Events and Training

Fundraising Connections

Fundraising Connections

Date & Time: Quarterly event,  10am - 12pm
Our next fundraising connections takes place on 27 March
Cost: A&B NI Arts Members: Free/ Non-Members £4.56 (inc vat)
Location: The Black Box Belfast 
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This is a peer led, networking and information session for our anyone working in arts or charity fundraising to collaborate by sharing ideas, resources, fundraising tips, successes, losses, potential funders and more. We will also be able to share upcoming funding/grant opportunities, fundraising events, training and other resources on different aspects of fundraising. 

Arts Bites

Arts Bites

Date & Time: Monthly between 12noon-1pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Online

Art Bites are online sessions for approx. 45 mins, covering topics that are consistently popping up in our mailbox or keep coming up in discussion.This can cover elements and topics on business structures, governance, fundraising and other elements that are coming up and wanting to be explored

 

Art of the Pitch

Art of the Pitch

Date & Time: 30th April, 11am-4pm
Cost: A&B NI members £5+VAT/ Non Members £10+VAT
Location: Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre,3 Newmarket Street Londonderry BT48 6EB
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Explaining what you do, why it’s important and how someone’s involvement is an opportunity to be part of a larger vision, will create more excitement around your mission. This intimate workshop, will give you practical knowledge on what to put in your pitch, essential presentation skills and give you the chance to produce and share your 'elevator pitch' to the room, and receive practical feedback from our panel

Fundamentals of Arts Board Membership (Online)

Fundamentals of Arts Board Membership (Online)

Date & Time: 21st May,  12-2pm
Cost: A&B NI members: £10 +VAT / Non members: £25 + VAT
Location: Online
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Calling all Trustees and Arts Board Members (or those considering joining a Board)! This half-day workshop looks at best practice and at the realities of arts charity governance. We’ll take a thorough look at the compliance requirements of being on a Board, covering roles and responsibilities plus managerial, legal and financial duties. 


Introduction to business planning

Introduction to business planning

Date & Time: 19th June, 10am-2:30pm
Cost: A&B NI members: £5 +VAT / Non members: £10 + VAT
Location: The University of Atypical, 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF
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This insightful half day session will give you practical knowledge, tips and advice on what to put in into your business plan and will also get you thinking about the bigger picture, including your strategic vision, mission and more! 

Our Funders & Partners

Arts & Business NI is generously supported by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland.