Organised by Roundhouse
Join us for Self Made’s Funding Surgery, featuring creative industry experts in getting that project funded!
Want to know where to begin with grant funding applications or tighten your bid-writing skills?
The session is designed as a short introduction into the basics and the landscape, plus an open forum Q&A from expert David Johnson, Head of Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy from an industry expert with a proven track record of successful Arts Council England and other funding grants and fundraising.
This is an invaluable and relaxed session designed for artists, creative freelancers and arts companies with any level of experience of grants and fundraising. You will hear from people with similar questions or challenges, and gain practical advice on how to perfect your applications to increase your chances of success.
About Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy
Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy transforms the fundraising knowledge, skills and levels of success for cultural organisations. Working with Trustees, CEOs, Senior leaders, mid-career and new and emerging talent, we empower cultural professionals to harness the considerable opportunities that fundraising offers and to develop diverse and entrepreneurial practice. The programme is led by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with the University of Leeds and Arts Marketing Association.
David joined Cause4 as Head of Programme for Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and is now Director of Strategy and Programmes. Formerly Head of Development at the Albany Theatre (South East London) where he more than doubled its turnover, David has also worked for Cultural Development team for the London Borough of Hackney, and as Company Manager for Emergency Exit Arts. He sits on the board of Babylon Arts in Ely and is a non-executive director of Powered By CAN in the West Midlands.
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