Elena Zurli from Environmental Grants

Conservation Careers Podcast · Aug 11, 2022 · 55m

To have an impact as a conservationist, you need fundraising skills in order to turn your ideas into reality.

In a sector dominated by charities, the majority of conservation projects are therefore funded by donors, who provide an estimated 90 billion pounds in funding each year.

These include large grants secured from governments, foundations and corporate sponsors to smaller donations via public campaigns, appeals, events, membership drives and more.

But where do you start if you want to secure funding for your project? Where can you find the right donors and what steps should you go…