In this introduction to grant writing, you'll learn how to get started and progress with grant fundraising for your business, social enterprise or project.

Fundraiser Caz O'Kane will show us practical ways to find the right funders and present your work in a way that catches their attention.

Whether you're new to fundraising or have some experience, you'll leave with useful tools and tips you can use straight away.

What you'll learn:

• How to spot the right funders for your work.
• What funders are really looking for.
• How to tell your story in a way that grabs attention.
• Simple ways to show your impact.
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

What you'll take away:

• Simple checklist for funding applications.
• List of funding websites and resources.
• Confidence to get started.

Who this workshop is for:

• People just starting out with funding applications.
• Those who've written a few applications but want better results.
• Anyone who wants to get better at explaining their work to funders.

About Caz

Caz has spent 20 years as a fundraiser, storyteller, grant-writer, editor, trustee, small charity manager, grants assessor and all-round non-profit ally. Throughout her career she's written, reviewed and editing hundreds of funding applications.

Now, Caz supports non-profit organisations by guiding them through the grant funding process, helping them to tell their unique and compelling stories. Striking a balance between meeting an organisation's needs and fulfilling funder requirements, Caz is an expert in crafting persuasive requests with stories at the heart.

What's the format of the event?

The event will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes, with rough timings as follows:

• 10 mins – Welcome & Settling In
• 45 mins – Presentation
• 30 mins – Discussion / Q&A
• 5 mins – Announcements & Event Close

If you have any additional accessibility requirements or any questions in advance of the event, please email alice@joyfullydifferent.co

All our past workshop recordings are available to Joyfully Different members within our community platform. If you cannot attend live and would like the recording after the event, please email hello@joyfullydifferent.co

About Joyfully Different

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