Are you making the most of your ability to engage with your community to fundraise on your behalf? Do you want to launch or grow your Community Fundraising income, but are not sure where to start?
Get Grants Community Fundraising Course is designed for fundraisers to tap into the potential of their community to increase their organisation’s income.
Community Fundraising is one of the oldest, best-known, and most resilient forms of fundraising, including Marathons, Coffee Mornings, and Challenge Events (both virtual and in person).
As well as a fantastic source of unrestricted income, Community Fundraising is a great way to build your supporter and volunteer networks and awareness of your work!
Who this course is for:
This course is suitable for fundraisers (and those responsible for fundraising) who are looking to launch or grow their Community Fundraising income. This course is designed for fundraisers of all abilities and will
What to expect:
Over two 2-hour sessions, Get Grants Fundraising Expert Rosie Milson will take you through top tips, tools, and practical strategies you can put into practice to increase your Community Fundraising success.
This course will develop your knowledge, build your confidence, and equip you with the skills you can put into practice. In this course, you will:
- Understand the different activities involved in Community Fundraising.
- Evaluate how Community Fundraising can work best for your organisation – assessing your objectives and opportunities, and what activities will give you the best return on investment.
- Get feedback on your ideas and practical advice.
- Begin developing a practical plan for your Community Fundraising – with measurable goals and realistic aims, and identify the best tools and fundraising platforms to use.
- Learn how to recruit fundraisers and volunteers and promote your fundraising opportunities.
- Develop your supporter retention and stewardship to maximise your community’s potential!
- Think about your wider Community Fundraising strategy, including building relationships, case studies, and monitoring and evaluation.
Course Details:
When:
- Session 1: Wednesday 18th February 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
- Session 2: Wednesday 25th February 2026, 10 am - 12 pm