FOCUS on Fundraising (workshop)
Turn your musical ideas into reality by learning how to fund your projects with confidence.
What is this workshop about?
You may already have a brilliant idea, an enthusiastic team, and the perfect venue—yet without funding, even the most promising project can stall. Heating the hall, tuning the piano, renting sheet music, or paying collaborators all require resources.
That’s why FOCUS on Fundraising is designed for classical musicians, composers, and performers who want to secure the financial support their projects deserve. This practical, hands-on workshop will help you transform fundraising from an intimidating challenge into a powerful tool for building your artistic career.
What you will learn
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The difference between scholarships, grants, crowdfunding, patronage, and sponsorship—and how to choose the right path for your project.
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Where to find national and international funding opportunities specifically for musicians and composers.
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How to create a clear and convincing project plan that attracts support.
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Key elements of effective collaboration with venues, ensembles, and organizations.
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What makes a grant application or sponsorship letter stand out.
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Practical skills in proposal writing, pitching, and budget planning.
Through interactive exercises, real-world examples, and expert feedback, you will gain the confidence to approach fundraising not as a barrier, but as a step toward bringing your musical vision to life.
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for you if:
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You are a music student, performer, or composer who wants to share your work with the world.
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You have a project idea but are unsure where to find the financial resources to realize it.
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You have avoided grant applications because they seemed overwhelming or complicated.
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You have applied for funding before, but your applications weren’t successful.
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You want to discover new funding channels for your next musical project.
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About the trainer
Eszter Bodnár is the director of the Sonus Foundation, cultural and artistic manager, trainer and coach, and the creator of the FOCUS on You program. She mainly works on contemporary music projects in Europe and North America. Her mission is to give young musicians, who are burning with the desire to show their music to the world, skills and knowledge to help them find their path confidently in the classical music business. In this, she uses her experience as a university lecturer, mentor, and project manager.
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