Fundraising 101: Get into partnership with business part 1

Fundraising 101 returns with guest Lou Gardner who will be sharing her valuable insights and knowledge aimed at creative individuals and organisations who want to know more about how to build successful relationships with businesses.

Join us for this informal workshop to help you build new partnerships, generate new revenue streams and improve innovative thinking when it comes to your business. Surround yourself with local entrepreneurs, boost conversations and explore opportunities to collaborate.

Across two workshop sessions at lunchtimes on Monday 17 and Monday 24 June. Please make sure you book onto both sessions.

Who is it for?

Fundraising101’s Get into business workshop has been tailored for Creative people and organisations in Chelmsford looking to make their organisation or business activity sustainable and scalable.

What Is Covered?

• Why partnerships? – The benefits collaboration can bring

• How to identify new revenue streams and align your values

• Understand and define your 'why'

• Learn how to put together a compelling ask and pitch to a business

• What you need to know before saying yes to the money!

• How to maintain relationships with businesses

What’s in it for you?

• Friendly informal space where everyone is welcome

• Take part in a workshop where you will work on your elevator pitch and ask

• Get tools and tips in developing your approach to business sponsorship

• Opportunity to introduce yourself and your business

• Connected with like minded creative individuals and busineses in Chelmsford

• Learn how to build strong local partnerships to boost Chelmsford's economy

Why are we hosting this workshop?

• Friendly session focused on giving insight and learning

• To increase skills and capacity in Chelmsford in different types of income generation

• Access to expert advice

• Free business support and take aways