Securing Grant Aid for Methodist Churches

SECURING GRANT AID FOR METHODIST CHURCHES

In response to various requests for advice and assistance, our Church Development Board are sponsoring a one day training seminar entitled, 'Researching and Securing Grant Aid for Methodist Churches' 

The seminar will take place in Portlaoise Methodist Church on Saturday  24th. October, from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.  It is aimed at Methodist Churches throughout the Republic of Ireland and will be of particular benefit to Ministers, Society Stewards, and other members of congregations who wish to know more about securing grant aid for their church projects.

Numbers  on the course are limited, and so all those interested are advised to secure their place as soon as possible by phoning  Rev Paul Kingston (Chairman, Church Development Board) on 061 396236 or by email. A  fee of €10 per person, payable on arrival, will be charged.

This seminar will provide a comprehensive review of how to research appropriate funders for church projects and  of  project planning issues that need to be addressed if churches are to make effective applications for grant aid.  Participants will be encouraged to discuss how best to address questions contained in a typical funding application form.  Ample time will be given for comments and questions and participants will be given a full set of notes to take away.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Grant Aid and the Christian Church - Key considerations

Finding the Funds - Techniques, tips and resources for researching funders 

The Top 10 reasons why funding applications Fail (and how to avoid them!)

‘People give to People' - building personal relations with funders.

A Step by Step guide to writing a successful Fundraising Proposal

Effective Writing and Presentation Styles

How to construct a project budget and common budgeting ‘pitfalls'

Preparing for an Assessment Visit by a funder

How to build longer term relationships with funders

The seminar will be led by Trevor Gill of gillassociates.com.  Trevor has over 25 years experience of working in the not for profit sector as a consultant, fundraiser and trainer, including extensive experience in advising on fundraising for Methodist church projects.  Trevor and his wife Elaine are members of Trinity Methodist Church, Lisburn