From Vision To Victory
Learn The Formula to Building Wealth in Black & Minorities Communities
Bid Writing
Mastermind
FOR DIRECTORS OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND CICs
Running a charity or a not for profit can be so challenging so why make it harder by existing without ample funds to pay staff or even to reimburse volunteers?
How do you ensure that this credible, fantastic organisation that you’ve created or that you work for, delivers what it needs to deliver and is still operational a year from now?
It’s all about the money!
But the grant funding sector, its culture, priorities and even its language can be a total maze to the UNINITIATED.
Knowing what’s out there and where to look is the first part of the puzzle. Writing compelling, well researched application and speaking their language is the second and understanding how to make your organisation stand out is the last. But before all of that, you will need to know what the best legal structure is for your organisation and for you.
WE'VE GOT THIS.
Most charities are...
Overlooking Detailed Research: Failing to thoroughly research potential funders, leading to misaligned applications that don't match the funder’s goals or criteria.
Neglecting the Narrative: Not crafting a compelling story that clearly demonstrates the impact of their work, making it hard for funders to see the value and potential of their projects.
Ignoring Follow-Up: Missing the opportunity to build relationships with funders by not following up after submitting applications, thereby losing potential feedback or guidance for future success.
Underestimating the Importance of Clarity: Submitting applications with unclear objectives, budgets, or outcomes, which can confuse funders or make the proposal seem unreliable.
This leads to missed opportunities for funding, weakened impact in their communities, and a struggle to sustain their valuable programmes.
The truth is, you started your charitable organisation with a vision to make a tangible difference, driven by passion and a deep commitment to transforming your communities for the better.
Maureen Lewis
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Walsall BSC
“Siobhan is amazing!
She’s helped our charity secure funding for our projects, set our vision and sustainability planning for the future.
For this we will be eternally grateful".
Just Imagine if you could...
Expand Outreach and Impact: With steady funding, your charity can broaden its reach, touching more lives and making a larger impact in the communities you serve.
Innovate and Enhance Your Programmes: Secure funding allows for the development and enhancement of programs that can more effectively meet the evolving needs of your community.
Strengthen Infrastructure and Capacity: Steady funding means you can build a stronger foundation for your charity, from enhancing your operational capabilities to investing in your team.
Create New Partnerships and Collaborations: With financial security, there's more opportunity to collaborate with other organisations and businesses to have an even bigger impact on your community.
"I'm dedicated to ensuring that funds and resources are directed towards communities facing disadvantage.
My mission is to support organisations that make a tangible difference."
- Siobhan Harper-Nunes
introducing...
The Bid Writing Mastermind
Our comprehensive programme covers everything from the basics of legal structures and fund searching to writing compelling applications and standing out in a competitive sector.
We'll walk you through your first two applications, aiming for a return on investment that could see you attracting between £20,000 to £100,000 in your first year.
Inside the Mastermind you get access to:
4 months of live coaching with Siobhan (value £5,000)
Personal reviews and audits of your bid (value (£5,000)
A highly engaged community of other leaders building impactful charities
value (£5,000)
AND:
Learn how to craft compelling, successful funding applications
Proven strategies that ensures that you secure the funding you need
PLUS these incredible bonuses:
Your first application to National Lottery Awards for all worth £20,000
A bespoke report on the funders available to you and your project (value £1000)
An understanding of the sector and it’s culture and motivations (invaluable)
A funder file template (value £2000)
A complete guide of the language of our sector (invaluable)
Project Planning and Project Costing Templates (value £500 each)
TOTAL VALUE: £30,000
Join right now: £2,500
“Siobhan was like my social enterprise mum!”
Hannah Escott - Open Trail
I was fortunate to work with Siobhan in the early days (first 2 years) of establishing my charity.
I was clueless and it was a sizeable investment for our tiny budgets BUT Siobhan was like my "social enterprise mum" she talked me through what I needed to know, gave me the self belief I needed and some really great tools to move forwards.
We did a funding proposal together and worked out a business plan. At the time I thought the business plan was unrealistic and impossible to achieve.
5 years later the business plan is REAL and tangible in my community.
I remember Siobhan saying "I want to make your organisation a household name" I thought "let's be realistic!" but now when I pick up the phone I get "oh yea you're the bike people" or "my neighbour visits you" or "you're the talk of the playground".
My charity budgets have grown 500%, our number of beneficiaries 600%, our staff has gone from 1 founder to an empowered female CEO, with an assistant and 10 freelance coaches.
My advice to you: take the plunge!
About your Coach
Siobhan Harper-Nunes
Holds a bachelor’s degree in social policy and a Masters in Urban Regeneration, with a focus on community involvement in the built environment.
For over 20 years she has worked as a regeneration consultant supporting charities and civic society organisations to diversify their income generation streams and developing new products and services for an ever-changing marketplace.
Early in her career she worked as a Co-ordinator for the national SRB4 project, supporting communities to access funds to address come and community safety issues, In 2001 she moved to Birmingham City Council to design to manage the cities lottery and neighbourhood renewal budgets, In 2004 she designed and ran Birmingham’s first ever External Funding Unit, where her team worked with communities to access all manner of external funds to deliver relevant and needed community lead initiatives.
In 2006 Siobhan took the decision to leave the local authority but continues her passion for supporting communities: consulting for the sector, developing boards, strategic planning, mentoring, and motivating individuals, and organisations to realise and deliver impact.
In 2016 Siobhan was voted Women of the Year West Midlands for her exceptional leadership.
In addition to consultancy, she has developed a raft of training and workshops aimed at supporting others to achieve and realise their aspirations, including business start-up programmes, ILM accredited mentor training for social entrepreneurs, courses for women returners, understanding the workplace for and the rules of work, career planning, leadership and active citizenship.
Siobhan also founded a social enterprise devoted to supporting the continuous growth and professional development of black women.
In 2010 she led on a national NCVO programme to disseminate the art of strategic thinking to the third sector and in 2011/12 she led on a Birmingham wide consultation with 300 young people and stakeholders in Birmingham to design services that support them to re-engage, return to education, get jobs or start their own business.
Siobhan is a SFEDI qualified business advisor who also works to grow and develop other marginalised community organisations through business consultancy.
She continues to design and deliver training for youth groups, women’s groups and community groups around income generation, business planning, making an impact and of course bid writing.
Shamala Antonio, Impact4Life
“I can’t believe how useful this process has been.
Siobhan has captured every detail about my organisation the communities we serve in one simple folder. It makes her job easier as my bid writer.
I highly recommend the Funder File.”
Judy Morgan, the Jan Foundation
“Siobhan has been an integral part of helping us to secure funding and in delivering our projects that raise awareness of domestic abuse.
She has been invaluable."
