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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. 

Celebrating the value of Payroll Giving

Caroline Gaskin explains why the Payroll Giving Forum is launching the first National Payroll Giving Week, and says that this week is about celebrating the strength and growing awareness of this area ...

Fundraiser wellbeing: Ask yourself and your teams what would improve their wellbeing

Emily Casson, Digital Marketing Manager at Cats Protection, looks at the importance of having a culture which supports your team’s wellbeing while working remotely, and says to do this you need to ask...

Fundraiser wellbeing: Four ways to foster better wellbeing in your team

David Cunningham, Chief Executive of Kids Operating Room and Board Member of the Fundraising Regulator, looks at how employees can foster better wellbeing within their fundraising teams.

Fundraiser wellbeing: How you feel changes the experience for your supporters

David Reeves, committee member of the Supporter Experience group and Supporter Journey Manager for the Woodland Trust, says that during this time of intense stress, fundraisers need support to ensure ...

Fundraiser wellbeing: Resilience for fundraising warriors

Leadership coach Adam Bryan looks at some techniques for dealing with stress, building inner strength and improving your mental wellbeing.

Fundraiser wellbeing: Thriving in survival mode

Mickella Lewis-Purvis, Network Grants Manager at MIND and member of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, looks at the connection between being in survival mode, wellbeing and EDI.

Fundraisers recognised in New Year Honours list

We are delighted that Carol Akiwumi and Paul Amadi have been awarded MBEs in the New Years Honours List - recognition of their great achievements as fundraising leaders, raising millions for good caus...

Outdoor UK challenge events

Tips and guidance on how to run outdoor challenge events in the UK

Tips on planning a fundraising event

Running a great fundraising event requires good planning and preparation. This guidance helps you to think through the key things to ensure your event is successful

Looking back at twenty years of Remember A Charity

Twenty years ago, Simon Turner was taken on as Remember A Charity’s first Director. He was tasked with the mission of getting the organisation up and running, turning the initial idea into a reality a...

‘The Certificate in Fundraising helped me find a career in arts fundraising I love’

Sophie Harvey was awarded a RAISE bursary to undertake the Certificate in Fundraising. She explains what she learnt from the qualification, and how it helped her find a career she loves.

Running a house draw

Sam Boyle, Policy and Information Officer, offers some guidance on running a house draw, outlining the benefits to fundraising this way, and looking at what charities need to know.

Successful partnerships for sustainable fundraising

Essential Fundraising Workshops

This series of Essential Fundraising Workshops were produced by the Chartered Institute in collaboration with the Small Charities Coalition and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Rediscovering the value of the telephone

This pandemic has led to a huge increase in telephone fundraising, in this blog Daniel Fluskey explains why it is important you ensure you have the right procedures in place.

Why diversity has never been more important (and more achievable)

CharityJob’s Stephanie Dotto looks at what the last nine month’s of the pandemic has taught us about flexible working, and how an inclusive workplace is essential during a time of crisis.

RAISE mentoring scheme: Five tips for mentees to get the most out of the relationship

Sanpreet Janjua outlines what she got out of her experiences of being mentored on the RAISE mentoring programme and why she recommends other arts fundraisers get involved.

Faith and inclusion: Celebrating diversity of faith within fundraising

Elizabeth Balgobin, Interim Head of EDI, explains why Inter Faith Week is relevant to you and your work, and the importance of diversity within fundraising.

What our new identity means for fundraisers

As we reveal the new identity of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Alex Xavier talks us through in this blog what chartered status means and the new support that is coming.

Gloomy winter ahead for charity sector

Lockdown worries for 55% of charities as 2020 takes its toll.