Fund It!
Welcome to Fund It! - get clear, get confident, get funded, designed to support artists like you to secure funding confidently. There is a proven formula to demonstrate that both you and your work are viable investments, and this formula can be taught and learnt.
Many countries offer differing financial assistance to creatives as part of their commitment to preserving cultural heritage. This workshop leverages that diversity and adapts to the global landscape of arts funding.
Our sessions will guide you through distinct modules going through every aspect of the funding application process, from initiating the right mindset to effectively managing your funds post-approval. The course also introduces cutting-edge AI tools for refining proposals and strategic techniques for leveraging your funding successes.
As part of this course, you'll join a vibrant community of peers, gaining not only essential skills but great networking opportunities.
Join us to learn how to add an additional income stream, support network and authority that comes with learning the power of effective funding strategies.
Course content is released weekly starting on 21 April 9am for you to watch in your own time. Week 3 will be a break for a live Q&A. If you can’t make the live event, a replay will be available.
1. Monday 21 April 9am - Mindset and Starting a Fresh
2. Monday 28 April 9am - Writing and Guidance
3. Monday 5 May 7:30pm - Q&A week
4. Monday 12 May 9am - Budgeting
5. Monday 19 May 9am - Supporting documents
6. Monday 26 May 9am - Post-application strategies
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Module 1 - Part 1: What is arts funding
In this session, we’ll lay the groundwork together by exploring the landscape of arts funding.
In this session, we’ll lay the groundwork together by exploring the landscape of arts funding.
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Module 1 - Part 2: Mindset and knowing your worth
In this session, we’ll debunk the myth of the starving artist and rewrite the narrative around creative success.
In this session, we’ll debunk the myth of the starving artist and rewrite the narrative around creative success.
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Module 1 - Part 3: Approach & time management
In this session, we’ll sharpen your approach and master time management so your funding goals become reality.
In this session, we’ll sharpen your approach and master time management so your funding goals become reality.
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Module 1 - Part 4: Where to find funds
In this session, we’ll map the full funding landscape and show you how to spot the best matches for your project.
In this session, we’ll map the full funding landscape and show you how to spot the best matches for your project.
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Module 2 - Part 1: Funding language / sample texts
In this session, we’ll explore the language that makes your application stand out; from understanding general criteria to writing narratives that amplify need, define impact and map clear outcomes.
In this session, we’ll explore the language that makes your application stand out; from understanding general criteria to writing narratives that amplify need, define impact and map clear outcomes.
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Module 2 - Part 2: Assemble your team
In this session, we’ll explore why no creative does their best work alone and how to build a simple, effective review and evaluation plan to prove your project’s impact and ability to manage it with professionalism.
In this session, we’ll explore why no creative does their best work alone and how to build a simple, effective review and evaluation plan to prove your project’s impact and ability to manage it with professionalism.
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Module 2 - Part 3: Access support
In this session we will demystify the help available when you hit a barrier, whether health, learning or technical, and show you how to request it.
In this session we will demystify the help available when you hit a barrier, whether health, learning or technical, and show you how to request it.
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Module 2 - Part 4: Utilising AI
In this session we will explore how AI can become your funding assistant.
In this session we will explore how AI can become your funding assistant.
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FUND IT!
I get it – you want to be able to enjoy what you do without having to worry about how you’re going to fund your projects …
Securing funding not only provides financial support but also offers external validation that can boost your credibility and confidence. Writing applications helps you get really clear on your project goals, while deadlines motivate you to take decisive action … essentially acting like a free kick up the butt. Together, these elements will be pivotal to your career.
