A Community First Yorkshire event

Introduction to Crowdfunding

Money

Many people have heard of crowdfunding but just do not know where to start with a campaign. This bitesize session will run through everything you need to know to prepare and launch a successful campaign, to raise money from the local community and beyond.

The training is delivered over Zoom and our funding adviser will provide you with expert advice relevant to your organisation or project.

During this session, participants will develop their knowledge and understanding of:

  • How to get started on a crowdfunding campaign;
  • Top tips and common mistakes made when running a campaign;
  • How to access match funding opportunities;
  • Case studies of successful campaigns;
  • Understand what support is available to your organisation.

Who should attend?

Voluntary organisations seeking funding for a tangible project. The course is appropriate for paid staff, management committee members and volunteers. Please note that in order to run a crowdfunding campaign you will need to have a basic understanding of IT and social media.

Please note this training is aimed at organisations and groups based in North Yorkshire or delivering services within North Yorkshire.

About the trainer

Nicky Smith has 19 years’ experience as a funding advisor, assisting hundreds of voluntary organisations to secure funding, including village halls, play areas, health and social care groups and youth clubs across North Yorkshire.

Cost and concessions

18 (including VAT)

Concessionary places

Thanks to funding from North Yorkshire County Council, we have free ‘first come, first served’ places if you meet either of the criteria below. You can self-select a free place during booking.

Criteria:

  • You are from a North Yorkshire VCSE organisation with an income of up to £5k

OR

  • You are from a North Yorkshire VCSE organisation with an income of up to £25k which is experiencing financial hardship and would struggle to pay .

These spaces are limited so if a free place is not shown when you go to book, you can ask to be added to the waiting list for a free place on a future training session.

No shows and concessions

Please note that if you don’t attend training that you have booked on without giving seven days notice, you will be required to make the full payment. This also applies to free places. This is to allow as many participants as possible access to our training. See our Terms and Conditions  for more information.

Refunds

Attendees can receive refunds for cancellations up to 7 days before the event date.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the training please contact communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

If you have any questions about booking or invoicing please contact info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk or telephone 01904 704 177.

Booking details

Book your place here. Bookings deadline date: Tuesday 21 March 2022 @ 1pm