How long does it take? Do I have to be available for all 3 days?

Nope. You get all the info on email and can work through it whenever suits you. You’ll probably need an hour or two in total. My live support is available for the 22-24 April during 9-5 and I’ll make sure I respond to all questions submitted during that time. But other than that you can use the resources whenever you want and re-use them any time you want to check out a potential funder.

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Funder Fit Check

Check if a funder is the right one, before you start writing your application

£9

Speed training videos and a step-by-step guide

for small charities, CICs and community groups

with Christina Poulton

You’ve found a funder to apply to.

But how do you know if they’ll fund your kind of project? Or your organisation? Or the amount of cash you’re asking for?

An application being ineligible for that funder is the number 1 reason that bids get turned down.

You can write a bid so beautiful that it would make poets weep, but if it doesn’t match the funder requirements then it’s a big waste of your precious time.

One funder report showed that 45% of applications didn’t meet the funder eligibility criteria! That's because the info you need is not always easy to find. And even when you do find it, it's often in funder jargon.

That’s where Funder Fit Check comes in.

After you’ve found a funder you want to apply to- Funder Fit Check is your toolkit to make sure it’s worth writing that application.

I put on my deerstalker hat and grab my magnifying glass to help you do the detective work that most people skip, so you can move forward with confidence and save yourself hours of wasted effort.

Who this is for

This is perfect if you:

✅Are running a small charity, CIC or community organisation

✅Have a project you need funding for, but aren’t sure if the funder you have your eye on is the one

✅Want a simple, step-by-step way to check you’re eligible before you invest time in writing an application

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How it works

1. Sign up and get instant access to the Funder Fit Check guide and speed training videos.

2. Work through the guide whenever suits you, using the videos and tips to track down the info you need

3. Ask me questions anytime in the Q&A community. I'll be your study buddy through the process, translating funder jargon and sharing tips and hacks- to go beyond the funder's website for the info you need.

By the end, you’ll know if the funder you have your eye on is worth applying to or not.

🎉 You can ask as many questions as you like in the Q&A community, and you get to join Sticky-note Squad, which is my free email support for small organisations doing great things.

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What you get

For £9 you get lifetime access to the Funder Fit Check guide, speed training videos, and question support in the Q&A community.

Funder Fit Check Guide- a hand drawn illustration of a pile of papers with checkboxes on the top page

Micro-training videos: illustration of a tablet with a screenshot of Christina wearing a shirt and smiling

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FAQs

How long does it take?

Each speed training video is under 3 minutes, and you can work through the checklist whenever suits you. If you have questions along the way, post them in the Q&A community and I'll get back to you. And you can re-use the resources any time you want to check out a potential funder. You'll probably need an hour or two the first time you do it to learn the process. Then for future funders you can whizz through and prioritise the parts you need.

Can you help me find a funder?

Yep. I have a £9 training here on finding the right funders for your work.

Once you’ve identified a potential funder, use the Funder Fit Check to make sure they’re a good match for you and your work.

Can you help me write my funding bid?

Absolutely. I have some instant access training on bid writing if you want to get started asap.

Who are you?

Hi, I’m Christina (she/her).

I work with charities, CICs and community orgs to make your work easier to manage and fund. There’s more about me here.

I have run and fundraised for many organisations, including 4.2 million in successful funding bids.

I’ve worked with organisations on their set up, finances, procedures and fundraising strategy. I've delivered bid writing training to hundreds of people including grassroots community groups and funding professionals.

When you run a non-profit, you’re often doing it all – and often by yourself. If that's you, then you’re in the right place. Get some support and your questions answered!

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What about access?

Any visual information in the videos is also repeated verbally. The captions for the video recording were checked for clarity and accuracy by me, rather than just AI and the full transcript is available.

The checklist is a text based google doc you can download and customise. As part of this training you get access to a Q&A community where you can post any questions.

Terms and conditions

By signing up to the training you agree to the terms and conditions

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