
TITLE	:	How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers

CITY	:	Leeds , UK

DATE	:	Tuesday, September 23, 2008

TIME	:	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

PRICE	:	£ 55.00

How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers

The relationship between awarding bodies and grant applicants seems to be based on a power imbalance: one side has money, the other needs it. According to recent reports, however, grant-makers are coming to realise that both sides achieve more if the playing field is more level.

This session will cover the following topics:

The importance of honesty: how much to tell a grant-maker in the beginning and as the relationship evolves
Face-to-face meetings: when should you try to meet in person and what should those meetings be about?
Going off the beaten path: convincing the funding officer to look at a more unconventional project
The funding officer as advocate: how to convert the grant-making officer into your most important supporter within and outside the foundation
When “no” means “not yet”: turning a rebuff or refusal into a relationship-building opportunity

This session is intended for grant-seekers who understand the importance of building relationships with grant-makers, but have not yet found the best ways to do this successfully.

Speakers for this session will be announced shortly.

Location/Directions

The Summit will be taking place at Leeds Town Hall which is conveniently located in the centre of Leeds, next to Leeds Central Library and Leeds City Art Gallery and close to all forms of public transportation. The full address is:
Leeds Town Hall

The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AD

Public Transportation

From the train station the venue is only a 5 minute walk. Proceed into City Square

(with the Queens Hotel behind) and onto Park Row. Continue up Park Row until the first

major junction. For Leeds Town Hall turn left onto The Headrow and continue for approximately 200 metres, the venue can be found opposite on the right hand side of the road.

Directions by car

From Liverpool, Merseyside along the M6

Take the M62 and leave at junction 27 to exit onto M621 toward Leeds. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A643 heading to Wetherby/A58/Harrogate/A61/York/A64. Continue on A58 then turn to continue on A58(M) . Take the exit toward Burley/Kirkstall, Slight left at A58/West St and continue to follow A58. Continue on Westgate, make a left turn at Oxford Pl then a right turn at Great George St. Follow 115 feet until you see the Leeds Town Hall

From Newcastle upon Tyne

Take the A167(M) and continue on A1(M). Leave at junction 45 to take the A64 exit to York/Leeds (North). At the roundabout, take the 5th exit onto A64 heading to Leeds. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A6120/Ring Road Bramley. At Seacroft, take the 3rd exit onto A64/Barwick Rd and continue to follow A64. Continue on A58(M) then take the exit toward Leeds/Halifax/Bradford/Huddersfield/M621/M1/M62/A58/A647/A62. Merge onto A58/Park Ln and continue to follow Park Ln. Continue on Westgate, make a left turn at Oxford Pl then a right turn at Great George St. Follow 115 feet until you see the Leeds Town Hall

From Birmingham

Take the M6 and leave at junction 4a to stay on M6. Take the exit onto M42 toward M1/Tamworth and leave at junction 9 to stay on M42 and continue on A42. Take the exit on the right onto M1 toward Nottingham (N) then make a slight right at M621 and leave at junction 3, exit to A653/Dewsbury Rd and continue to follow A653. Continue on Neville St then make a slight left at Bishopgate St. Then a slight left at Wellington St and a slight right at Quebec St. Turn right at E Parade then turn left at The Headrow, Turn right at Park Square E and continue on Oxford Pl then a right turn at Great George St. Follow 115 feet until you see the Leeds Town Hall

From Grimsby

Take the A16/Peaks Pkwy and take the 1st exit onto A180/Westgate and continue to follow A180 then follow M180. Continue to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M18 ramp and leave at junction 7 to exit onto M62 toward A1/Leeds. Then leave at junction 29 to exit to M621 continue through the roundabout to stay on M621. Leave at junction 3 to exit toward Holbeck and merge onto A653/Dewsbury Rd. Continue on Neville St then make a slight left at Bishopgate St. Then a slight left at Wellington St and a slight right at Quebec St. Turn right at E Parade then turn left at The Headrow, Turn right at Park Square E and continue on Oxford Pl then a right turn at Great George St. Follow 115 feet until you see the Leeds Town Hall

Parking for the Leeds Town Hall

The nearest car park to the Town Hall is the 24 hour secure car park in The Light accessible via Great George Street. We advise patrons traveling by car to leave as much time as possible for parking.

Hotel Accommodations

Most hotels near the Summit venue are within the £55.00 - £93.00 per night range. The following hotels are within the City Centre of Leeds.

1. Quebecs, The Leeds Boutique Hotel BOOK NOW Approx £90.00

2. Jurys Inn Leeds BOOK NOW Approx £58.00

3. Park Plaza Leeds BOOK NOW Approx £85.00

4. Ramada Leeds North BOOK NOW Approx £55.00

5. The Queens Hotel a Q Hotel BOOK NOW Approx £93.00

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Networking Sessions
Afternoon Seminars
Morning Seminars

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Seminar Title	Time	Price
Breakfast Prior to panel discussion, participants and experts become acquainted over a continental breakfast	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	£ 0.00
Panel discussion and dialogue with Grantmakers	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	£ 95.00
Lunch Participants and experts registered for the next session make new contacts over lunch	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	£ 0.00
Finding Funders: the art of successful research	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	£ 55.00
Proposal writing	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	£ 55.00
Exploring the world of corporate sponsorship	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	£ 55.00
Networking break Mid-afternoon refreshments are served to attendees registered for the next session	3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	£ 0.00
How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	£ 55.00
Winning proposals: a tour of four successful case studies	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	£ 55.00
Cause marketing: building profitable relationships with corporate partners	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	£ 55.00

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