Richmond upon Thames

Council for Voluntary Service

Fundraising

Introduction to topic

This is a series of Factsheets providing a range of information and practical examples on how to fundraise. The target learners are Trustees and key individuals of small and medium sized charities and community groups. It focuses on seeking income from charitable trusts/ lottery/statutory funders. The level is suitable for both those new to fundraising and for those with a couple of years experience.

Contents

FACTSHEET 1: WRITING FUNDING APPLICATIONS

There are four documents in this factsheet series.
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Section 1:How to write effective funding applications (93 kb)
Section 2: How to write an application on two sides of A4 (60kb)
Section 3: What a Grant Assessor looks for in your application (52 kb)
Section 4: Writing Outcomes in Funding Applications (67 kb)

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FACTSHEET 2: FUNDRAISING, MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE

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Section 1: Creating a Fundraising Strategy (60 kb)
Section 2: The Trustees Role in Fundraising ( 87 kb)

FACTSHEET 3: WRITING A BUDGET FOR AN APPLICATION

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Section 1: Outline of Principles of Full Cost Recovery (60 kb)
Section 2: Using a Budget Template (151 kb)

FACTSHEET 4: RESEARCHING FUNDING SOURCES

Researching Funding Sources (55 kb)

FACTSHEET 5: HOW TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF NEED

Providing Evidence of Need (45 kb)

FACTSHEET 6: KEEPING UP TO DATE

Keeping up to date (46 kb)

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