Fundraising Connections

Fundraising Connections is a quarterly peer-led networking and learning session for those fundraising within the arts and cultural sector. It's an opportunity to collaborate by sharing ideas, resources, fundraising tips, successes, challenges, potential funders and more. We'll also highlight upcoming funding opportunities, training and useful resources to support your fundraising journey.

At this session, we'll explore the fundamentals of developing a strong Case for Support—one of the most valuable tools for communicating your organisation's impact and inspiring funders, donors and supporters to invest in your work. Whether you're creating your first case for support or looking to strengthen an existing one, you'll leave with practical tips and ideas to take back to your organisation.

There will also be dedicated time to receive 1:1 support from Arts & Business NI's Arts Programme Manager, giving you the opportunity to discuss your own fundraising challenges, test ideas or ask questions in a supportive environment.

Alongside the learning, there will be plenty of time to connect with fellow fundraisers and sector colleagues over refreshments, share experiences and build new relationships with others working across the arts and cultural sector.

This event is open to anyone involved in fundraising within the arts and cultural sector, whether you're new to fundraising or have years of experience.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.

If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly [email protected] or ring us on 02890735150

On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.

To find out more about the venue, how to get there and about the building please click here

Environmental Statement

A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.

We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible.