You are invited to join us for a hands-on workshop for individuals, groups and organisations who want to feel more confident and equipped when asking for funding.

Whether it’s a grant, a donation, or a corporate partnership, asking well is both an art and a science, and one that anyone can learn. This session focuses on clarity of purpose, understanding your audience, and building impactful messaging that works.

Through a mix of storytelling, practical tools, and interactive exercises, you’ll explore what makes an ask successful, why thanking is just as important as asking, and how to tailor your approach depending on who you’re speaking to. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what you need to say, who needs to hear it, and how to say it, plus a simple plan to keep building your fundraising confidence and capability.

Facilitator: Fi McPhee

Fiona McPhee is a leading expert in fundraising strategy, culture change, and donor engagement. With 24+ years of experience, she empowers charities, small and large, to navigate the funding landscape, develop sustainable plans, and drive growth through evidence-based strategies. Fi’s workshops inspire actionable insights for lasting fundraising success. Fi is also a board member of four charities and a Fellow of both the Australian and New Zealand Fundraising Institutes. www.linkedin.com/in/fimcphee

The Funding Series is created in partnership by huddl, Three Lakes Cultural Trust, Sports Central, The Conservation Alliance and Queenstown Lakes District Council.

This event has joined the Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata, The Creative and Culture Hui in Wānaka and Queenstown, 12 to 15 June. To see the full programme of events, link here.