Funding Advice in East Wiltshire
Effective Fundraising Principles
'Lease of Life' Small Grants Fund for older people
The aim of the fund is to provide small grants to groups in Wiltshire for activities or equipment that will both promote and increase physical activity levels amongst the older people in the county. If you can answer Yes to the following questions, then please make an application, after carefully reading the Guideline for Applicants.
- Are you applying for a grant under £300?
- Are the majority of those who would benefit from the grant over 65?
- Can you say exactly how these older people would benefit?
Lease of Life Application Form
Please contact Jayne Funnell at Age Concern Wiltshire for any further enquiries, 01380 727767.
Charities Information Bureau provide funding advice in Kennet. To make an appointment or talk through your funding requirements ring VAK (01672 564140) or CIB on 01380 729279 or email Enquiries@cibwilts.org.uk.
Are you registered?
Since the launch of our website at the end of 2002 CIB have been pleased register around 200 people for membership. CIB had been conscious for some time that access to their database of funders was restricted, the use of it only being available via staff, and decided that the Internet could provide another route towards making their services more accessible to users.
The site contains two databases, one suitable for groups seeking funding and one for individuals. The service is available free of charge to people in Wiltshire and Swindon, our main area of operation, and users are asked to register first, when they will be given a password to allow them to use the system.
If you would like to register contact CIB on 01380-729279 or email: enquiries@cibwilts.org.uk.
Is your organisation registered for Gift Aid?
Personal donations could be increased by 28p in every £1. It could help you make more of every penny donated by tax paying individuals.
To find out more ring VAK on 01672 564140.
Effective Fundraising - Fundraising Principles
Fundraising is:
- about meeting need and bringing about change- about relationships with those who give
- about spreading the word and having clear objectives
- about communications - success depends on getting the right message across to the right person at the right time.
Because:
- giving is satisfying and should be the beginning of a continuing relationshipTo Fundraise Effectively You Should- a satisfied donor will give again and persuade others to support the cause
- enthusiasm is infectious - people give to people; the cause may become secondary
Why People Give- have desire to succeed
- be persistent when necessary
- show a commitment to the cause
- communicate the need
- be knowledgeable about the cause
- open their hearts; then open their minds; then open their cheque books!
- remember that the most important words are 'Thank you'
People give to good causes for many reasons. These include:
- emotional response- touching the heart
- identifying with the cause
- giving something back
- compassion in memoriam
- ego, self esteem
- people like to give
- because it feels good, but above all
- BECAUSE THEY WERE ASKED
What Every Donor Wants:
back to top- to believe that their gift will be effective and used for a purpose
- good stewardship – to see a sensible, cost effective use of resources
- a prompt response and cheerful service
- feedback- progress updates
- to see the fundraiser’s commitment
- good feelings arising from the belief that their gift is valued, appreciated and will make a difference.
