Why Is Fundraising Important In Your Career?

To have an impact as a conservationist, you need fundraising skills in order to turn your ideas into reality.

In a sector dominated by charities, the majority of conservation projects are funded by donors. These can include large grants secured from governments and foundations to smaller donations via public campaigns, appeals, events and membership drives. 

The more skilled you are as a fundraiser, the more money you’ll secure, and the more conservation you’ll get done. But few professional and aspiring conservationists have any formal training in fundraising. 

If you want to succeed as a professional conservationist, you need fundraising skills.

Introducing | Fundraising for Conservation Projects

This is an online training programme brought to you by the team at Conservation Careers and is taught by multi-award-winning conservationist, and CEO of Elephants for Africa, Dr Kate Evans. 

During the training you’ll learn, how to:

• Match your project to the right funder
• Write a funding application for a medium-sized conservation grant
• Use Logical Frameworks in grant writing
• Budget and report on finances secured
• Diversify your income streams
• Build and maintain good donor relationships
• Develop a fundraising strategy

After completing this training you’ll understand how to search for, apply for and secure more funding for your conservation projects. Making you more employable and impactful as an aspiring or professional conservationist.

Learn more about Fundraising for Conservation Projects here.