Speed Funding???

At KPE4 we are always looking at ways we might be able to do things differently in order to improve efficiency. One such idea we are currently pondering is whether funders and charities might be interested in a faster approach to funding applications.

The concept is that we would have a panel of funders (5-10) along with 6 pitching charities, recommended by KPE4. Each charity would do a brief presentation (5-6 mins), followed by questions from the panel (8-10 mins). We would anticipate that this format would suit smaller funding requests ranging from £4,000-£6,000. The concept would be similar to BBCs Dragon's Den - but less scary!

Benefits for Charities:

• Saves time - in just 15 minutes will have reached up to (hopefully) 10 funders

• No application form to complete

• Opportunity for staff development

• Opportunity to connect with new funders

• May lead to future funding opportunities

• More inclusive for those who don't excel at written comms.

Benefits for Funders:

• Time efficient - within 90 minutes will have engaged with at least six charities

• The charity work can more easily be brought to life

• Can connect with the people behind the organisation

• The pitch request is focused and concise so more easy to understand

• The charities pitching have a strong relationship with KPE4 so there is less risk.

We have a number of charities excited by the approach and are now looking to see if there is an appetite from funders to join us in trialling the concept.

If you are a funder who is interested, please email Mary@revlab,com. Equally, if you have feedback on the concept please also get in touch.