Creative Fundraisers MK: Empowering Young Creatives in Milton Keynes

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Youth Visionaries CIC, in partnership with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, has launched a new programme to help young creatives in Milton Keynes develop the skills and confidence to fund their projects. The initiative, Creative Fundraisers MK, will bring together 20 young people, grassroots cultural workers, and early-career arts leaders for a three-part programme in September. The participants will gain practical fundraising tools, hear from peers who have successfully secured funding, and learn how to take their creative projects forward.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Creative Fundraisers MK programme is a free opportunity for 20 young creatives in Milton Keynes to learn fundraising skills and gain confidence in their projects.
  • The programme will run over three parts: an in-person workshop, an online skills clinic, and an online legacy and action planning session.
  • Participants will hear from peers who have successfully secured funding and gain practical tools to take their creative projects forward.
  • The programme is supported by the national Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Programme and highlights Milton Keynes' growing reputation as a hub for young creatives.
  • The initiative aims to empower young people with the ideas, talent, and energy to shape the cultural future of Milton Keynes.
  • The programme is free but limited to 20 places, available on a first-come basis via Eventbrite.

Statistics:

  • 20 young creatives in Milton Keynes will participate in the Creative Fundraisers MK programme.
  • The programme will run over three parts in September, with the first part being an in-person workshop on Saturday 20 September.
  • The online skills clinic and online legacy and action planning sessions will take place on Thursday 25 September and Monday 29 September, respectively.
  • The programme is supported by the national Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Programme, highlighting Milton Keynes' growing reputation as a centre for young creatives.
  • Youth Visionaries CIC's founder, Zion Okpo, aims to empower young people with the tools and platform to make their creative ideas real.

Sources:

  • Youth Visionaries CIC
  • Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy
  • Eventbrite
  • Imagestore for the images and captions