NCJAA & Royal Literary Fund Workshop: Demonstrating Impact, with professional writer Heidi Williamson
NCJAA & Royal Literary Fund Workshop: Demonstrating Impact, with professional writer Heidi Williamson
Learn from a professional writer how to tell the story of what your organisation or project does in a compelling, human and structured way.
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Are you a charity or community group professional looking to communicate your organisation’s impact effectively? Join our "Demonstrate Your Impact" workshop, a 2.5-hour session designed to empower you to articulate the real difference your work makes.
Workshop Highlights:
- Understand Impact: Explore what impact means for your organisation and why it matters to beneficiaries, funders and supporters.
- Structured Approach: Learn to identify key information needed to demonstrate impact and translate evaluation data into compelling narratives.
- Interactive Exercises: Participate in writing exercises and group discussions to improve your storytelling skills.
Key Outcomes:
- Develop a clear definition of impact and its significance.
- Gain insights into how to collect and present evidence effectively.
- Learn straightforward methods to help you craft your impact story; enhancing your bids, communications and funding applications.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for charity leaders, project managers, and anyone involved in fundraising and outreach efforts.
Why This Matters: A strong impact story not only helps to secure funding or complete evaluation/feedback forms, it also raises awareness among potential clients and partners. By effectively showcasing the positive changes your organisation brings, you can inspire continued support and engagement.
About the trainer
This workshop will be delivered by Heidi Williamson. To find out more, visit their website.
Eligibility
To attend this workshop, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a Clinks member; and
- Work or volunteer for a small and specialist organisation within one of Clinks' thematic networks (Arts, Families, Race and Justice, or Women); or
- Be an independent or freelance arts practitioner.
Costs
This free training workshop is open to Clinks members who work or volunteer for a small and specialist organisation within one of Clinks' thematic networks (Arts, Families, Race and Justice, or Women), or who are independent or freelance arts practitioners.
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Cancellations policy
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If you cancel your booking:
- 1 month or more before the event, no charges will be incurred. If payment has been made, a refund will be arranged.
- Less than 1 month, but more than five working days before the event, Clinks will retain 50% of the fee and a refund can be arranged for the remainder.
- Within five working days of the event, Clinks will retain 100% of the fee and no refund will be applicable.
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Use of AI Companion in Meetings
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Code of conduct
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Amendments and updates
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