Fundraising Workshop - 3 people

RISE: Fundraising Without the Overwhelm

In-person | Practical | 2.5–3 hours

Fundraising shouldn’t feel constant, stressful or exhausting.

This practical, in-person workshop is designed for community groups, charities and not-for-profits who want to raise money smarter, reduce burnout, and understand the many fundraising options available to them — including ones they may not have considered before.

This session isn’t about one perfect fundraiser.
It’s about showing you what’s possible.

Who this workshop is for

This workshop is ideal for:

• Community groups and grassroots organisations

• Small to medium charities and not-for-profits

• Volunteer-led committees

• Board members, coordinators and community leaders

• Anyone responsible for “bringing in the money”

No fundraising experience is required.

If you’ve ever thought:

• We’re always fundraising

• We don’t know what else we could be doing

• We rely too heavily on one income source

• Our volunteers are burning out

This workshop is for you.

What this workshop is (and isn’t)

This workshop is:

• Practical and realistic

• Designed for small teams with limited time

• Based on real-world experience

• Focused on reducing risk and pressure

• About giving you options and clarity

This workshop is not:

• A grant-writing session

• A one-size-fits-all formula

• A high-pressure sales pitch

• About doing everything

You don’t need more ideas — you need better structure.

What you’ll learn

During this session, we’ll explore:

• The different types of fundraising available to community groups

• How to reduce costs so fundraising becomes more profitable

• Fundraising options that require time, not money

• Passive and low-effort fundraising ideas

• Partnerships and community-based opportunities

• How small, repeatable actions add up over time

Most importantly, you’ll start to see fundraising differently.

Real-world examples we’ll cover

This workshop draws on proven, practical examples, including:

• Community BBQs and how to remove the financial risk

• Sponsorships that cover costs so funds raised are profit

• Donation tins and matched giving partnerships

• Workplace giving and payroll donation options

• Community markets and local festivals

• Food-based fundraising partnerships

• Volunteer-based fundraising at ticketed events

• Low-effort digital and round-up giving platforms

These are not theoretical ideas — they are real, achievable options.

What you’ll walk away with

By the end of the workshop, you will have:

• A clearer understanding of all the ways you can fundraise

• Confidence in what suits your organisation (and what doesn’t)

• Ideas you can act on immediately

• A calmer, more sustainable approach to fundraising

• Practical take-home resources you can use later

You’ll leave feeling informed — not overwhelmed.

Format & delivery

• In-person workshop

• 2.5–3 hours

• Interactive and discussion-based

• Designed for real community contexts

• Includes free take-home resources and tools

This session is delivered in a supportive, practical environment where questions are welcome.

Why this workshop matters

Fundraising doesn’t have to be:

• Constant

• Stressful

• Reactive

• Draining

With the right approach, it can be:

• Planned

• Repeatable

• Aligned

• Sustainable

Sometimes, all it takes is seeing the options you didn’t know you had.