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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. 

Essentials of Legacy Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (3-Nov-25)

This course is designed for fundraisers who are new or relatively new to legacy fundraising. Legacy fundraising is likely to be only one part of your responsibilities.

Building Direct Mail Capability for Better Supporter Experience

The fundraising landscape is at a critical juncture. While leaders champion supporter experience initiatives, a gap exists between aspiration and reality. Fewer than a quarter of charities say their d...

Introduction to Fundraising - North West (3-Nov-25)

The Introduction to Fundraising course offers a practical introduction to the profession. If you are new to the sector or want to improve and develop your knowledge of fundraising, this course could be for you.

Major Donor Fundraising: Planning & Strategy (Management Level) (3 & 4-Nov-25)

This is a course designed specifically for anyone responsible for creating a strategy and plan in major gift fundraising or who wants to prepare for a role where this will be part of the job.

Unlocking new funding with Prize Draws

As charitable giving faces unprecedented pressure from the cost-of-living crisis, innovative fundraising models are proving essential for charities seeking to maintain and grow their income streams.

Influence and Impact for Women in Leadership (Starting November 2025)

The Influence and Impact for Women in Leadership programme, is aimed at senior women in fundraising leadership roles who are looking to become brilliant at influencing senior stakeholders, would like to tackle self-doubt for good and make even more impact at work.

Corporate Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (5 & 6-Nov-25)

You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.

Innovation and Creativity for Better Fundraising Results (5-Nov-25)

Innovation means staying resilient, spotting opportunities and take action to make sure the good ideas happen in a way that minimises risk and maximises income and impact.

Masterclass - How to Write More Powerful and Successful Appeal Letters (6-Nov-25)

Letters are critical to the success of most fundraising strategies. That’s why it’s so important to make sure the copy is as powerful and persuasive at it be.

Fundraising Lotteries: A Low-Risk Path to Diversified Income

Fundraising lotteries are a compelling solution for charities seeking to diversify their income streams with minimal upfront investment. In a webinar we hosted with Gatherwell and The Giving Machine, ...

Digital Fundraising for Older Donors: Your Most Valuable Untapped Opportunity

Crowdfunding for Fundraisers: From Planning to Successful Execution (11-Nov-25)

By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive overview of how to create, manage, and optimise crowdfunding campaigns.

Designing and Running a Successful Fundraising Event (Practitioner Level) (12-Nov-25)

This indispensable one day course will provide you with the logistical know-how to ensure that your next events run as smoothly as possible, giving you a thorough understanding of what is needed to design and deliver your best fundraising event to date.

Introduction to Fundraising - London and South East (12-Nov-25)

The Introduction to Fundraising course offers a practical introduction to the profession. If you are new to the sector or want to improve and develop your knowledge of fundraising, this course could be for you.

Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund

The Government has launched a new fund to help more people get online, with £9.5million available for charities to use in their communities.

Managing AI Tools Safely: A Data-First Approach to AI Governance for Charities

The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in the charity sector, but a sobering prediction from Gartner suggests that 60% of generative AI projects will be abandoned by 2027 due to inadequate...

Corporate Fundraising (Management Level) (17 & 18-Nov-25)

This two day course gives participants the understanding, knowledge and tools to create an effective strategy for corporate fundraising (CFR) and to develop and manage complex corporate partnerships.

Gen Z - Engaging the Next Generation of Donors (18-Nov-25)

As we look to a new generation of donors, it is now more important than ever for charities to align their understanding of what drives and engages donors and prospects.

Certificate in Fundraising Online (Starting 19th November 2025)

The Certificate in Fundraising is a professionally recognised qualification for early-career fundraisers. Through four integrated modules, you’ll build the knowledge, skills and confidence to drive sustainable fundraising success.

Data Storytelling for Fundraisers (19-Nov-25)

Demonstrating impact is crucial for fundraising – and data is the evidence that you can use. Visual presentations of data are proven to be more persuasive, engaging and effective than narrative text or tables of numbers.