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The European Fundraising Association and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, in partnership with Salesforce, have researched the current challenges faced by fundraisers. Here you can see a snapsho...
Training
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.
09 - 10 October 2024
Online
Training
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.
09 October 2024 - 22 October 2025
Online
Qualification
The booking deadline for this qualification is 18th September 2024.
Please contact academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.
Training
Take your copywriting skills to the next level. Whether you write copy for fundraising letters, brochures, emails, web, or social, this online Copywriting for Fundraising Masterclass will boost your capability, confidence and results.
Training
In this one day digital fundraising strategy course, we will explore a variety of processes and tools to help you develop a strategic plan for your digital fundraising activity.
Training
About half a million families suffer a bereavement each year in the UK. Over £80m is given in memory each year by family and friends in the UK.
16 October 2024 - 15 October 2025
Online
Qualification
The booking deadline for this qualification is
25th September 2024.
Please contact academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.
16 October 2024
London and South East
Training
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.
22 October 2024
East Anglia
Training
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.
Training
Storytelling is a powerful way of communicating because human beings are wired to learn and remember through story. Story is also a powerful fundraising tool because a story told well connects with the listener, evokes emotion and can inspire them to take action.
30 - 31 October 2024
Online
Training
This engaging course is designed to help you to evaluate the performance of your current portfolio of events, drive forward your events.
Training
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.
Training
Are you new to major gift fundraising or is your organisation now stepping out more boldly into this type of fundraising?
Training
This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.
Training
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.
Training
Storytelling has a vital role to play in almost all types of fundraising content: letters, emails, social media, case studies, newsletters and trust applications.
Training
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.
11 November 2024
North West
Training
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.
12 - 13 November 2024
Online
Training
You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.