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Stronger Proposals, Clearer Impact: A Practical Approach<\/h4>\n

Stronger Proposals, Clearer Impact: A Practical Approach<\/span><\/u><\/b>
\nTurn challenges into opportunities with tools to access funding and evidence your impact.<\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>:\u00a0 28th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/p>\n

Time<\/strong>:\u00a0 7.00pm- 8.00pm<\/p>\n

Open to<\/strong>:\u00a0 NISF Member organisations and affiliates (clubs etc).<\/p>\n

Background<\/b><\/p>\n

Organisations often face two major challenges:<\/p>\n

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  1. Accessing funding<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 navigating complex application processes and demonstrating value.<\/li>\n
  2. Measuring impact<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 capturing and showcasing outcomes effectively to funders and stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to make both aspects easier, resulting in stronger funding proposals and improved impact reporting.<\/p>\n

    Deliver partner<\/b><\/p>\n

    Chris Hood \u2013 Partnerships Manager, S3 Solutions<\/p>\n

    Chris specialises in helping organisations secure funding and demonstrate impact. With extensive experience in strategic planning, governance, and social value, he supports sports clubs, charities, and community groups to strengthen proposals and showcase results effectively.<\/p>\n

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    Learning Outcomes<\/b><\/p>\n

    By the end of the session, participants will:<\/p>\n

    \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understand what funders look for and how to align proposals with priorities.<\/p>\n

    \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Learn practical techniques for measuring and evidencing impact.<\/p>\n

    \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gain confidence in creating compelling funding applications.<\/p>\n

    \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop skills to showcase impact for sustainability and future funding.<\/p>\n

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    Registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    To Register, sign up online here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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