26 Apr 2018

'An Essential Guide to Arts Fundraising' Online Course by Node Center

AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO ARTS FUNDING
An Online Course by Node Center


As public funding for arts and culture is becoming increasingly scarce, many organizations as well as individuals working in the creative industries need to raise funds from various other sources.

This course offers essential guidance to those looking to secure funding including sponsorship and individual donations for exhibitions, education programs, public events and so on. In this course you will learn the key elements of identifying potential sponsors, donors and partners as well as writing a convincing proposal. To do so, we will explore a number of case studies and class discussion will be encouraged.

At the end of the course, you will have gained a clear understanding of different fundraising approaches and have identified the best strategy for your own project. Furthermore, you will have the tools to make a strong case for support and to ensure value delivery for your project partner.


*Video conferences every Wednesday at 7pm Central European Time. Recordings available in case you miss a live session!

- Duration: May 16 - June 6, 2018
- Application deadline: May 12, 2018
- Lecturer: Vassilios Doupas
- Participation fee: 154 EUR


FULL INFORMATION AND ENROLLMENTS: goo.gl/jY7r2Y


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PROGRAM

Week 1: What is Fundraising? Is it different from Philanthropy?

The distinction between fundraising and philanthropy
Fundraising approaches and deciding what will work best for your organisation or project
Common challenges to fundraising success
Can fundraising be creative?

Week 2: A strong case for support: writing a convincing proposal

Researching funding organisations, trusts and foundations
Developing the project and the case for support
Writing a good proposal: research, content and format
Follow up and reporting

Week 3: Corporate Fundraising

Researching, identifying and cultivating corporate supporters
Asking for support and abiding by fundraising essentials (legal issues, ethical compliance, etc)
Ensuring value delivery for the corporate partner

Week 4: Individual Giving

Different methods of individual giving: case studies
Identifying and cultivating donors
Establishing a donor experience
Donor stewardship


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CONTACT
www.nodecenter.org
info@nodecenter.org


*Course image: Freddie Collins