Certificate in Fundraising - Virtual Delivery (Starting 19th November 2024)

19 November 2024 - 28 August 2025
09:30AM to 12:30PM

The booking deadline for this qualification is 28 October 2024. Please email academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.

Standard Content

The Certificate in Fundraising provides students foundation theoretical concepts and principles behind successful fundraising. It examines the role of fundraising within the sector and the role it plays in society. We believe that this qualification will offer candidates a truly exceptional grounding in the principles of fundraising and provide the knowledge and skills essential for a modern career in the profession.

What level of commitment is needed?

Pre-course work is required before the start of each module to ensure students are fully prepared for their teaching sessions. Each module is made up of two teachings sessions and a tutorial via Zoom. Students are expected to attend all live teaching sessions and tutorials.

In addition to the teaching sessions and tutorials, there are approximately 400 hours of self-directed study to complete this qualification.

Students are also required to complete four work based assignments. It is recommended that you make a note of the key dates for each module as well as the assignment deadlines before booking onto the qualification.

What will you learn?

Course text book

You will need to purchase the course textbook Fundraising Management Analysis, Planning and Practice (4th Edition) by Adrian Sargeant, Jayne George Routledge, London.

The course textbook is not included in the fees

Before booking

We’re keen to ensure you are ready to undertake this qualification.  
As a quick check can you answer 'yes' to the following questions before booking:

Assuming you can answer 'yes' to all of the above, we look forward to welcoming you to the course!

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