1. Community Transformation Project
SMART Day
‘Fundraising for community transformation’

2. The example of Nehemiah
Principles for fundraising for community transformation
Prayer first
Context of relationships
Compelling story
Spread the load
Expect opposition
Be agile in response
Be generous in attitude

3. The importance of diversity
“Spread the load”
The importance of diversity

4. What type of funding is available?
Trusts and foundations – family, well-known, local
Statutory funding – council, health, police
Community fundraising
Regular giving
Major donors
Corporate sponsorship
Legacies

5. Where can I find out about funding opportunities?
Begin with who you know – Trustees, congregation
Local CVS
Local Council

6. How do I put together a fundraising strategy?
Plan: What do we want to achieve in the next 12 months? Think SMART aims and objectives.
Identify: Which funders might be interested in funding this? Research is key. What do they want to see?
Assign: Who is going to do what and by when?
Review: Regularly review your progress.

7. How do I tell my project’s story?
“Compelling story”
How do I tell my project’s story?

8. Top tips for telling your story in a compelling way
Know your audience– what are they interested in?
Explain why your project is needed – what need is it addressing and why was it started?
Understand what’s important in your model.
Know what difference your project makes – think of outcomes and not just outputs.
High quality but personal.

9. What do I include in a case for support?
What is the need we are addressing?
How will we address this need?
Why are we the best people to do this work?
What difference will our project make?
How will we know if we have made a difference?
What resources do we require?
What do we need from the funder?