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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. 

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.

How to access counselling support and more for your wellbeing

Fundraisers work incredibly hard to deliver for the causes they care about and for some people that can lead to feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, burnout and stressed.

Take a pause for your wellbeing

How did busy become a badge of honour? In fact, when did the badge get renamed as overwhelm? It seems that rather than addressing the problem we seemed to have renamed it and for many fundraisers the ...

Our response to the Fundraising Regulator’s Complaints Report (2022/2023)

Charlotte Sherman, Policy Manager shares the top five takeaways from the Fundraising Regulator’s latest Complaints Report and the steps we are taking to drive excellence in fundraising.

On-demand Webinar: Can Emerging Technologies help us raise more with less resources?

To support the Great Gift Aid Hunt, we hosted a webinar with SwiftAid on how fundraisers can leverage new technologies to enhance efficiency and maximise income.

The essentials of working with a creative team, from a design insider

How legacy fundraising inspires creative communications

One message rings clear in current legacy fundraising: while donors' core motivations remain constant, how we connect with different generations of supporters must adapt.

Building a Fundraising Ready Organisation: On-Demand

As public funding faces cuts and grants become more challenging, diversifying income through effective fundraising is essential for organisational sustainability, especially for small charities.

Data Literacy for Fundraisers: On-Demand

By demystifying data concepts, providing practical tools and fostering a data-driven mindset, this masterclass will equip fundraisers to make informed decisions, tell compelling stories and ultimately drive greater impact in their communities.

Ethical Recruitment of Fundraisers: On-Demand

In Ethical Recruitment of Fundraisers, Bruce draws on decades of experience to challenge outdated hiring practices and promote a values-based approach to recruitment. The course explores key principles such as pay transparency, inclusive job design, and unconscious bias.

Forecasting for Fundraising - Building a Sustainable Future: On-Demand

In this repurposed presentation from Convention 2025, professionals give specialist tips on how to forecast for fundraising; like developing models to inform data driven decision making.

Introduction to Fundraising Ethics: On-Demand

This online on-demand masterclass is exclusively available for anyone who's organisation holds an Organisational Membership with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Introduction to Fundraising: On-Demand 2026

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.

Introduction to Managing Vulnerabilities: On-Demand

This masterclass is for any and all fundraisers with an interest in the ethics of their professional practice.