Fundraising Planning

The Fundraising Planning module is designed to give students an understanding of the fundraising planning process, an overview of how to conduct a fundraising audit, and understanding of how to set fundraising objectives and how to develop strategies and tactical plans.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop an understanding of the overall fundraising planning process
• Understand how to conduct a fundraising audit
• Be familiar with strategic planning tools and frameworks
• Understand how to set SMART fundraising objectives
• Be familiar with various strategic options
• Have an understanding of how to develop tactical plans from overall strategies and objectives
• Be familiar with how to develop a budget for tactical plans
• Understand the control and monitoring cycle

Date: 21st March 2022.

Course tutor: Kevin Delaney, Lead Consultant, Academy Street Workshop.

Kevin is a nonprofit professional of over 12 years and co-founder of Academy Street Workshop, a nonprofit agency specialised in training, strategic planning support and fundraising mentorship. He is the founder of the Irish Fundraisers' Network and Charity Hack, an initiative to provide a step up for small and emerging nonprofits. Kevin is a graduate of the Common Purpose Meridian Programme and holds a Certificate in Fundraising and a Diploma in Fundraising Management. Kevin has spoken at conferences in Ireland, US, Norway, UK and Netherlands.

Course Dates (live stream sessions with your tutor):
Monday 21st, 9am – start up meeting
Friday 25th, 1-2pm – catch up meeting
Friday 1st April, 1-2pm – wrap up meeting

The course includes 120 minutes of interactive on-demand content plus three live stream sessions with one of Ireland’s top fundraising professionals.