Past events
Scottish Creative Academy: 7-9 Sept 2010
A director comments on the value of the academy:
'I viewed this opportunity from Clayton Burnett not as training but as an opportunity for people in my team to work on an appeal with two of the most creative minds in international fundraising. As such this was a real value for money opportunity. They came back not only with the skills and tools for creative processes but more importantly with real hard concepts and copy that will soon turn into results. We've got our Christmas appeal pretty much sorted. Fantastic.'
John Brady, Director of Fundraising, Sense Scotland
And here's a few words from those who attended:
'A great job guys! Clearly a lot of work had gone into the content of the course - meaning that at any stage we were getting what we needed. Quite simply the best course I've ever been on in 16 years as a fundraiser. Thank you.'
Ewan Hastings, Head of Fundraising for Scotland, Seafarers UK.
'An inspirational course. I have come away with a fantastic appeal for the charity and more importantly many more ideas for future appeals. Lovely surroundings, great accomodation, fabulous food. Thank you.'
Stuart Niven, Campaign and Appeals Manager, Sense Scotland.
'To quote a song from one of my favourite films 'I've had the time of my life' ! Seriously though this has been one of the best courses I have ever participated in over the 11 years I have been involved with fundraising. This experience has made me now rethink everything I write or am involved in writing, for the good of the charity. Really looking forward to going back to the office and making lots of changes to the work that I do. Thank you for giving me the confidence to fulfil the need of a new appeal. I have enjoyed every moment of the process and would encourage everyone involved in appeals to attend this course. You've got to be involved to believe what outcomes can be achieved. As I said at the end of the three days, 'WOW, WOW, WOW!' Thanks!. P.S. The food and accomodation were fantastic too.'
Susan Quinn, Donor Development Manager, Children 1st.
'First class course, first class food, delivered in first class surroundings! The best training course I've ever been on in 12 years of fundraising. We have all come away with real outcomes. The most productive three days I've had in a long time. I think campaign budgets as well as training budgets should be utilised to book a place on this course! Five packs for the price of one! You can't beat it!'
Annemarie Devlin, Individual Giving Manager, Sense Scotland.
'I came back and it was even better this time. Well done everybody, and the food was great as always.'
Norman Barrett, CEO, AICR.