Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference 2025

Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference 2025

By Get Grants

Join us for TWO days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat!

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DAY 1

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome!

John Ellery - Get Grants

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Unbeatable Bid Writing

Vic Hancock Fell


Get a fresh perspective from the other side of the grant funding table – 10 ways to strengthen your funding applications from a fundraiser turned grant assessor.

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Practical Storytelling

Andy King


Fundraising, fundamentally, is storytelling. So why do so many of fall at the hurdle of explaining what we do in a simple, impactful way? This session will run you through a five-step storytelling pr...

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Funders in Conversation

Localgiving

Groundwork


Getting the answers to the questions you want to ask! In-conversation style session with Get Grants Founder & Director John Ellery, including live Q&A

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Fundraise Smarter, Not Harder!

David Page


A mix of Bid Writing top tips and life-hacks for fundraisers under pressure. Plus a reminder to remember your ‘why’. Get ready to leave with fresh energy and fresh confidence. You can do this!

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Reflections

John Ellery - Get Grants

DAY 2

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome!

John Ellery - Get Grants

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Rejection to Resilience

Rosie Milsom


Rejection is part of the job, but that doesn’t make it any easier. This uplifting session blends sector insight with mindset magic to help you bounce back from setbacks and find your power as a fundr...

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Stewarding Human Connection

Jamila Daley-Jeffers


In a fundraising landscape increasingly shaped by technology, relationships are the key to success. We go back to the roots of fundraising and look at how building human connections and good stewards...

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

How Not to Use A

Michelle Stein


Some funders are encouraging fundraisers to use it. Others say they can tell when an application has been written by it. So how do fundraisers effectively use AI while retaining an authentic human vo...

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Funders in Conversation

Henry Smith Foundation

The Hilden Charitable Fund


Getting the answers to the questions you want to ask! In-conversation style session with Get Grants Founder & Director John Ellery, including live Q&A.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Reflections

John Ellery - Get Grants

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About this event

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Get Grants are very excited to invite you to Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference 2025!

Join us for TWO days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat!

Following the success of our first ever Virtual Conference in 2024, we’re bringing back Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference for 2025!

Across 7th & 8th October 2025, Get Grants are leading a FREE Virtual Conference full of celebration, inspiration, and practical advice and support.

Over 2 days, Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference will bring together thousands of Fundraisers from across the UK for a programme led by Get Grants Experts, funders, and other experts from across the sector.

Expect expert advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat! As with everything we do, every session will have practical support and advice that you can take away and put into practice.

Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference is for Fundraisers of all levels of experience to build their confidence and celebrate the amazing work they do with like-minded, friendly people!

Building on our popular FREE Virtual Events and amazing Get Grants Community, we want to reach as many fundraisers as possible – help us spread the word and share with your networks!

This Virtual Conference is entirely FREE – no fees, no sponsors, no advertising. We’re also keeping it simple and accessible – no break-out rooms and no choosing which sessions to attend. Can’t attend all the sessions? The recording will be made available to everyone, also FREE!

The speakers and full programme will be announced in the run up to the event.

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When:

  • Tuesday 7th October 2025, 10am - 3pm
  • Wednesday 8th October 2025, 10am - 3pm

Where: Zoom – a meeting ID and password will be emailed to you prior to the event

If you would like to let us know of any access requirements or have any questions, please contact us via our website or send us an email at info@getgrants.org.uk – we’d love to hear from you!

About Get Grants:

Get Grants provides practical support in the form of training, information, and support that fundraisers with all levels of experience can take away and put into practice.

Our events bring fundraisers together to access friendly peer support from our UK-wide Get Grants Community.

Our team has over 50 years of working in both grant fundraising and grant giving. Uniquely, we share insights into how decisions are made by funders with an understanding of the challenges faced by fundraisers.


By registering for this event you will receive communications about similar Get Grants training and events. If you do not want to receive this information then please email info@getgrants.org.uk.

After registering you will receive a confirmation from eventbrite Please check your junk email folders iof you have not received this. A lreminder and zoom link will be sent out closer to the event. Thank you!

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