An Introduction to Fundraising for Community Projects

Funding Your Project is designed for anyone looking to secure financial support to launch or sustain a not-for-profit organisation, community group, or social enterprise. This course guides you through each stage of the funding process, from identifying potential funders to crafting a compelling bid and strengthening your proposal with the right documentation. Starting with essential research, you’ll learn how to find and evaluate potential funders that align with your mission and build a strategic shortlist tailored to your project.

Moving into bid-writing, the course offers step-by-step guidance on how to clearly present your organisation’s purpose, the impact of your project, and evidence of the need it addresses. We’ll cover how to communicate the benefits for your beneficiaries, outline measurable outcomes, and create a realistic project timeline. You’ll also receive essential budgeting advice to ensure your financial requests are both compelling and realistic.

Additionally, Funding Your Project provides resources and tips to increase your application’s success rate, along with practical strategies for handling rejection and refining future applications. By the end, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the funding landscape and the tools you need to create a winning proposal that stands out to funders and secures the support you need.

This course comes with a fillable PDF workbook for you to download and capture your ideas.