Introducing: Heritage Compass Legacy ⭐️

Whilst the core Heritage Compass programme has now ended, we are continuing to support the sector through a range of targeted activities as part of Heritage Compass Legacy.

Learn about our first 2 support opps: artsfundraising.org.uk/news

The Arts and Culture Benchmarking Dashboard could become a vital tool for your business model…

Don’t develop strategy on gut instinct – use the Dashboard to compare data from over 800 Arts Council NPOs to shape your organisation’s future.

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Applications now open: Inclusive Cultures from Clore Leadership

This disabled-led programme is for cultural leaders wanting to challenge themselves to do better around inclusion and access in their organisations or practice.

📅: 29 April, 9am
More: bit.ly/InclusiveCult24

Philanthropy needs more diverse voices 🗣

Alliance magazine is launching the Alliance Inclusion Fund to broaden the conversation on philanthropy.

If you work in a grassroots organisation or if English isn't your first language, they want to hear from you! ⬇️

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🔊 New blog! The power of collaboration

In our latest blog, our Associate Director of Strategy and Projects Rebecca Churcher-Soden looks at how collaboration can boost your projects and take your organisation to the next level.

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🛎 Funding Opportunity 🛎

Youth Music has launched a £1.5 million fund dedicated to early years creativity. 🎼

Recipients will receive a three-year grant of up to £120,000 and tailored support from Youth Music. 🎤

See Fundraising UK Ltd for more info ➡️ rebrand.ly/ycmg8d1

Charitable giving: how generous is your area?

The UK public donated a record £13.9 billion to charity last year, but which areas of the country are giving the most? 💰

Take a look at the latest UK Giving Report from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) to find out ➡️ rebrand.ly/a42d6e

Do you know how other organisations at your level of turnover sustain themselves?

Compare your financial data with your peers’ with our Arts and Culture Benchmarking Dashboard. 📈

With data from 800+ NPOs!
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It's great to see how so many of you have benefitted from an Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy training course so far this year. 🤝

Learn more about our training, opportunities and resources online: artsfundraising.org.uk

Are you thinking of applying to Esmée Fairbairn? 🤔

Join the pre-application Q&A webinar on 13 May to find out more about the application process. 💻

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Are responsible for maintaining an historic building? 🏛

Wasps Studios is calling for the abolition of VAT on the maintenance of historic and cultural buildings. 💷

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Is your organisation using AI?🤖

AI is powerful. But it's also daunting.

That's why, in our latest blog, we're giving you free and easy ways to start making the most of AI.

From writing policy to sparking ideas, these are tips you don't want to miss! ➡️ rebrand.ly/4d504f

April marks #StressAwarnessMonth ; from tight deadlines to creative blocks, professionals in our sector often find themselves grappling with unique challenges.

🌱 Take a look at the StressManagementSoc resources and take steps to better support your wellbeing: wellbeing.work/resources/

How artificial intelligence can make fundraising more personal 🤖

From personalised messages to well-timed communications, John Roberts from Dataro argues that AI has the power to transform fundraising for the better. 💰

Fundraising UK Ltd have the story: rebrand.ly/04dcd0

The Arts and Culture Benchmarking Dashboard could become a vital tool for your business model…

Don’t develop strategy on gut instinct – use the Dashboard to compare data from over 800 Arts Council NPOs to shape your organisation’s future.

MyCake
artsfundraising.org.uk/benchmarking?u…

Effective leadership is vital for successful fundraising in arts and culture; a sector that relies on external funding as part of its income mix. 💭

Understand your role as a leader in embedding fundraising within your organisation on our online course: futurelearn.com/courses/leader…

There’s plenty of additional Transforming Governance content online...

📌 Gain access to the full session recordings, as well as a full suite of resources: artscouncil.org.uk/developing-cre…
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🛎 Paul Hamlyn Foundation is changing its application process 🛎

From April, there will be two funding rounds per year, with a new application process at both first and second stage.

Find full details of the change Paul Hamlyn Foundation ➡️ rebrand.ly/l1ws2zb

Barking's Women's Museum: A success story for the arts 🌟

Part of the pioneering New Town Culture project, the museum is proving what is possible even when times are tough.

Get inspired! ➡️ rebrand.ly/feui1y4