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Conference 2021: Fund

Harness the latest funding trends and learn how to diversify your income on day 1 of the first-ever online Bond Conference, taking place 24 May 2021. 

As NGOs and civil society organisations struggle with income generation in the wake of Covid-19 and shifting donor priorities, our thought-provoking sessions will equip you to build a resilient and sustainable organisation.  

The Fund programme spans innovative approaches to public fundraising, the future of institutional funding and the latest debates around European funding models.  

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Fund session

How to prevent an organisational funding crisis

Ideas to adapt your organisational model and fundraising strategy to build a resilient organisation.  

 

 

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 10:30 to 11:15
Fund session

Should you seek or avoid government funding?

Government funding is a major income source for many NGOs, but recent aid cuts have left gaping holes in many budgets.

 

 

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:30 to 12:15
Fund session

Assessing real impact beyond Western models

How organisations can cede power and developing effective evidence systems to transform how development is funded.

 

 

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 13:15 to 14:00
Fund session

Lessons from public fundraising during Covid-19

How to adapt your strategies to successfully raise money from the public in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions.

 

 

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 14:15 to 15:00

Main sponsors

Al-Khair Foundation (AKF) is a UK-based international NGO that provides humanitarian aid and disaster relief to those in the world’s most deprived areas.

Cigna is a global health insurance provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security.

GeoPoll logo

GeoPoll is a global research organisation using mobile phones to remotely gather direct, real-time feedback from communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 

Sightsavers is an international organisation that works in more than 30 developing countries to prevent blindness, restore sight and advocate for equal rights for people with disabilities. 

Small member Sponsor
StoneX logo

StoneX specialises in transferring funds to the emerging markets and complex countries.

Speakers

  • Anna Becker
    Anna Becker
    Anna is the director of institutional funding at disability charity Sightsavers