Income Generation and Sponsorship

Fundraising for a project is a daunting task that can throw up lots of questions. How do you know where to begin or what strategy is best for your project? We’ll look at practical advice on how to fundraise, including developing a case for support and learning how to create a fundraising strategy that works for you, your project, or an organisation.

Brona Whittaker is Chief Executive of Arts & Business NI, where she leads the organisation’s strategic direction in partnership with the Board and staff team, driving A&B NI’s vision of a vibrant and sustainable creative sector for Northern Ireland. Since joining A&B NI 2007, Brona has held a range of leadership roles, including Arts Manager and then Head of Arts, where she shaped and delivered the organisation’s cutting-edge programme of skills development, fundraising and governance support for the cultural sector. With more than 20 years’ experience in Northern Ireland’s cultural landscape, she has previously worked for leading arts organisations such as the Lyric Theatre and Replay Theatre Company. Brona is a champion for the vital role that arts and culture plays in our social and economic wellbeing - bringing people together, strengthening communities, and enriching everyday life.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and accessibility, Theatre and Dance NI is offering a Pay What You Can ticket scheme for this event. We invite you to select the ticket price that best applies to you and your own financial circumstances. Our standard ticket price is usually £10 for members or £20 for non-members. If you can pay the standard ticket price, this contribution helps us towards sustaining this approach and ensuring affordability for others who cannot meet the recommended price, whilst contributing towards making these important industry training events possible.

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