Fundraising bid development and grant applications

Information, training and support resources to help you develop your fundraising strategy and activities. Also support on writing bids and grant applications.

• Fundraising Master Class – The Post COVID-19 Fight Back

  On 26 May 2020 Fiona Ashcroft, CEO of Alder Hey Children’s Charity hosted an online session for Visionary members. Fiona shared ideas, sector trends and her personal experiences leading strategy at Alder Hey. The session included Fiona’s reflections on: Strategic planning and what the sector trends are looking like Reforecasting and what the impact of … Continued

• Introduction to small bid writing session

  On Thursday 1st May 2020 Visionary hosted an online support session titled Introduction to small bid writing. The session was led by Tim Atkinson, Fundraising Manager at Thomas Pocklington Trust. The handouts from the session are available for download below and you can listen to the session again here.

• Charity Shop Reopening

  Charity shops are a key source of much needed income for many members and as lock down restrictions are eased then peoples thoughts are turning to how to reopen them. Check out this Charity Shop Reopening Pack provided by the Charity Retail Association – available for download below. You may also want to visit our … Continued