FREE: The Basics of Fundraising and Applying for Grants, in-person workshop

The Basics of Fundraising and Applying for Grants, in-person workshop

Date: Saturday 12th September 2026

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Please arrive by 11:30am, light refreshments will be available on arrival)

Presenter: Stephanie Maitland (Maitland & Associates)

Venue: Fruit Growers Room, Albany Community Hub, 575a Albany Highway, Auckland

Cost: This workshop is free for individuals and not-for-profit organisations based in the Upper Harbour Local Board area, as well as those based elsewhere whose work supports or benefits Upper Harbour communities.

This LiiFT session sits within the Funding, Income & Sustainability capability areas and Foundations stage and is proudly supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Outline:

This practical, interactive workshop will help you build a clear and achievable approach to fundraising, with a strong focus on grants and community funding opportunities.

We’ll explore:

• How to assess your fundraising strengths, resources and capacity

• Different fundraising approaches and how to identify what’s right for you

• Local Board grants, Upper Harbour Ethnic Peoples Plan Community Action Fund and other grant opportunities

• How to identify suitable funders and understand their funding criteria

• How to prepare a strong grant application and what makes an application stand out

• Common application mistakes and how to avoid them

• What supporting documents and information you may need

• How to track applications and manage reporting and accountability requirements

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, work through real-world examples and learn from others in the community.

Templates, practical tools and useful resources will be provided to help you put the learning into action and confidently start applying for funding.

Who is this for?

Individuals, small charities and Not for Profit organisations new to fundraising or looking to strengthen their fundraising and improve their grant applications.

Learning Outcome: By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clearer understanding of the fundraising and grant-seeking process, along with practical tools and resources to support their fundraising efforts.

Note: Workshop content, including presentations and discussions, remains the intellectual property of the presenter and/or ANCAD. Participants are asked not to make audio or video recordings, use AI transcription or note-taking tools, create automated meeting summaries, or copy, share or distribute session content without prior written permission from ANCAD and the presenter.