| 2012 Securing Funding Workshop |
When: 7-8 March 2012
Where:
Day 1 - Atherton Council Chambers, 45 Mabel St, Atherton, Qld
Day 2 - Malanda Council Chambers, 31 James St, Malanda, Qld
This annual workshop aims to increase participants' capacity to secure funding by providing opportunities to:
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 | Speak face-to-face with funding bodies | |
Learn about alternate sources of funding from a philanthropy expert | |
Hear local case studies of successful grant applications and fundraising | |
Find the right source of funds for their projects | |
Improve their funding application skills |
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Representatives from National Library of Australia (Community Heritage Grants), Arts Queensland and the Regional Arts Development Fund presented at the workshop.
Case studies were presented by Cairns Historical Society Museum and Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc.
Representatives from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and Queensland Arts Council (Regional Arts Fund and Quick Response Grants) 'Skyped' in.
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Previous workshop participants from 2008-2011 share what they took away from their experience:
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| “The high level of organisation, the resource folder, the generosity of the speakers, the warmth of the M&GSQ staff and the depth and quality of the information. The case studies were good.” | |
“Understanding, great connection and confidence. Inspiration. Fantastic application pack!” | |
“The confidence to have a go at writing a great funding application!” | |
“Detailed insights into how different funding bodies operate and what to address when making a grant application.” | |
“Workshop presenters were very good and practical exercises were a great help.” | |
“Confidence to tackle tasks, especially budgeting.” | |
“Lots of ideas as to how to attract grants and sponsorships.” |
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For more information, please contact Training & Professional Development Program Officer, Deannah Vieth on 07 3215 0844 or email deannah.vieth@magsq.com.au
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