Fundraising Essentials

A workshop for film exhibitors in the North West

Date: Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Northwest Vision and Media, 100 Broadway, Salford M50 2UW
Cost: (full rate) £50 (subsidised rate): £10 *

This workshop is for staff of small to medium sized cinemas, film festivals and film societies, or those running film nights who want to:

* Develop a fundraising strategy for their organisation
* Find out what funds they should consider applying to
* Understand what funders are looking for
* Discover how to “sell” their organisation and its vision
* Learn how to write a winning application
* Get practical tips on pitching to corporate sponsors
* Understand the importance of building & maintaining relationships with funders/sponsors
* Find out the trusts and foundations to know about

There will be an opportunity to discuss individual projects during the day. Please bring along a funding application that you would like advice on; information on a project that you would like to find funding for; or a business plan that you are working on.

The course will be led by Catharine Des Forges, Director of the Independent Cinema Office, with guest speakers who have successfully raised money for their festival or venue.

As well as setting up and raising a wide range of funding for the ICO, Catharine has assessed lottery applications for the Arts Council and Film London. She has many years’ experience of film programming and advising cinemas and film festivals on their strategy, and has taught on numerous training courses in the UK and abroad.

Other speakers to be confirmed.

The Independent Cinema Office is the national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition in the UK. We bring the widest range of films to the widest range of audiences.

Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the Northwest to grow a world-class digital and creative economy within the region. We want an industry that is a magnet for talent, is truly diverse and creates opportunities for all.

How to apply

*To apply for this training or for the subsidised rate, please email Deborah Parker at Northwest Vision and Media. deborahp@visionandmedia.co.uk or call 0161 281 4340.

Please note you must be living in the North West and NOT be in full time education to apply for this course.