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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. 

How to Write Fundraising Copy That Really Engages and Persuades (18-Jun-26)

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.

Crowdfunding for Professional Fundraisers

Discover how crowdfunding can support your fundraising goals, learn from others who have run successful crowdfunding campaigns, and find out how to get started.

Managing your Trust Fundraising Programme Strategically (23-Jun-26)

Change is happening in many organisations – revisiting how you deliver your services and understanding who your primary and secondary beneficiaries are, may in itself open up new funders to you.

Developing In Memory Fundraising (25-Jun-26)

In memory giving is a meaningful way for supporters to honour the life of someone special while supporting a cause that matters to them.

Events Fundraising - Review and Develop your Portfolio of Events (30-Jun-26)

This course will help you develop a programme that you can manage effectively with the resources you have available, and will help you achieve more sign-ups, satisfied supporters, and the maximum amount of income.

Earth-friendly fundraising: How Great Ormond Street Hospital charity is creating a revolution

At the 2025 Fundraising Convention, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity presented groundbreaking research that could transform how the sector approaches environmental sustainability.

Driving standards in face-to-face fundraising: new guidance strengthens charity-agency partnerships

Find out how we created the new Face-to-Face Fundraising Guidance, what is new in the Guidance and how it puts fundraisers first.

Fundraising Regulator welcomes updated partnership guidance for Face-to-Face Fundraising

The Fundraising Regulator says the updated guidance addresses key recommendations from its 2024 market inquiry and will help charities and agencies build more transparent, accountable partnerships to ...

Partnering with Purpose: A guide to charity-agency partnerships and payment models

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is pleased to publish new guidance aimed at strengthening best practice and accountability in face-to-face fundraising across the sector.

New report highlights need to navigate AI tools in fundraising “carefully”

A new report shows how fundraisers and charities are approaching AI with caution in their work.

Get involved, stay inspired: join a group to help you grow

There are many benefits to volunteering with a special interest, regional or national group.

How volunteering prepares you to support volunteers

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...

Essentials of fundraising law and regulation

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 complaints and how they are handled

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 ...

How small charities can keep up with compliance

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 ...

Understanding soft opt-in for fundraising marketing

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.

Fundraising regulation – who does what?

Why does fundraising regulation matter to all fundraisers? Well, regulation helps to create a consistent and positive experience for donors, which improves the reputation of individual charities and t...

How has the Code of Fundraising Practice changed?

Charlotte Sherman, Policy Manager, shares how the Code of Fundraising Practice has changed and how it can help drive excellence in best practice.

Ready for a new fundraising challenge? Here’s how to make the move

Thinking about switching things up, like moving from individual giving to events, or stepping into the world of major gifts? You’ve got what it takes! With the right approach, you can stand out and...

Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation in Fundraising - New Guide

Our new report takes an in-depth look at the challenges fundraising leaders face when encouraging innovation, and the steps government, charities and the wider sector can take to overcome them.