Fundraising First Thing: A marathon, not a sprint

14 March 2017

Interactive breakfast seminars which provide a unique forum for open debate and an opportunity to connect with your peers.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD-OUT. 

To register for the waiting list e-mail [email protected]

Recent research shows that over half of charities have seen income rise from event fundraising; but are they maximising their true potential? Join us in March to discuss strategies for enhancing the reach & impact of your event, and how an effective communication strategy can foster year-round engagement and mobilise new supporters.

This event is designed to provide space for charities to debate with other charities. As a result, there are no corporate spaces available and we will withdraw places booked by non-charity delegates. We will issue a refund minus an administration fee of 15%.  

If you are interested in sponsoring a future FFT please contact Yvette on 020 7819 1202 or via [email protected].

Programme

14 March 2017

  • 9.00AM - 9.25AM
    Registration, morning coffee and informal networking
    Registration, morning coffee and informal networking
  • 9.25AM - 9.30AM
    Chair's welcome
    Steve Cotterill, editor, Fundraising Magazine
  • 9.30AM - 9.35AM
    Ice-breakers
    Ice-breakers
  • 9.35AM - 10.00AM
    War Child case study

    Liana Mellotte, head of music, entertainment & development & Katie Johnson, head of individual giving & events, War Child

  • 10.00AM - 10.25AM
    Coffee and informal networking
    Coffee and networking break
  • 10.25AM - 10.50AM
    What's next for events?

    Keith Williams, general manager, JustGiving

  • 10.50AM - 11.15AM
    Case study: Memory walk

    Louise Oakley will showcase how Alzheimer’s Society have effectively driven both engagement and revenue through their flagship mass participation campaign, Memory Walk and will take a look at the wider strategy behind one of the UK’s best performing charity mass participation campaigns

    Louise Oakley, events fundraising manager – Memory Walk, Alzheimer’s Society

  • 11.15AM - 11.30AM
    Q&A with speakers
    Q&A with speakers

Testimonials

"Very inspiring speakers."
Leoni Padilla, Sue Ryder

"Excellent choice of speakers, great mix of attendees. Very timely subject matter."
Gemma Leary, Friends of the Elderly

"Inspiring! A really great mix of experience from the sector."
James Togut, RNIB

"Really inspiring speakers, lots of enthusiasm and energy early in the morning."
Emily Pond, Breast Cancer Now  

"Really enjoyed the learning, a very interesting and diverse group of attendees."
Russell Winch, Zoological Society of London

"Fantastic, engaging and accessible speakers."
Emma Watts, Citizenship Foundation

"Really interesting thoughts on social media, especially in thinking outside of the box in terms of channels."
Liz Burns, Vitalise

"Excellent debate, pitch, tone, timing and engagement. Brilliant topic as well."
Stuart Davie, Paintings in Hospitals

"Great speakers and a very worthwhile conversation."
Mark Wilson, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

"Really insightful and enjoyable session, thanks to the content of both presenters."
Sayara Muthuveloe, Urology Foundation

"Great speakers."
Dhivya O’Connor, The Prince’s Teaching Institute

"Great speakers, candid and honest."
Thomas Walshaw, Paintings in Hospitals 

"Both great speakers with lots of experience and lots of examples." 
Sonya Trivedy, Terrence Higgins Trust

"Really thought-provoking seminar with tangible ideas that I can take back to my charity."
Adam Overlander-Kaye, Movement for Reform Judaism

"An inspiring session, going back full of ideas and energised."
Catherine Bosworth, Stonewall 

Sponsor

Sponsored by:


Just Giving


Founded in 2001, JustGiving is the world’s most trusted online giving platform, with over 25,000 good causes raising more than $4 billion to date.

Whether you’re looking for a simple way for people to donate and fundraise online or want to launch a crowdfunding campaign for a specific appeal, we’re 100% committed to giving charities like yours more ways to raise more money, so you can change more lives. Discover how your charity can grow on JustGiving

Prices

Early bird by 17 February
£40*

Standard fee (after 17 February)  
£50*  

*All prices exc VAT  This event is designed to provide space for charities to debate with other charities. As a result, there are no corporate spaces available and we will withdraw places booked by non-charity delegates. We will issue a refund minus an administration fee of 15%

Venue

CIWEM
106-109 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QS

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