“Practical info delivered in an enthusiastic style – great, realistic examples used.”

“The information was useful. I had heard about some funding sources but I also picked up others organisations never heard of.”

“Being given knowledge of the websites that we can access. Taking away the fear aspect of making applications.”

“Detailed information, being pointed in the right direction to enable our fund raising. Good examples given.”

“It gave good ideas of ways of fundraising and told us how and just what to do. It was very encouraging!”

“The content is great, broad but not too lengthy. The analogies provided were excellent and where possible appropriate examples were used.”

“Information given is an ongoing asset to have. The facilitator was able to capture my interest. Wonderful networks. Gives me the opportunity to go forward. Keep on keeping on! You are doing a wonderful job filtering to empowerment.”

“Facilitator has a solid empathy with Community. Her experience and successes to boot are to be applauded. Tena rawa atu koe mo tou awhina ki a tatou mo tenei wa. Love your style. Love your ownership. Love your delivery.”

“Well pitched reflection of taking the time to research who was attending – kia ora! Thank you for the lift you have given to the team. Awesome skills and experience sharing.”

“I’m feeling refreshed to get stuck in to an aspect of my role that I resist and feel I’m not good at!”

“Presenter knew her stuff! Very informative and passionate – thanks!”

“enthusiastic and inspiring presenter and correspondingly the excellent wealth of resource avenues. This was an extremely well presented, coherent seminar which added much clarity to the subject of funding – thank you!”

“Great handouts. Friendly, easy to understand information pitched at just the right level.”

“Lots of very useful information. Presenter's wide experience is very valuable - examples make it real.”

“It's easy to lose motivation with fundraising - this workshop inspires by giving practical advice and great "handy hints" to increase our organisation's income and security.”

“The enthusiasm in which the facilitator delivered. The experience at ground level ie com/social need groups involvement made the expertise real for me. Willingness to share and encourage the Funding Plan.”

“I thought I had a sound knowledge of fundraising/grants but my eyes have been really opened to what we can do to increase our efforts.”

“I tried to think of some way this seminar could be improved but it was impossible! Many thanks for imparting the message that we can do it.”

“Clear, concise information. This seminar really unraveled some of the hard areas I thought were too complicated to process in my approach...”

“Very very inspiring as all well-facilitated courses should be. Carolyn you are very easy to listen to – cheerful, informative, fun. Great resources.”