[BCMA] Wanted: Thoughts on Fundraising Courses/Programs as Professional Development

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Hi Sarah,

 

Some questions I have are:

 

1) Have you taken a fundraising or grant writing program/course? Just when
they are in conjunction with a conference Which one(s)? Arts BC Pros/Cons?
Helpful information but would like something more in depth and something
that addresses how to ensure the capacity to carry out the program/project.

2) Has anyone participated in the Fundraising Certificate program at BCIT?
Thoughts?

3) How did the course help you in your current position or help you obtain a
new one? It gave me insight into how to write a grant, to consider that the
people reading it had no prior knowledge of my location or purpose.

4) Employers: How helpful is it to have an employee with this sort of
knowledge/skill? Is it something you seek out in a potential employee? Yes,
if I had an employee that would be a great skill to bring.

5) If you have taken a workshop, how does that compare to taking a full
course? What are the pros and cons? How do it balance with your work
schedule?  I went to an emergengy preparedness workshop that was an intense
two days but it was also the most practical course where we broke into
groups and actually tried out the skills we were learning.  So a one or two
day workshop, or an online course with feedback that would help me to
produce a simple draft grant application I would consider worth my time.

6) After taking one of the courses or programs, do you think you have been
more successful in obtaining grants/funding? Did you look at the application
process in a new light? Yes, I think my grant writing is more directed and I
have a clearer picture of what I need to include to get the grants.


Hope that helps,

 

Christine Kashuba

Mackie Lake House Manager

250-545-1019

www.mackiehouse.ca <http://www.mackiehouse.ca/> 

Mackie House on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/MackieHouse2012> 

 

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Subject: [BCMA] Wanted: Thoughts on Fundraising Courses/Programs as
Professional Development

 

Hello,

 

I am currently working on a new column for the BCMA Round-Up on Professional
Development. The first article is going to be focusing on Fundraising/Grant
Writing programs and courses offered in BC. I'm hoping people will be
willing to share some of their experiences and thoughts.

 

Some questions I have are:

 

1) Have you taken a fundraising or grant writing program/course? Which
one(s)? Pros/Cons?

2) Has anyone participated in the Fundraising Certificate program at BCIT?
Thoughts?

3) How did the course help you in your current position or help you obtain a
new one?

4) Employers: How helpful is it to have an employee with this sort of
knowledge/skill? Is it something you seek out in a potential employee?

5) If you have taken a workshop, how does that compare to taking a full
course? What are the pros and cons? How do it balance with your work
schedule?

6) After taking one of the courses or programs, do you think you have been
more successful in obtaining grants/funding? Did you look at the application
process in a new light?

 

Any information or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated.
Please feel free to contact me via email at: sarahksewell at gmail.com

 

Thank you,

 

Sarah Sewell

 



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