Below you can find a list of our upcoming training courses, qualifications and events. You can also view any resources (including blogs, guidance and articles). You can use the filter on the left to search for a specific type or interest for example.
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Public fundraising is one of the most popular and effective methods of fundraising across the sector, and it is not unusual to see the colourful vests of fundraisers from some of the country’s most we...
Training
This two day course gives participants the understanding, knowledge and tools to create an effective strategy for corporate fundraising (CFR) and to develop and manage complex corporate partnerships.
Training
Take your copywriting skills to the next level Whether you write copy for fundraising letters, brochures, emails, web, or social, this online Copywriting for Fundraising Masterclass will boost your capability, confidence and results.
Training
In this one day course, we will explore the digital landscape and its relevance to fundraising.
Training
**NEW COURSE**
In this one day course, we will guide you through some of the popular AI tools and how you can use them to support your fundraising efforts.
11 June 2024 - 05 March 2025
Online
Qualification
The booking deadline for this qualification is 21st May 2024.
Please email academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.
Training
Storytelling is a powerful way of communicating because human beings are wired to learn and remember through story. Story is also a powerful fundraising tool because a story told well connects with the listener, evokes emotion and can inspire them to take action.
Training
Community fundraising has had a few hic-ups with the Covid crisis as it’s all about getting people involved, and supporting, assisting, advising and guiding those individuals & organisations who want to help you by raising money.
Resource
This guidance will look at the different steps and considerations when creating a policy and putting it into practice.
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Our new guidance will help you create a policy to help your decision making about accepting and refusing donations
Training
In this one day digital fundraising strategy course, we will explore a variety of processes and tools to help you develop a strategic plan for your digital fundraising activity.
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New research from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising explores what motivates donors and what stops others from supporting charities
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Insight from a research survey will prove useful to fundraisers
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March with few major surprises.
20 June - 21 November 2024
Online
Training
Are you keen to develop your leadership skills? Do you want to be a leader, but are currently unsure as to how to lead authentically? Or are you still undecided as to whether you want to be a leader at all?
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Mhairi Cameron, Managing Director of Bruce Tait Associates, shares how she found her way into fundraising and the rich and varied career that has followed.
25 June 2024 - 09 July 2025
Online
Qualification
The booking deadline for this qualification is 4th June 2024 - Please contact academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.
Training
This engaging course is designed to help you to evaluate the performance of your current portfolio of events, drive forward your events.
Training
This course has been designed to support fundraising professionals working directly or indirectly with those in Vulnerable Circumstances so that they can work effectively, ethically and with care.
Training
You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.