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Gain the competitive fundraising edge


NAFS 2008 cover Competition for funds in the UK is fierce. There are currently over 250,000 bodies competing to raise money. These include arts and cultural organisations, charities and public bodies.

As well as tenacity and determination, the key to successful arts fundraising is to gain and maintain the competitive edge.

The National Arts Fundraising School will give you that competitive edge. It’s the UK’s only comprehensive fundraising programme designed specifically for arts and cultural organisations.

The School has a reputation for exceeding delegates expectations and has helped hundreds of arts organisations – from national institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum to smaller, grassroots organisations like Mind the Gap Theatre Group – achieve outstanding fundraising success.

Transform your fundraising

Our aim is to equip you to realise your own potential and the fundraising potential of your organisation. Over six intensive days you’ll develop your understanding of the techniques, strategies and approaches used by the very best fundraisers.

The work is challenging and rigorous, sometimes from early morning late into the evening. There’s a clear structure to help you to build a comprehensive fundraising strategy.

You will emerge equipped to become an extraordinary fundraiser able to tackle a wide range of challenges from major capital appeals to producing sustainable revenue.

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Since attending the School our fundraising income has definitely increased – we have had seven awards of £5,000-£30,000 in the last six months alone... The bottom line is that I recently had to admit to our Artistic Director that I am now actually enjoying fundraising! But don’t tell anyone else.

Christine Stewart, General Manager, Hearts & Minds


We have had tremendous success since I attended. As well as maintaining our revenue funding, we’ve also secured a further £1.2M for a capital campaign.

David Jane, Development Manager, Royal and Derngate Theatre


This was the best training course I have ever attended! It was great to learn a range of new techniques and increase my confidence. As a result I have already increased a sponsorship, gained a handful of new members and had a successful funding application of £35,000 with a follow-up application being submitted for £85,000. I wouldn't have achieved this without knowledge gained from the course!

Sally Anne Tye, Head of Marketing & Development, Nottingham Playhouse

Transforming the performance of not-for-profit organisations