Step 6: Fundraising plan: a critical step for sustainability
TARGET BUDGET
- The amount that I need to secure the implement my initiative.
MAPPING OF POSSIBLE FUNDERS –
- Recording of potential funders who could support our idea (fields in which they make donations, amounts, time period, target groups, types of organisations).
- Identification of those that match our organization (using a 9-grid box) and that we intend to approach.
ACTION PLAN
Organisation of actions
- Preparation of the funding request.
- Preparation of supporting documents (if required).
- Creation of a plan for when funding proposals will be submitted.
PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
- Presentation
- One-pager
APPROACH TO FUNDERS
- Research and table with contact details.
IMPORTANT: This can also be done during the mapping phase.
TIP: Start with your own-network-friends and acquaintances!
- Record and attend events where we will approach them.
EVALUATION REASSESSMENT
- Based on the data that emerges, it may be necessary to adjust the strategy.
- One-pager