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What is this course about? This course explores how to approach and draft successful funding applications for performing art projects. It will cover why to fundraise, what makes your project unique, different types of funders, fundamental steps of solicitation, dealing with rejection, whom to involve in the process, and how. In light of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living-crisis, with many funders/funds impacted, this Winter 2024 course observes these changes alongside examining the challenges and opportunities this…

Course Overview:  In light of the reductions in public funding across the arts sector, and an ever more unstable climate, the roles of board members and senior staff have never been more challenging.     This course will examine the pressures faced by chairs and directors/trustees, and explore the board’s role and responsibilities at these times. The learning from the session can be applied to a range of situations and sizes of organisations from small project-to-project…

Course Overview: Trainer and tour booker Mark Makin will guide you through the particular set of skills and specialist knowledge that you need to successfully book a UK tour. Mark will share his own experiences of the industry as he takes you through the process of booking and managing a tour using case studies. Participants are encouraged to share their own knowledge and ask questions relating to their specific situations. Course notes and reference materials…

This 3.5-hour online course will demystify the fundamental accounting concepts and terminology that underpin financial reporting, enabling managers, board members, and other roles without formal financial qualifications to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence. Target Audience This course is intended to benefit those who do not have formal financial qualifications/training. Delivered using simple language, it will give attendees a better understanding of financial terminology and reports, inc: Management Accounts, Annual Accounts, Trustees/Directors’ Reports, Statements of Financial…

This one-day Course will cover:   Employing creative teams on ITC/Union contracts Engaging Freelancers Understanding rights and responsibilities Understanding when to use Freelance/ or employment contracts. Understanding the terms and conditions of the ITC/Equity contract Understanding Ethical Practice Managing a company on tour. Settling disputes when things go wrong. How to use ITC and Equity Budgeting using union agreements. Understanding contract principles and drafting your own. Sharing management practice with peers.   The course is…