Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising

Workshops to build your fundraising know-how. Videos to revitalise your fundraising skills.

Workshops

The Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising Workshops are ideal for arts organisations and artists looking for the know-how, confidence and inspiration to kickstart or grown income from philanthropy, donors and business partners. We program workshops throughout the year and across the country to provide fundraisers with the skills to succeed.

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Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising

Videos

Together with fundraising experts, we have developed a suite of six videos, drawing on the content from our popular Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising workshops. They provide a comprehensive overview of the principles of arts fundraising to help you through your fundraising journey.

Championed by eight Australian arts fundraising and development professionals the videos share their expertise and hands on experience to assist fundraisers of all levels to achieve their fundraising goals and help them to build a sustainable arts organisation.

The series offers the foundations of fundraising alongside additional resources on a range of concepts on understanding private sector support, becoming fundraising ready, engaging your board, developing a fundraising plan, building a case for support and creating relationships for life.

Understanding Private Sector Support

Learn about private sector support and the key differences between philanthropy and business partnerships.

Understanding Private Sector Support

Becoming Fundraising Ready

Learn the key elements arts organisations should have in place for effective fundraising to occur and to enhance your ability to achieve fundraising success.

Becoming Fundraising Ready

Engaging Your Board

Learn how to get your board engaged to support your fundraising vision and set your organisation up for success.

Engaging Your Board

Developing Your Fundraising Plan

Learn the essential elements required of a fundraising plan to help you secure support.

Developing Your Fundraising Plan

Building Your Case For Support

Learn how to put forward a strong business case that outlines your mission and creative vision, explaining why you need support and what supporters can expect.

Building Your Case for Support

Creating Relationships For Life

Learn about the fundraising cycle, donor pyramid and the importance and key components of a good stewardship plan.

Creating Relationships For Life