Think Like A Funder - Write Like A Winner (Bid Writing for Charities)

Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2DWSan Francisco, CA

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Think Like A Funder - Write Like A Winner

Most funding applications don't fail because the project isn't good enough, they fail because the application doesn't show a funder what they actually need to see. This half-day workshop is built around one simple idea, before you write a word, you need to understand how a funder reads.

You'll learn:

  • How funders actually assess applications - what they're scanning for, and the mistakes that quietly lose points even in strong projects
  • The 5 Ps framework - Purpose, Problem, Promise, Proof, Partnership, a practical structure for thinking through your project before you start writing
  • How to plan your budget so it holds up under scrutiny, and avoid the common mistakes that make funders question an application's credibility
  • The difference between activities and outcomes - and why funders care about outcomes first

Throughout the day, you'll work directly on your own charity or project, not a hypothetical example; using guided worksheets, and leave with a completed one-page skeleton of your own funding application, ready to build on.

Light buffet and refreshments included.

Places are limited to keep the session small and genuinely hands-on, so early booking is worthwhile if you'd like to come along. Early bird ticket prices available.

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