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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. 

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.

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.

Fundraising Benchmarking - Report and Headlines

A new report by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and AAW allows fundraisers to benchmark their voluntary income against other charities.

The Art of Stewardship & Cultivating Loyal Donors (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.

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.

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

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

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

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

How your privacy policy helps build trust with supporters

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.

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.

Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Fundraising: On-Demand

This masterclass empowers fundraisers, communications professionals and their leadership teams with the knowledge and skills to use AI with wisdom and integrity.

The Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees: On-Demand 2025

This on-demand course is designed to help trustees understand fundraising and will provide information and guidance for the role and responsibility of a trustee within an organisation.