“Congratulations to our 2023 graduates. An outstanding accomplishment and one of which you should be so proud. By joining the Chartered Institute and having those designatory letters after your name, it shows that you have taken a world-leading professional qualification which sets you apart and gives you a competitive advantage. Committed, motivated and skilled fundraisers raise the most money in the best way. You now join a community of 1,300 qualified professionals leading the way for the fundraising profession. Congratulations to each and every one of you; Career fundraisers have a lifetime of impact and I wish you success.”