# Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy seeks next cohort of Senior Fundraising Fellows

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2024/04/25/arts-fundraising-philanthropy-seeks-next-cohort-of-senior-fundraising-fellows/
- Published: 2024-04-25T12:11:08+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, in partnership with Leeds University, is inviting
senior arts and cultural professionals to apply for the next cohort of the Senior
Fundraising Fellowship programme.**

Since its start ten years ago, [the Fellowship programme](https://artsfundraising.org.uk/fellowships)
has provided support, mentoring and training to 114 fundraising practitioners in
the cultural sector. This year, ongoing funding from Arts Council England means 
it can recruit a further ten senior arts and cultural professionals from across 
England. 

Running from September 2024, the programme will see participants (the Fundraising
Fellows) take part in a tailored 12-month training programme that will help them
to refine and hone their skills and networks, as well as gaining a post-graduate
qualification from the University of Leeds upon successful completion of the programme.

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#### What’s involved

Over the course of the Programme, Fundraising Fellows will take part in the Arts
Fundraising & Leadership Intensive residential event delivered by the University
of Leeds in September 2024 and in subsequent online seminars and tutorials as part
of a hybrid Post-Graduate programme. There will also be face-to-face residentials
led by _Cause4_ in December 2024 and April 2025 with a focus on fundraising and 
income generation. Sessions will offer a mixed model of training, covering practically
applied knowledge and academic theory.

In addition, Fellows will attend a series of breakfast webinars to connect with 
and hear from professionals leading change in their organisations. There will also
be a final meeting for facilitated reflection and sharing; where Fellows will reflect
on their learning and develop future plans for individual development and collaborations,
as well as an organisational plan. As a baseline accreditation pathway, Fellows 
will complete a Post-Graduate Certificate at the University of Leeds. The pathway
offers optional progression onto further study programmes at the University of Leeds
at Masters level and beyond. 

The programme also offers the opportunity to grow networks and peer support through
the connections made, and the access the Fellowship offers to cultural sector professionals,
policy makers and funders. 

The deadline for [applications](https://artsfundraising.org.uk/fellowships) is 3
June 2024. 

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