Postcode Lottery Explained: Trust-Based Philanthropy & Funding Strategy

Webinar | April 16th 2026 (FREE)

Do you want to better understand the Postcode Lottery (formerly the Dutch Postcode Lottery / Nationale Postcode Loterij)?
How did this donor grow into one of the largest private funders in the world?

Curious about Trust-Based Philanthropy — and how the Postcode Lottery actually puts this into practice? Want to know how they work with partners, how new beneficiaries are selected, and what it takes to submit a strong proposal?

In this free introduction session, we’ll unpack:

  • How the Postcode Lottery originated and scaled

  • How Trust-Based Philanthropy works in practice

  • How the Lottery collaborates with partners and selects new organizations

  • What you need to know before approaching them with a proposal

As a bonus, all participants receive a free copy of our handbook:
“The Impact of Unrestricted Funding” — a practical guide to Trust-Based Philanthropy and how to make it work for your organization.

👉 Join us for this free introduction session and get a head start with one of the world’s most important philanthropic donors.

Interested in what is needed to develop a high-quality, funder-ready proposal that you can use for the Postcode Lottery — and for other major donors as well? Join our two day In-Depth Proposal Writing Track! 

What’s included:

  • 2 in-depth training sessions (online alternative will be offered if you cannot attend in person)

  • A practical proposal template

  • A professional review grid

  • A “Writing Winning Proposals” handbook
  • One one-on-one session per organization for tailored support

  • Costs: 750 euro p.p. (all-in)
Han

Han

Host of this “Funders Focus” webinar is Han Valk. As Founder & Senior Consultant, Han works with many different organizations to help them build partnerships with donors, such as the Dutch Postcode Lottery.

This webinar is part of our “Funders Focus” program. This webinar series focusses on specific funders. What is there focus? How do they prioritize and what is important to them to reach their goals? These and more questions are discussed during these free events.

 

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