Diploma in Fundraising Online (Starting 30th April 2025)

The Diploma focuses on developing in-depth knowledge of fundraising practice and contains some elements of leadership and strategy. It is designed for those whose roles are concerned with developing practice, leadership, and strategic approaches in fundraising.

This qualification is equivalent to a Level 5 programme and is similar in level and assessment to the second year of a traditional full-time degree. As a guide you have a minimum of three years fundraising experience with a minimum of eighteen months in a paid position. You will also be actively engaged in a managerial or leadership role that includes fundraising. You will be employed in an organisation at present who will support you to complete the assignments for the course. 

The booking deadline for this qualification is 9 April 2025.

You will become a more successful, confident and strategic fundraising manager and leader. In addition to consolidating your existing fundraising knowledge you will learn and understand how to apply proven techniques to enhance your own and your team's performance and development. These skills will enable you to manage the sustainable development and growth of your organisation's fundraising income streams.

The course is delivered 100% online with a mixture of content including interactive activities (including an online student discussion forum), readings and case studies. Assessment is based on completion of four formal written assignments. The deadlines for your assignments are set in advanced to help you plan your studies.

The course consists of four modules which are broken down into weekly ‘Study Guides’ designed to help you to consolidate your knowledge. These guides are essential and have been designed to ensure you put your learning into practice. Each course module includes a Case Study which your tutor will provide feedback on, helping you prepare for each module's assignment.

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.

This course starts on 30 April 2025 with set deadlines for Assignment submissions and Open Book Exam date (please see above). The qualification takes approximately one academic year to complete with 6-8 hours per week study time.

Successful online learning demands that students actively engage with their online course, their tutor and student group. From experience we have found that those students who regularly engage, by applying and testing their knowledge using the activities, resources and the student discussion forum to connect with their peers, find the course more rewarding and are better prepared to complete their Assignments.

You are required to complete four written assignments and an open book exam as the final assessment which are based on every-day work experiences and expectations. They are designed to support your development in your role and in the growth and success of fundraising in your workplace.

• A good command of written and spoken English to complete assignments to the required standard.
• Internet access to participate in this course and enable you to register for the file sharing service which provides essential online course materials.