humanity Hub or on-line. The walk-in clinic aims to provide expert advice on specific, case-based, fundraising questions and are available to Humanity Hub members only.
Resources and Insights
Stay up to date with the latest developments in fundraising with the wealth of resources available on our website. Dive into trending fundraising topics, engage in discussions, and keep track of upcoming activities. Our website features a repository of informative blog posts and in-depth articles designed to broaden your knowledge. Utilise the website as a central hub to register for events, discover collaboration opportunities, and engage with our programme. Coming soon!
