“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.”
Writing Successful Funding Bids is a practical e-learning course designed to help charities and social enterprises write clearer, more persuasive funding applications and decide which opportunities are really worth pursuing.
Through short video explanations, real examples and interactive activities, the course guides you step-by-step through the bid-writing process -from preparing for funding opportunities and deciding whether to apply, to structuring a strong and compelling proposal.
Based on our popular in-person training delivered to over 3,500 participants, this course draws on more than 20 years’ experience supporting charities to secure funding and improve their fundraising practice.
Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to refresh your approach, this course will give you practical tools to help you write stronger bids with greater confidence.
What you will learn
How to prepare effectively for writing a proposal so you are able to respond to opportunities quickly and efficiently
How to write in an effective style that speaks to different funders
Exactly what funders and commissioners are looking for in a strong application
Confidence deciding whether or not to apply for funding from a particular source
What you will take away
Four 'Golden Rules' to help you with your application writing
A tool to help you develop a strong case for support
An understanding of the Full Cost Recovery and how to apply this to your application or bid writing