I am setting up a CIC, and my (fundraising) action plan is currently as follows. Please advise which person/event  can help me improve it: 

1) apply for a CIC
(or covert my shell limited company into a CIC)

2) become an https://www.thefsi.org/ member, and then secure support from their Advice Hub, and attend their London "developing fundraising strategy" training course (4th/5th feb 2020, £20-30/day)

3) meanwhile, build case for support and plan a fundraising campaign:

- read wesbite https://www.bhopal.net/take-action/skills-resources-toolbox/how-to-plan-your-campaign

- buy and read https://cygresearch.com/product/donor-centered-fundraising-new-edition/

- read website https://communityinterestcompanies.blog.gov.uk/2017/10/19/thinking-of-applying-for-funding-some-tips-and-guidance-to-give-you-the-maximum-chance-of-success/

- Budget for 10% donor conversion, 10% of ask from those that convert

- register to fundraise from the USA e.g. via Chapel & York Limited

4) plan to fundraise primarily for myself but also to advise/disrupt/accelerate aligned initiatives for free (improves my skills and serves the wider mission), using effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, scalability and transparency as metrics

5) buy a fundraising database 

6) improve  certification/regulation

7) buy fundraising campaign direction advisory (£100/hr+) 

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