Ben Cohen, Director, Good Innovation
John Toon, Digital Transformation Lead, Beevers and Struthers
Christine Neubeiser, Director of Fundraising, British Asian Trust
Leticia Jennings, Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Bates Wells
Laura Soley, Partner, Bates Wells
Jason Hodges, Fundraising Manager, The Anne Robson Trust
Aimee Hayhurst, Lead Partnership Manager, Morrisons
Lucy Crisp, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Together for Short Lives
Aidan Forman, Director of Technology and Digital Transformation, RNIB
09:35-11:05 Mastering grant writing and bid applications workshop
In this workshop, you'll learn the key elements of a compelling grant proposal and winning bid application that stand out to funders. We'll cover how to identify the right funding opportunities, articulate your project’s goals and impact, and demonstrate strong organisational capacity.
Jason Hodges, Fundraising Manager, The Anne Robson Trust
11:15-12:00 The power of Legacies: a sustainable income source for your charity
In this session, we will delve into the legal aspects of legacy giving as a sustainable revenue stream for charities. We'll explore the steps to effectively manage the legal and reputational issues around accepting (or refusing) legacies and the key legal steps to ensure your organisation’s legacies are managed appropriately and your organisation receives all that it is entitled to.
Leticia Jennings, Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Bates Wells.
Laura Soley, Partner, Bates Wells.
13:15-14:00 Building effective partnerships
Join us to explore how charities can effectively collaborate with the private sector and form strategic partnerships to enhance fundraising efforts and achieve greater impact.
Lucy Crisp, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Together for Short Lives
Aimee Hayhurst, Lead Partnership Manager, Morrisons
14:15-14:55 Invest in your fundraising
Investing in fundraising is a strategic approach that can significantly enhance your charity's income and long-term sustainability. This session will explore how charities can effectively allocate resources to fundraising initiatives to yield the highest returns.
Christine Neubeiser, Director of Fundraising, British Asian Trust
15:10-15:55 Transforming the future of fundraising with technology and AI
This session will explore how using tools such as AI can enhance donor engagement, personalise outreach, and optimise fundraising strategies. You'll learn best practices for integrating AI into your charity and discover how to make data-driven decisions that increase both efficiency and impact.
Ben Cohen, Director, Good Innovation
John Toon, Digital Transformation Lead, Beevers and Struthers
Aidan Forman, Director of Technology and Digital Transformation, RNIB
15:55-16:00 Chair's summary and close of conference