Practice 101: Artist as Fundraiser

Practice 101: Artist as Fundraiser

Join Arts Northern Rivers and Creative Australia for a free 2-hour fundraising workshop ideal for artists, producers and collectives looking to boost their knowledge, skills and confidence to strategically build supporter relationships and grow income from donations.

This workshop will cover:

• Building your case for support
• Mapping your network and prospects
• Cultivating relationships, making the ask, stewarding supporters
• Planning your fundraising campaign (individual donations)
• Using the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) donations platform
• Information about fundraising programs and services provided by Creative Australia

This workshop is suitable for independent artists and producers, small collectives and sole traders.

About the facilitator:

Michelle Boyle is State Manager Development and Partnerships (NSW/ACT) at Creative Australia, helping to build the fundraising capability of artists and arts organisations in philanthropy and partnerships. Prior to this, Michelle was in fundraising roles at Sydney Dance Company for over 13 years.

Free event – limited tickets.

If you are unable to attend, please ensure you release your ticket so another local artist or arts worker can benefit from the session. If booked out, please join the waitlist and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

Accessibility 
The Community Arts Hub Garage Gallery is wheelchair accessible and accessible bathrooms are available. Auslan interpreters are available for Deaf and/or hard of hearing guests. If you plan on attending and you need an Auslan interpreter or other support, please let us know as soon as possible.