FUNDING, INCOME & SUSTAINABILITY
Help organisations secure funding, diversify income, and build financial sustainability without losing sight of purpose.
Grant seeking and writing
Presenter: Therese Lanigan Behrent.
Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Location: In-person workshop, Glenfield Community Centre; Room: Mission Hall.
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: $95.
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Organisations and NFP groups located within the Devonport-Takapuna, Kaipatiki and Hibiscus & Bays areas, are eligible for fully funded places through local board support. Simply email simon@ancad.org.nz for a discount code which you can use when registering on the Humanitix ticketing platform for this session.
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Overview
This workshop is designed for anyone seeking to improve their grant-writing skills, whether you're new to the process or have prior experience. Gain a deeper understanding of the grant-seeking environment and learn how to craft compelling grant applications and funding proposals that stand out.
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Key takeaways
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Insight into the current grants environment in New Zealand.
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Key considerations before starting your grant application or funding proposal.
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Understanding of various grant options and where to find them.
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Practical skills for structuring and writing winning grant applications.
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Tips for effective grant accountability and reporting.
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Why attend?
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Enhance your understanding of the grant-seeking process.
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Develop skills to create compelling funding proposals that get noticed.
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Learn practical strategies to improve your success rate in securing grants.
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Gain tools to manage grant accountability and reporting effectively.
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Who should attend?
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Managers, Trustees, and Fundraisers in grassroots and community-based non-profit organizations.
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Non-profit leaders seeking to navigate the grant-funding environment more effectively.
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Anyone interested in increasing their success in securing funding for their organisation.
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Testimonials
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“Really practical guidance with examples made it very easy to relate back to projects that I am involved in.”
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“Concise and informative presentation with usable content. Lovely presenter. Felt comfortable asking questions.”
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“It was good to know that we are on the right track when submitting applications. Very useful tips to make our applications even stronger.”
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“Therese delivered an excellent presentation, at the right speed and full of great content. This was totally on point and left me feeling inspired to get out there and start planning some funding applications.”
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Liift is designed to assist your organisation in building capability, developing and strengthening leadership, and supporting you and your team to be adaptive and resilient in a changing environment. ANCAD brings in qualified consultants to mentor your Managers, CEOs and Governance Board/Committee members in various aspects of capability building from good governance, leadership, fundraising and marketing, to financial management and strategic planning.
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CANCELLATION FOR TRAINING COURSES
Please be aware that we require two working days’ notice if you wish to cancel your registration. If you cancel after this time payment is still required. We may (at our discretion) provide a credit note to be used for other training courses within twelve months of the original course.
