Fundraising Bootcamp

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC+01:00

Crescent Arts Centre | Belfast

Arts & Business NI
Publisher/HostArts & Business NI
Fundraising Bootcamp
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Boost Your Skills at our arts Fundraising Bootcamp
About this Event

Strengthen your confidence and capability at our Fundraising Bootcamp—a practical, energising training programme designed to support arts professionals at every stage of their development. Across this focused, hands-on experience, we’ll unpack effective fundraising approaches, explore real-world examples, and equip you with tools you can put into practice straight away.

You’ll develop the skills to build meaningful donor relationships, secure sustainable income, and navigate the evolving fundraising landscape with clarity and purpose. Along the way, you’ll connect with a supportive network of peers who share your commitment to championing the arts in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Leave feeling inspired, informed, and ready to elevate the impact of the work you do. Start the financial year with clarity and confidence.

All sessions come with refreshments and lunch :)

Cost per session:

A&B NI Member - £15+VAT

Non-Member - £20+VAT

All 6 session within the bootcamp:

A&B NI Member - £80+ VAT

Non-Member - £100+ VAT
Dates & Times:
15 April, 9:30 - 1pm: Back to Basics: Getting Fundraising Ready- Start the financial year with clarity and confidence with this practical session to help you build a clear roadmap for action.

13 May, 9:30 - 1pm: Navigating Trusts and Foundations - Find out more about the trusts and foundations landscape, and how to build a more strategic fundraising pipeline.

17 June, 9:30 - 1pm: Building Better Partnerships – A practical session for arts professionals and corporate teams alike, to help you understand the partnership roadmap and build stronger partnerships.

12 August, 9:30 - 1pm: Strengthening Individual Giving – Explore individual giving tools and approaches with Thrive.

16 September, 9:30 - 1pm: Maximising High-Value Giving – Understand how to build lasting relationships with high value donors.

21 Oct, 9:30 - 1pm: 1:1 Support Drop-in Sessions – We’re available to prove confidential advice on any aspect of your fundraising development
Please read for further details on the dates and session topics in the graphics below before booking.


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Accessibility

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.

If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly [email protected] or ring us on 02890735150

On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.

To find out more about the venue, how to get there and about the building please click here

Environmental Statement

A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.

We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 18.00 to GBP 120.00

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