We have compiled a Fundraising Toolkit with useful information, advice and guidance for those seeking funding for their small change
For many folks, seeing a need in the community, having an innovative idea to address the need and successfully identifying local partnerships only takes them part of the way.
For most Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE), the main issue is how to sustainably pay for what needs to be done.
The following resources have been created for you:
Writing a project proposal
Use our guide when creating your project proposal for use with stakeholders, strategic partners, sponsors and funders
USEFUL HEADINGS FOR YOUR PROJECT PROPOSAL
Thinking about Stakeholders
To support your project proposal, you will need to think about who your stakeholders are
WHO ARE THE STAKEHOLDERS?
Thinking about Strategic Partners
To support your project proposal, you will need to think about who your Strategic Partners are or who they might be
WHO ARE THE STRATEGIC PARTNERS?
Thinking about Strategic Relevance
By aligning your project with the priorities of statutory bodies, local governments, health authorities, and corporate sponsors, you can significantly enhance your chances of securing the necessary support.
DEMONSTRATING STRATEGIC RELEVANCE
Example Plans and Strategies
We have compiled a list of example Strategic Plans you might want to align your project with in order to attract funding from local government, health authorities or corporate sponsors.
SOME EXAMPLE PLANS AND STRATEGIES TO GET YOU GOING
Thinking about Sponsors
To support your project proposal, you will need to think about who your Sponsors are or who they might be
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
Thinking about Funders
To support your project proposal, you will need to think about who your funders are or who your potential funders could be
WHO ARE THE FUNDERS?
Chasing the ‘right’ funding for you
Not all funding is equal. There are pros and cons to whichever fundraising strategy you adopt, and most fundraisers agree every good cause will require its own ‘fundraising mix’.
PROS AND CONS OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF FUNDING
A List of Useful Funders
Once you have a project proposal laid out and written in a concise, engaging and compelling way, it’s time to think about who will be looking at it.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF FUNDERS
If you have success, you, your group, charity or organisation would like to share – we would love to hear from you!
