Training

• Introduction
• Current Training Programme and Prospectus
• Booking form
• Charges
• Accreditation
• Training for fundraisers
• Training for Funding Advisers
  • Training for new Funding Advisers
  • Stage 2 - Training for experienced Funding Advisers
  • Information for Funding Advisers
• Training for Funders and Grant Givers
• e-learning training

Stage 1 - Training for new Funding Advisers

Stage 1  "Advising Groups on Funding Issues"

The course, aimed at funding advisers, community workers and other workers involved in supporting groups to access funding, is delivered through 3 methods.

1. Four full day sessions
2. E-learning
3. Blended - 2 full day sessions and the remainder through e-learning.

The training can lead to a level 2 or 3 qualification developed by fit4funding and accredited (as 3 credits) by the Open College Network. A portfolio of work, drawing on work with groups, is required for each qualification and level 3 requires additional pieces of work to demonstrate the ability of applying the learning in practice. The course is run on a regular basis in West Yorkshire and is available to other areas through agreement. Please contact fit4funding to discuss this option.  The course covers:

• The role of the funding adviser
• Good practice in giving funding advice
• Diagnosing groups needs
• Clarifying complex funding criteria
• Giving feedback on draft applications
• Evaluating your advice service to demonstrate impact and
• Voluntary sector funding trends

E-learning

This provides opportunities for individuals to undertake training with start dates throughout the year. The course requires a 4 hour commitment per week cover an 8 week period. There is ongoing support and feedback from a personal tutor during this time with opportunities to network, and discuss ideas online with fellow learners.

For further details of when and where these courses are running please consult the Training programme by clicking the icon on the right.