Fundraising from American Foundations for British Charities – A targeted, practical workshop

Join our London workshop on the 4th July in London. Led by expert Eelco Keij, learn how to navigate US foundation funding despite global crises. Gain insights, strategies, and real-world experiences. Limited spaces, secure your place now!

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May 28, 2024

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An In-person, Practical Workshop

Covid, inflation, wars, democracies at peril, a loss of truth – we currently live in times of multiple simultaneous crises. Yet, International funding from US Foundations is predicted to rise. How can you succeed in fundraising in this landscape in 2024? Find out how this market works, how big it is, where potential competitors are, what the expected hurdles are, how to identify your own prospects – and much more. Which British nonprofits have been successful in this market, and how can your organisation succeed as well? It’s mostly a non-googleable world, so join in or miss out!

Workshop Details

Join our in-person workshop on 4th July in central London. Be in the room with an international fundraising expert who can give you personalised support and guidance as well as connecting with your peers face to face.

Our workshop will be led by international development expert Eelco Keij who, after working for the United Nations, has provided training and support to hundreds of charities worldwide in their strategic search for US foundation & corporation funding. Eelco now resides in New York and works for World Wildlife Fund in climate fundraising as Manager of Foundation Relations.

We have limited the workshop to a maximum of 30 attendees to ensure focus on your own challenges and questions so don`t miss out by securing your spot now!

What participants will learn

  • How to prospect and approach US Foundations in current challenging times
  • Trends and amounts of international grants given out by US Foundations
  • Real-world experiences shared by international fundraising experts
  • An honest picture of the length and possible ups and downs of the fundraising process

Event information

  • When? Thursday 4th July 2024 10am-3pm (lunch will be provided)
  • Where? London, SW1 (full address details will be sent with ticket confirmation)

CFRE Points

Full participation in Fundraising from American Foundations for British Charities is applicable for 5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Book now

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity! Limited spots available for just 150GBP + VAT.

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