Trust Fundraising Course – Impactful Training

Our Trust fundraising courses are designed for those new to trust fundraising and those that require further training to improve strategies and techniques. We focus on research, pipeline development, appeal writing and budgets.

The one-day course (either online or in central London)  is designed to equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the competitive landscape of trust and foundation fundraising. It is designed to empower you with practical insights and strategies to successfully secure funds from charitable trusts and foundations whether you are a small local charity or a large national organisation.

Fundamentals of Trust Fundraising
  • Understanding the basics of trust fundraising and its significance in the charity sector
  • Explore the different types of trusts and foundations (family trusts to large multi-million pound operations)
  • Key components of a successful trust fundraising strategy (donor mapping, pipeline development, making direct contact, appeal writing, transparency)
Researching Prospective Trusts
  • Utilizing online databases and resources to identify potential trust funders. Remember this is just the beginning of your research.
  • Effective techniques for researching and shortlisting trusts that align with your charity and project’s goals.
  • The importance of tailoring your approach based on the trust’s priorities, but not changing the project to fit a donor’s requirements!
Crafting Compelling Proposals
  • Writing persuasive and impactful grant proposals that resonate with trust funders
  • Structuring your proposal to highlight your project’s mission, goals, and anticipated impact
  • Incorporating storytelling techniques to engage the reader and evoke empathy
  • The importance of detailed and transparent budget. No more admin cost lines at 10%! 
Building Lasting Relationships
  • Nurturing trust funders through clear and consistent communication
  • Strategies for cultivating long-term relationships to encourage repeat funding
  • Engaging with funders to provide updates and demonstrate the impact of their contributions
Compliance and Reporting
  • Understanding the legal and regulatory aspects of receiving funding from trusts
  • Creating accurate budgets and financial reports to ensure transparency and accountability
  • Adhering to reporting requirements and guidelines set by funders 
Case Studies and Best Practices
  • Examining real-life case studies of successful trust fundraising campaigns
  • Learning from both triumphs and challenges to refine your own approach
  • Incorporating best practices into your fundraising strategy to increase your chances of success 
Practical Training Workshop

This will be a practical interactive learning course. We can run the course online but prefer in person interaction if possible, and urge fundraisers to come down to London to take part. We may also be extending to other cities around the UK dependant on demand.

Please contact us here for more information.

Resource centre provides some useful guidelines on raising money from trusts and foundations.