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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. 

Crowdfunding for Fundraisers: From Planning to Successful Execution (11-Nov-25)

By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive overview of how to create, manage, and optimise crowdfunding campaigns.

Managing your Community Fundraising Programme (11-Nov-25)

Managing community fundraising is a multi-faceted role requiring confident leadership and a strategic approach.

Designing and Running a Successful Fundraising Event (Practitioner Level) (12-Nov-25)

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.

Corporate Fundraising (Management Level) (17 & 18-Nov-25)

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.

Gen Z - Engaging the Next Generation of Donors (18-Nov-25)

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.

Data Storytelling for Fundraisers (19-Nov-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.

Leading and Embedding DEI in your organisation (20-Nov-25)

You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to improve your organisation and your team’s diversity, equity and inclusion.

Major Donor Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (24-Nov-25)

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

Trusts Fundraising - Getting Started (25-Nov-25)

This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.

Managing your Trust Fundraising Programme Strategically (26-Nov-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.

The Art of Stewardship (1-Dec-25)

This course looks at how we shape experiences for supporters from the moment they hear about us, to their first engagement and on to a lasting relationship.

Community Fundraising for Practitioners (2-Dec-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.

Graduation 2025

Our 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be taking place on 3 December for those who have completed a Qualification with us in 2024 or 2025!

Making the Ask: From Cultivation to Donation (4-Dec-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.

Trusts Fundraising - Improving your success (Intermediate) (9-Dec-25)

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.

AI explorations: AI and Fundraising Collection

Fully booked
Technology is always evolving, and many charities are exploring ways to incorporate technology, in particular AI, into their day-to-day work and planning.

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.

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 2025

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.