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Securing funding for the projects that matter to you is more challenging now than ever. Learn the skills you need to master this skill.


Securing funding for the projects that matter to you is more challenging now than ever. Charity fundraisers face increasing competition and must master a range of skills. Their proposals must hook the reader from the beginning and not only paint a compelling picture of the problem but also persuade their prospect that they are the ones that can solve them.
In this intensive and practical course, your team will learn how to write persuasive grant proposals – as well as the supporting skills they need for effective fundraising today.
By the end of their bespoke course, attendees will be able to:
A key feature of this course is that all attendees receive our unique pre-course writing analysis. This covers 15 different areas of writing skills and helps us ensure the training meets attendees’ precise writing needs, while allowing for rapid, targeted improvements.
This in-house training is ideal for any fundraising teams responsible for generating grant income with funding proposals.
Book one to three people on one of our public courses. With a maximum of eight learners per course.
Train four or more people (up to your whole organisation) with in-house training designed for your team and your needs.
Tailored to you
Individual writing analysis
We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas
Expert trainers
Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches
Individual coaching
Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning
AI writing
Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge
Tailored content
Course content built around your specific learning objectives
Real-world examples
Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents
Where
Online virtual classroom
Online or in-person
Duration
One day
Tailored to you
Price
£495
per person + VAT
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for your bespoke course
Course programmes
Book one to three people on one of our public courses. With a maximum of eight learners per course.
Train four or more people (up to your whole organisation) with in-house training designed for your team and your needs..
Train four or more people (up to your whole organisation) with in-house training designed for your team and your needs.
Individual writing analysis
We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas
Expert trainers
Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches
Individual coaching
Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning
AI writing
Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge
Tailored content
Course content built around your specific learning objectives
Real-world examples
Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents
Where
Online or in-person
Duration
Tailored to you
Course programmes
Price
Get a quote
for your bespoke course
Book one to three people on one of our public courses. With a maximum of eight learners per course.
Individual writing analysis
We'll analyse your writing across 15 different areas
Individual writing analysis
We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas
Expert trainers
Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches
Individual coaching
Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning
AI writing
Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge
Tailored content
Course content built around your specific learning objectives
Real-world examples
Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents
Where
Online virtual classroom
Duration
One day
Course programmes
Price
£495
per person + VAT
We do not currently have any spaces available for individuals to book on this course.
We usually schedule new course dates around two to three months ahead of the date the course will run. If you would like to be contacted as soon as places on this course become available, then please register your interest below.