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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. 

Future Leaders Programme (February - June 2026)

25 February - 17 June 2026
Online
Training
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.

Prospect Research (Getting Started) (26-Feb-26)

26 February 2026
Online
Training
While most large charities have a role dedicated to prospect research, most fundraisers will be expected to carry out this vital fundraising activity with no training.

Making the Ask: from Cultivation to Donation (3-Mar-26)

03 March 2026
Online
Training
How do you ask for a major gift professionally, confidently and with gravitas? As donors begin to support fewer charities, with larger donations, it is now more important than ever for charities to know when and how to make the right ask to the right donor.

Masterclass - How to Write Fundraising Copy That Really Engages and Persuades (4-Mar-26)

04 March 2026
Online
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.

Corporate Fundraising (Management Level) (9 & 10-Mar-26)

09 - 10 March 2026
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.

Trusts Fundraising - Improving your success (Intermediate) (10-Mar-26)

10 March 2026
Online
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.

Designing and Running a Successful Fundraising Event (Practitioner Level) (11-Mar-26)

11 March 2026
Online
Training

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.

Storytelling Masterclass for Fundraising Copywriters, Marketers and Leaders (11-Mar-26)

11 March 2026
Online
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.

Essentials of Legacy Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (12-Mar-26)

12 March 2026
Online
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.

Certificate in Fundraising - Virtual Delivery (Starting 17th March 2026)

17 March - 09 December 2026
Online
Qualification
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.

Content Creation for Fundraisers (17-Mar-26)

17 March 2026
Online
Training
Today, every fundraising organisation is a publisher. Learn how to grab the attention of your audience, and iterate your content based on feedback.

Masterclass - How to Write More Powerful and Successful Appeal Letters (19-Mar-26)

19 March 2026
Online
Training
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.

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

10 June 2025
Resource
A new report shows how fundraisers and charities are approaching AI with caution in their work.

Innovation and Creativity for Better Fundraising Results (23-Mar-26)

23 March 2026
Online
Training
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.

Diploma in Fundraising - Virtual Delivery (Starting 24th March 2026)

24 March 2026 - 07 January 2027
Online
Qualification
The Diploma in Fundraising is a professionally recognised qualification for managers and leaders. Through four integrated modules, you’ll build the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage sustainable development and lead effectively.

Gen Z - Engaging the Next Generation of Donors (24-Mar-26)

24 March 2026
Online
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.

Effective Management and Leadership (26-Mar-26)

26 March 2026
Online
Training
As a line manager you will be considering how you can best manage and lead your team members during this time, as well as deliver what is needed for your organisation.

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

03 June 2025
Resource
There are many benefits to volunteering with a special interest, regional or national group.

How volunteering prepares you to support volunteers

03 June 2025
Resource
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...

Major Donor Fundraising: Planning & Strategy (Management Level) (30 & 31-Mar-26)

30 - 31 March 2026
Online
Training
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.