Explaining what you do, why it’s important and how someone’s involvement is an opportunity to be part of a larger vision, will create more excitement around your mission.
This workshop, will give you practical knowledge on what to put in your pitch, essential presentation skills and give you the chance to produce and share your 'elevator pitch' to the room, and receive practical feedback from our friendly and welcoming panel and peers in the room
Attendees will –
1) Gain practical tips on what to include in our pitch for potential funders, supporters and prospects. Head of Arts at A&B NI, Brona, will share tips, tricks and explore techniques on how to sell/pitch you and your work through practical action learning.
2) Hear insights from Cara McCartney and their experience on pitching to funders and potential partners for sponsorship opportunities.
3) Be able to gain confidence in pitching and gain feedback from peers and panellists on your 10-minute pitch in a welcoming and supportive room!
4) Network and connect with others over refreshments and lunch
Who is this event for:
This is perfect for those working in fundraising, communication or development roles within the cultural sector or community/ volunteer sector. We also welcome individuals from any background who is looking to upskill on pitching and presentational skills to join us.
Schedule:
10:30 - 11:00 Doors Open with refreshments
11:00 - 12:00 Presentations from Brona Whittaker A&B NI and Cara McCartney- Millennium Forum
12:00 - 13:00- Writing and producing individual pitches
13:00 - 13:30 Lunch (included)
13:30 - 15:30- Delivering Pitches and Feedback
15:30 - 16:00- End for networking and chats
About our speakers
Brona Whittaker, Head of Arts, Arts & Business NI.
Brona has been working in the cultural sector in Northern Ireland for almost twenty years and during that time has worked with cultural organisations across Belfast including the Lyric Theatre and Replay Theatre Company. As Head of Arts Brona leads on the design and delivery of A&B NI’s programme of fundraising and governance support services for the cultural sector.
Cara McCartney, Development and Creative Engagement Manager, Millennium Forum.
Cara is experienced in all elements of Business, Education and Marketing with a demonstrated history of managing various avenues of arts and business. She was awarded Cultural Fundraiser of the Year 2018, for her success in Arts fundraising, diversifying income streams, excellent project leadership, and corporporate partnerships. She has been with the Millennium Forum for over 21 years.
Thank you to the Millennium Forum for having us and their support on this event!
Who we are:
Arts & Business NI is a creative membership network bringing together cultural and commercial businesses, helping them grow stronger together through the power of partnership. We advocate for the value of arts, invest in innovation, and ensure that the NI arts and cultural sector has the confidence, capacity, and skills to achieve creative freedom through financial independence. You find out more about joining our creative network here
Booking
Places are extremely limited, so make sure to book quickly to secure your chance to take part.
A&B NI Members: £5+VAT to attend
Non-Member Organisations: £10+VAT to attend
Become an Arts Member: £100+Vat will give you access to this event, a year-round calendar of events & training, discount on annual conferences, exclusive networking opportunities and one-to-one support with fundraising, partnerships and governance. Find out more here: https://www.artsandbusinessni.org.uk/arts-membership
If you have any questions, please contact Holly Foskett, Arts Programme Manager at h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk
Accessibility
We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.
If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk or ring us on 02890735150
On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.
Enivornmental Statement
A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.
We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible.
