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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. 

Charities working with agencies: a practical guide

03 August 2016
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What are the fundamental building blocks and key considerations that charities and agencies should be thinking about when agreeing and undertaking fundraising with the public?

Diploma in Fundraising Q&A

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This year Samuel Fraine completed the Diploma in Fundraising. In this Q&A he explains why he chose to undertake the qualification and what he got out of it.

Research reveals donors’ and charities’ priorities for the first half of 2022

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In this blog Charlotte Weatherley, Policy Manager, looks at key trends in giving and fundraising from the beginning of the year.

"Speaking at Convention was a great way for me to set those ripples in motion"

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In this blog Caroline Doran, Founder of Deliver Grow, talks about the opportunity to speak at Fundraising Convention and how it gave her a great opportunity to let people know they are not alone in th...

"This qualification has been a transformative experience for me"

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Deborah Eleftheriou, Head of Development at St Catherine's British School, reflects on her experience of completing the Diploma in Fundraising with the Chartered Institute this year.

7 Takeaways from the Member Webinar on Equity, diversity and inclusion

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In his latest blog, David Mbaziira reflects on the latest Chartered Institute of Fundraising Member Webinar.

A Good Call: Using the telephone for fundraising and supporter care

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The telephone has long been a key channel for fundraising and supporter stewardship. But during the coronavirus pandemic, when the nation was homebound, the phone became even more fundamental.

A lifetime of impact, a career in fundraising

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As a fundraiser in the past, and having been Chief Executive here at the Chartered Institute for just over a year, I am absolutely certain of one thing – your career in fundraising matters.

A tribute to Danielle Atkinson

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The IoF pays tribute to Danielle Atkinson, former trustee and proud fundraiser.

About the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel

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In this blog, the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel offer an update on their new identity and rebrand and how it will help them better oversee fundraising standards and complaints in Scotland.

Amy Butcher - Individual Giving & Digital Fundraising Officer, DEBRA

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Amy Butcher is the Individual Giving & Digital Fundraising Officer at DEBRA. She explains for us her greatest achievements in fundraising, and why she would highly recommend fundraising as a career.

Analysis and Autism, data and disability: two pleas for the fundraising profession

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Dr Martyn Colebrook is Prospect Research Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and part of our Fundraising Convention Board. In this blog he shares with us his data knowledge and living with Autis...

Asking for donations without pressuring donors

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How to inspire people to give without putting undue pressure on them is a fundamental question every fundraiser should regularly reflect on. This is a key area of regulation and fundraising ethics tha...

Assessing Risk

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This page covers key introductory information for how to go about assessing risks at your organisation. It also includes links to government guidance.

Auctions

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Advice and tips on how to run a fundraising auction

Board or Bored? A fundraiser’s experience as a charity Trustee

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I’m hoping the blog heading caught your attention, and reflects an (incorrect) perception of what it’s like to sit on a charity board.

Briefing on the new Data Protection Bill

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Briefing for Chartered Institute of Fundraising members on the new Data Protection Bill. Produced in partnership with Bates Well.

Building a Legacy Programme for your Arts and Culture Organisation

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The blog summarizes the content of the RAISE online session ‘Building a Legacy Programme for your Arts and Culture Organisation’ held on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 via Zoom.

Challenge Events

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This guidance covers setting up challenge events. It includes advice on how to prepare for an event and covers some of the issues fundraisers should be thinking about.

Change Collective Report 2019: Who Isn't In the Room?

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A report setting out a benchmark for equality, diversity and inclusion in the fundraising profession