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Tips on Fundraising

Funding opportunities open and close at different times throughout the year so it pays to be organised, research well in advance and check funder information regularly.

Good steps to follow:

  1. Gather information about your organisation
  2. Gather information about the project or activity including clear budget
  3. Find out about funding sources and possible activities
  4. Create a fundraising plan
  5. Implement your fundraising plan - send out applications and complete fundraising activities
  6. Account for funding received and evaluate how your plan worked
  7. Shout your success, acknowledge your funders and pay it forward by sharing your funding knowledge with others.

Funding websites and tools

    Is an online hub where you can find and share resources designed to strengthen community organisations.