Developing sustainable funding plans remains one of the top priorities for organisations serving our communities. At Volunteering Hawke’s Bay we’re proud to support this mahi by hosting practical, engaging workshops on Funding and Sponsorship.
Earlier this month, we successfully delivered two workshops across the region, giving organisations flexibility to attend in a location convenient to them:
- 📍 Hastings – 8 May 2026
- 📍 Napier – 20 May 2026
Both sessions brought together a diverse group of community organisations, all keen to strengthen their funding strategies and explore new sponsorship opportunities.
We were fortunate to have the an outstanding panel of facilitators at both workshops, sharing their knowledge, insights, and real-world experience, our sincere thanks go to:
- Nadia Hardie
- Norman Apriana – Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
- Michelle Kelly – Bookworx Ltd
Together, they covered key topics including:
- Building sustainable funding plans
- Identifying funding opportunities
- Strengthening sponsorship approaches
- Financial systems and accountability
Supporting Our Sector
We recognise that securing reliable funding is crucial for the long-term success of community organisations. These workshops are part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen capability across Hawke’s Bay.
We’d like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to making these sessions such a success.
👉 Stay tuned for future workshops and opportunities — we look forward to continuing to support your organisation’s growth and sustainability.