NCVO Annual Fundraising Conference 2010

27th October 2010

Start time: 27th October 2010, 10:00

Finish time: 27th October 2010, 16:00

Essential tools for the voluntary sector fundraiser

Supported by Kingston Smith LLP.
Location: NCVO Conference Suite, London

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This event will be a great overview of the core elements for successful fundraising covering some of the key techniques that underpin efficient fundraising practice.

In a time of significant funding cuts and increased competition for funding and donations, it is all the more important that you have the correct systems in place to effectively exploit the fundraising opportunities available to your organisation.

This event is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the essentials of effective fundraising, develop your current fundraising knowledge, gain new skills to help develop your organisation’s fundraising potential and learn from colleagues from across the sector.

What will you get from the day?

Training from experts with extensive fundraising knowledge and experience;
Interactive workshops giving you practical tools to make the most of your fundraising potential;
Learning from real-life examples of successful and award-winning fundraising; and
Valuable networking opportunities and sharing of best practice with funding and finance colleagues from across the sector.

Who should attend?

This event is ideal for anyone involved in funding or finance within a voluntary and community organisation. It will cover all aspects of the fundraisers role, whether it forms the main part of your job description or is one part of a multi-function role. It will give you the essential tools needed for successful fundraising, covering some of the key techniques that underpin effective fundraising practice.

“The whole day was very well organised and the speakers/presenters were of a consistently high quality. Presentations were pitched to the audience at the correct level.” Suzy Gaughran, Leo Baeck College - 2009 Fundraising Conference delegate

Book online or call Matt on 020 7520 3160

Full programme

09.30	Registration
10.00	Chair's welcome and introduction
10.05	Sponsor's welcome Ashely Whittaker, Director of Kingston Smith Association Manageent
10.10	Demonstrating the impact of soft outcomes As a fundraiser you need to be able to effectively communicate the impact of your organisation's work to help attract and keep fundraising. But how can you demonstrate the impact of soft outcomes such as increased self esteem and well-being, and successfully use these to build your organisation's case for being funded? This is a real challenge for many fundraisers, and relevant to any organisation bidding for or seeking statutory or corporate funding in an increasingly competitive arena. Martin will introduce the Well-Being Measure for Charities and explain how you can use it to illustrate your impact and help strengthen your funding applications. He will show you how you can capture and demonstrate the effect your organisation's work has on your beneficiaries including those important soft outcomes such as well-being. Martin Brookes, Chief Executive, New Philanthropy Capital
11.00	Refreshments and networking
11.25	Morning Workshops A. Fairytale fundraising strategies B. Effective online fundraising C. Innovation: the new way to fundraise D. Successful direct marketing for fundraisers
12.40	Lunch and networking
13.30	Afternoon Workshops Repeat of morning workshops
14.45	Refreshments and networking
15.00	Bid writing tips - how can your application stand out from the pack? Grantmakers are overwhelmed with applications for funding. What can you do to make your bid stand out and give it the best chance of being successful? Kerry will tell you about the key points for writing strong bids. She will cover what funders are looking for, what's missing from many bids and how to be creative in your approach; giving you real ideas and tips to use in your own applications. Kerry Rock, Research Director, Action Planning
15.30	Award winning fundraising! In this inspirational final session of the day, you will hear from Russell Thompson OBE, winner of the Institute of Fundraising's Lifetime Contribution Award 2010. Having been acknowledged and recognised for his contribution to the sector, he will use his wealth of knowledge and extensive real-life experiences to give you top tips on how to be an award-winning fundraiser. Russell Thompson OBE, Director of National Events and Fundraising, The Royal British Legion
16.00	Close