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Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising

  • Cannery Arts Centre Norseman Road Esperance, WA, 6450 Australia (map)

Understand the foundations of arts fundraising to build greater sustainability for arts organisations and artists. Registrations for Creative Australia’s Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising workshop are now open to organisations and individuals based in Kepa Kurl / Esperance / Ravensthorpe region of Western Australia.

The Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising workshop is ideal for artists, arts leaders, and arts board members looking for the know-how, confidence and inspiration to kickstart or grow income from philanthropy, donors, and business partners.

Join colleagues in your cultural sector gaining insights into national trends; reviewing essential fundraising principles including the differences between sponsorship and philanthropy; how to be fundraising ready; and strategic insights into crowdfunding, donor circles, trusts & foundations and bequests. The course will also explain how to find, retain and build relationships creating long term support using best practice stewardship.

The course will cover the opportunities and resources provided by the Australian Cultural Fund as well as outline matched funding programs provided by Creative Australia.

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Artists and arts leaders who want to learn the basics of arts fundraising, bequests, philanthropy and sponsorship

  • Artists and arts leaders with some fundraising experience and knowledge, or

  • Board members of arts organisations interested in diversifying their organisation’s income streams.

This interactive workshop will cover:

  • Business partnerships

  • Philanthropy

  • How to make your organisation fundraising ready

  • Building a case for support

  • Fundraising strategies

  • How to develop a fundraising plan.

This is a chance to connect with your peers and learn from Creative Australia’s State Manager, Development & Partnerships (WA), who will provide local perspective, case studies and insights on how to implement what you’ve learned.

$44 per person
Morning tea, lunch, and all day coffee/tea provided.
At the Esperance Bay Yacht Club