Writing successful funding bids

Thursday 22 January, 10 to 11.30am
Online
Members £10/Non-members £30
When you write a funding application, how often are you successful? Your time is precious, and funding opportunities are scarce, so make sure every application is as strong as possible with this online course.
This course is aimed at those involved in writing funding applications, tenders, or bids to grant-makers and/or commissioners, and is designed to be inclusive for all. Whether you are just starting to fundraise or looking for a refresher course, this is for you.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Be confident in deciding whether or not to bid
- Be aware of how to write in an appropriate and effective style
- Understand what makes a successful application or tender.
Feedback from past CCA delivery
Absolutely clear content, amazing resources, great examples, perfect speed
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REGISTER HERE Writing successful funding bids – 22 Jan 2025
Depending on your membership status, you will pay the full amount or a discounted rate. Once you have completed this registration form, please arrange payment. Your place on the course will not be confirmed until payment is received. You will be notified by email when we have received your payment. PLEASE NOTE: We do this manually by checking our bank account, so the response won’t be instant.)
BANK TRANSFER
Pay by Bank Transfer to Cheshire Community Council, Account no: 50010626 Sort Code: 20-20-46
*Please quote the name of your organisation as the reference*
CHEQUE Please make Cheques payable to Cheshire Community Action.
About the trainer
Leah Selinger has over two decades of experience as a fundraiser and senior manager in the voluntary sector where she has worked in, and with, organisations helping them become more effective and sustainable through governance, strategy, income generation and implementation support.
Her consulting work specialises in income generation and strategic planning, with a focus on supporting small and medium sized organisations to be financially resilient. Leah also delivers a range of training and workshops on strategy and fundraising, and is an experienced and engaging facilitator.
Since March 2012, Leah has worked with a range of local and national charities and social enterprises, in particular with social welfare, criminal justice and arts causes. Prior to starting Selinger Consultants, she held Director of Fundraising posts at Youth Music, and Fairbridge, a youth development charity.
Leah is Chair of Governors at a primary school in Hertfordshire, and director of a network of voluntary sector consultants – Consultants for Good CIC, and volunteers through a befriending service for older people leaving hospital.
www.linkedin.com/in/leahselinger
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the training session, please get in touch with becky.whitmore@cheshireaction.org.uk immediately. Bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice or ‘no shows’ will be charged at the full price advertised.

