Description

As you might have seen, fundraising is a great profession… but not an easy job. It requires perseverance, a lot of emotional intelligence and a profound understanding of all possible fundraising techniques. But if you want to be really successful as a fundraiser, it is also important to be able to focus.

Course overview

During the 2 days of this training, we will both learn and share survival techniques as a fundraiser. So your success, fun and focus will come easy.

Wendy Guest, a renowned trainer from England with years of experience in the non-profit sector, will work with you on mindfulness, effectiveness and teambuilding. In addition, Jolan van Herwaarden, fundraiser and international coach, will share her experience and facilitate the discussion for you to get tips and tricks. This will ensure you are going to get more money, more pleasure in your work and that you will be motivated to do your job.

Aim of the workshop is to enhance and improve skills to be effective and succesful in your job in the NGO sector. In the two days you will;

• gain a basic understanding of the theory of neuroscience and the benefits of mindfulness
• increase understanding in your job motivation and your career in the NGO
• expirience key Mindfulness practice skills to impriove focus, attention and performance
• discuss leadership styles and to be your own leader
• improve creativity and your ability to manage every day stressful situations
• explore cultivating strategies from positive psychology that affect overall hapiness and satisfaction at home and at work

In short; you save time, money and will have more fun fundraising.

Duration

Thursday June 15 (evening) through Saturday June 17 (afternoon)

Location description

This time, 15-17 June, it will be held at Hotel de Valk, Bosscheweg, Vught.

But all next workshops take place at Klooster Hotel Zin on the outskirts of Vught in North Brabant: www.kloosterhotelzin.nl

This sustainable environment uses recycled building materials, art and organic cuisine that guarantees an inspiring experience. The household is provided by differently able colleagues, the ZIN team.

How to get there:                                                                                                            

Our stay is from Thursday evening to Saturday late afternoon. On Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon we arrange taxi transport from Station 's-Hertogenbosch.

Costs

€ 650 when more than 10 people are participating. When there are less than 10 participants costs are €700.

If there are less than 5 participants the weekend will be cancelled.

More information or to apply: send a message with the contact form. you will get a reply within two days. Promise!