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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. 

Major Donor Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (5-Aug-25)

Are you new to major gift fundraising or is your organisation now stepping out more boldly into this type of fundraising?

Managing your Trust Fundraising Programme Strategically (5-Aug-25)

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.

Masterclass -How to Write Fundraising Copy That Really Engages and Persuades (6-Aug-25)

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.

Developing a Powerful Case for Support (7-Aug-25)

This engaging course is designed to help you to evaluate the key component parts of the case for support and assist you to develop this into a powerful fundraising message enabling donors to feel compelled to give.

Making the Ask: From Cultivation to Donation (7-Aug-25)

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.

Learnings from Fundraising Convention: From engaging LGBT+ supporters to dismantling the patriarchy

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EDI was one of the main topics at this year’s Fundraising Convention and was discussed across a number of sessions, sharing both useful and thought-provoking insights.

Learnings from Fundraising Convention: How to get the Brilliant Basics right

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Damian Chapman, director of fundraising and communications for Charity for Civil Servants pulled no punches in his Fundraising Convention session: Why your fundraising strategy should be all about get...

Learnings from Fundraising Convention: Talent and Leadership

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As the charity sector continues to struggle with fundraiser recruitment and retention, talent and leadership were key themes across this year’s Convention programme.

Developing a Legacy Strategy (Management Level) (13-Aug-25)

This inspiring one day course will enable you to prepare and fulfil a detailed legacy strategy, enable you to develop meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide you with a cultivation and stewardship programme.

Data Storytelling for Fundraisers (14-Aug-25)

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.

How your privacy policy helps build trust with supporters

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It might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but one of the most important factors in giving people the confidence to donate to your charity is your privacy policy.

Does AI and Trust Fundraising Mix?

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At the last Scottish Fundraising Conference, I greatly enjoyed hosting a discussion with some of Scotland’s biggest Grantmakers. It struck me at the time that things had changed substantially over the...

Digital Fundraising - Getting Started (4-Sep-25)

In this one day course, we will explore the digital landscape and its relevance to fundraising.

How to secure a Charity of the Year partnership

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If you're a fundraiser in a small charity and you want to secure a Charity of the Year partnership, this guide is a comprehensive look at how you can get from a blank page to securing a partnership.

Insights for small charities about Charity of the Year partnerships

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Charity of the Year partnerships appeal to fundraisers because they are all about companies making cash donations to good causes. Here are some insights on the latest trends, which can help small char...

Top tips on getting funding for your charity film

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Everyday donors are seeing loads of video content from a huge range of different sources and on a variety of platforms. Many fundraisers know that producing and using video content should be a key par...

Community Fundraising for Practitioners (9-Sep-25)

Community fundraising is about getting people involved, and supporting, assisting, advising and guiding those individuals & organisations who want to help you by raising money.

How to connect to Giving Tuesday as a small charity

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Giving Tuesday takes place in December and is a global day of giving. How can small charities tap into this wave of generosity? Here’s our tips on how small charities can take part in Giving Tuesday a...

How to make the most of user-generated content

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User-generated content can be a game-changer for small charities, allowing you to connect with your supporters without needing huge budgets. Find out how you can engage supporters to produce content ...

How to manage your fundraising workload

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