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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. 

Member Resource: New research on why people donate and what stops others

08 March 2024
Resource
Insight from a research survey will prove useful to fundraisers

Developing a Powerful Case for Support (18-Mar-25)

18 March 2025
Online
Training
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.

Certificate in Fundraising - Virtual Delivery (Starting 19th March 2025)

19 March - 11 December 2025
Online
Qualification

This qualification helps fundraisers become more confident and understand how to make a genuine difference to their organisation’s fundraising programme.

Masterclass - How to Write Fundraising Copy That Really Engages and Persuades (19-Mar-25)

19 March 2025
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.

Shifting the Narrative: Fundraisers are the most generous people I know

04 March 2024
Resource
Charlotte Di Corpo is the Director of Development for Capital Theatres. Charlotte has been nominated as Fundraiser of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising's National Fundraising Awards 2...

Prospect Research - Getting Started (20-Mar-25)

20 March 2025
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.

Developing a Legacy Strategy (Management Level) (25-Mar-25)

25 March 2025
Online
Training
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.

Diploma in Fundraising - Virtual Delivery (Starting 25th March 2025)

25 March 2025 - 15 January 2026
Online
Qualification

The Diploma in Fundraising builds on your existing experience and skills to consolidate and expand your knowledge in all key aspects of fundraising.

Attracting Fresh Talent, Retaining Fundraising Stars

27 February 2024
Resource
Chartered Institute of Fundraising Chief Executive Katie Docherty recently joined a panel of experts to discuss recruitment and retention of fundraisers.

Making the Ask: From Cultivation to Donation (26-Mar-25)

26 March 2025
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 More Powerful and Successful Fundraising Letters (27-Mar-25)

27 March 2025
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.

Major Donor Fundraising: Planning & Strategy (Management Level) (31-Mar & 1-Apr-25)

31 March - 01 April 2025
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.

Prize-led fundraising: trends and insights

14 February 2024
Resource
Prize-led fundraising, where people donate in return for a raffle ticket, a lottery ticket or the chance to win a prize, remains a cornerstone of many charities fundraising portfolios. Through the pan...

The Importance of Annual Audience Insight Gathering

01 February 2024
Resource
In November the Chartered Institute of Fundraising held a webinar in partnership with Salesforce, titled Innovative Approaches to Fundraising: Strategies for Success.

Facing AI Head On

31 January 2024
Resource

Making the most of Payroll Giving

31 January 2024
Resource

Head of Professional Conduct Update

16 January 2024
Resource
In this blog Michele Welch, Head of Professional Conduct, explains the updates the Chartered Institute of Fundraising has been making to safeguarding and the introduction of the Professional Conduct C...

The Professional Conduct Committee, An Introduction

16 January 2024
Resource
Lindsey Bartling, Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee, introduces the Committee and role it has.

Behavioral Science: Quick Fundraising Wins

08 January 2024
Resource
How can fundraisers can use behavioural science to produce some quick wins?

Fundraising Success with Capital Appeal Strategies

05 January 2024
Resource
Andy Robin, a capital appeal specialist, heads the capital appeal that is refurbishing Paisley Museum. In this article, he shares his insights about this area of fundraising based on experience from t...