Getting out of the office and into the food banks, community hubs, and city farms you’ve funded is one of the most powerful ways to bring your funding to life.
Visiting the non-profits you support, even just for a quick chat and a cup of tea, helps build stronger relationships and gives you a deeper understanding of the challenges and priorities facing local communities.
5 tips for funders visiting their projects
1. Leave the agenda at the door
Don’t show up with a checklist. The best visits are about connection — listen, learn, and take the opportunity to better understand the work on the ground.
2. Be flexible with timing
You think your calendar’s full? Try managing a community hub! Respect non-profit leaders’ time and arrange your visit around their availability.
3. Do your homework
Before your visit, refresh your knowledge of the organisation and the project you funded. It shows respect and helps you ask informed questions.
4. Bring your boss
Involving senior decision-makers can have real impact. It demonstrates commitment and creates space for deeper conversations that might lead to future collaboration or support.
5. Capture the moment
Take photos and notes during your visit (with permission, of course). These stories are valuable for sharing internally, in stakeholder reports, or on social media to highlight your fund’s real-world impact.
How to organise a visit
Use the ActionFunder messaging tool to reach out to your funded non-profit and express your interest in visiting. They’ll appreciate your support and are often more than happy to welcome you on site.
Need support?
Your Customer Success Manager is here to guide you. You can also email us at customersuccess@actionfunder.org.
Getting out into the community doesn’t just strengthen relationships — it brings your impact to life in the most human, tangible way possible.