Cultural centres across Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus – this one’s for you! Join us for a series of online capacity building workshops designed to strengthen cultural centres – and anyone eager to sharpen their toolkit. CASCADE is about helping cultural spaces become more than just venues: we want them to be drivers of change, sparking ideas and inspiring communities to shape their own futures.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing partnerships or build new ones from scratch, join us on February 4 for a Partnership building session to turn your organization into a genuine partnership hub—one that creates lasting cultural impact across borders.
To explore various fundraising landscapes and strategies, common challenges and typical pitfalls when it comes to related topics like organisational strategy and partnerships, don’t miss on Fundraising session on February 11.
Session line-up
Feb 4, 13:00 CET – Partnership Building with Michal Klembara (SK) and Mykhailo Glubokyi (UA)
Feb 11, 13:00 CET – Fundraising with Zrnka Kušen (HR)
GDPR consent in registrations:
By granting this consent, you agree that your personal data — including your first name, last name, e-mail address, the name of the organisation you represent, and your position within it — will be processed by Malý Berlín for the purpose of organising this event within the CASCADE project. The data will be anonymised for the purpose of reporting on the implementation of the project to the grant provider, project partners, and the public. The consent is granted for the duration of the CASCADE project (July 2026)and for five years after its completion.
This consent may be withdrawn at any time in writing (via e-mail at gdpr@malyberlin.sk), and such withdrawal will not have retroactive effect.
About Zrnka Kušen
Zrnka Kušen is a highly regarded project manager and the founder of Margina Consulting, which was established in 2018. With over 20 years‘ experience in project management on national, EU and international platforms, Zrnka is a recognised expert in the entire project lifecycle, from development and implementation to reporting.
Starting her career by managing youth-oriented projects, she then moved on to tackle complex managerial challenges in an academic environment. In 2013, she transitioned to the civil sector, becoming the main project manager at the Centre for Peace Studies. There, she successfully oversaw over 30 large-scale EU-funded projects. At Margina Consulting, Zrnka and her team provide bespoke consultancy services to NGOs, cooperatives, foundations and public institutions. Focusing on the CERV, CREA and Horizon programmes, the firm has become a trusted partner for clients navigating the complexities of EU and international funding programmes.
About Fundraising lecture
The online session will focus on fundraising for civil society organisations, with an emphasis on understanding key concepts, strategic approaches, and practical frameworks that support sustainable and diversified funding. The session will introduce participants to different fundraising logics, donor landscapes, and decision-making processes, helping them better position their organisations, projects, and activities when seeking financial support.
The interactive lecture will explore how fundraising connects to organisational strategy, project design, partnerships, and long-term sustainability. Real-life examples from practice will be used to illustrate common challenges, typical pitfalls, and approaches that can strengthen fundraising capacity and confidence. Participants are welcome to share their insights, questions, and challenges related to fundraising in their own organisational contexts.
The CASCADE project, led by EastHub within Trans Europe Halles (TEH), is a collaborative effort aimed at empowering cultural and civil society organizations across Georgia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. Through capacity-building programs, resource-sharing, and peer-to-peer learning, CASCADE strives to foster public engagement and strengthen local communities in regions where democratic processes face significant challenges.
CASCADE project is funded by Swedish Institute, implemented by Trans Europe Halles (SE) and led by TEH Easthub coordinators Malý Berlín (SK) and Izolyatsia (UA) with project partners Salaam Art Temple (AZ) and Culture and Management Lab (GE).