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There are many benefits to volunteering with a special interest, regional or national group.
Working in the third sector, it’s likely that you’ll spend some time working with volunteers, and possibly even managing them. If it’s the first time you’ve done this, or haven’t worked with volunteer...
02 - 03 September 2025
Online
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.
In this one day course, we will explore the digital landscape and its relevance to fundraising.
Community fundraising is about getting people involved, and supporting, assisting, advising and guiding those individuals & organisations who want to help you by raising money.
In this one-day course, we will guide you through some of the key considerations of utilising AI in your organisation, provide an overview of some of the popular AI tools and describe how you might use them to support your fundraising efforts.
10 September 2025
London and South East
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.
Effective fundraisers need to be able to influence and negotiate effectively, whether it be with external decision makers and supporters or internal colleagues.
16 - 17 September 2025
Online
You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.
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.
This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.
24 September 2025 - 14 January 2026
Online
The Future Leaders Programme is designed to help take your career to the next level by exploring and addressing fundamental leadership questions, develop your skills to advance your career, and cultivate a supportive network of peers to support you throughout your journey.
The current climate requires fundraisers to be even more creative, courageous and bold in their fundraising.
25 September 2025
London and South East
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.
Stewardship is one of the most difficult areas of fundraising to define and complex areas to deliver effectively and consistently across in an organisation.
Fundraising is essential to charities missions and that’s why there are clear rules and regulations in place to protect the public, ensure transparency, and help charities build long-lasting trust wit...
Fundraising is a vital activity for charities, enabling them to serve their communities, and it must be conducted transparently, ethically, and in line with established standards. When concerns arise ...
The estimated total £6.5 billion of annual grants are made by charitable foundations, which includes the £2.9 billion grant-making by the top 300 trusts. This accounts for around 15% of voluntary income in the sector.
Fundraising is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations which are overseen by several government departments and independent regulatory bodies. These rules are integral to ensuring donors have ...
The Data (Use and Access) Bill makes it easier for charities to contact existing supporters by e-mail and text message. Find out what you need to know.