Writing Successful Funding Bids - Online Learning

Affordable, online, self-led and self-paced training to help you write better funding applications, bids and proposals

Designed just for charities, community groups and social enterprises - this training is easy to access and gives you the confidence and skills to write winning funding applications and proposals.


About The Course

Your time is precious and good funding opportunities few, so make sure every application is as strong as possible with this self-led training course. 

This structured training guides you through every part of the bid-writing process, with video explanations, interactive activities and examples throughout. Click here to find out about the course content

Whether you’re a complete beginner to fundraising or bid-writing, or are looking for a refresher and some top tips - this course is for you.

How long does it take?

The total training time is around three hours. However, you can pause and return later without losing your progress. This means you can complete the course at your own pace - even if you only have 10, 20 or 30 minutes at a time.

Learning objectives

This course will support you to

  • Know how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal so you are able to respond to opportunities quickly and efficiently

  • Be confident 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.

The level of detail in advice was excellent, and [there was a ] good variety of reading, watching clips and interactive parts to complete which kept the learning interesting and varied.
— Sarah Keen, Fundraising Manager, Youth Scotland
I liked the interactivity, the range of examples and the fact that the learning could be applied to any level of funding from any organisation.
— Quote Kate Little Deputy CEO, CVS Cheshire EastSource
The course had a helpful structure and ended with practical applications. I loved the simple charts and the steps that were laid out. It was logical and clear in it’s presentation.
— Jo Aston CEO, Footsteps Walking With You

Our experience

This is an e-learning version of a popular in-person course from Selinger Consultants delivered to over 3,500 people including through organisations such as NCVO, People's Health Trust and local CVS's. It draws on our 20+ years’ experience working with charities of all sizes to improve their approaches to this essential part of fundraising. 

Course pricing

Prices start from £50 per person for small organisations.

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