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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. 

AI for Fundraisers: An Introduction to AI Tools (25-Feb-25)

In this one day course, we will guide you through some of the popular AI tools and how you can use them to support your fundraising efforts.

Storytelling Masterclass for Fundraising Copywriters, Marketers and Leaders (26-Feb-25)

Storytelling has a vital role to play in almost all types of fundraising content: letters, emails, social media, case studies, newsletters and trust applications.

How AI can help fundraisers - part one

In this two-part series, Matt Smith, Director of Transformation & Innovation at THINK Consulting Solutions shares his opinion on how AI can help fundraisers.

Essentials of Legacy Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (3-Mar-25)

This course is designed for fundraisers who are new or relatively new to legacy fundraising. Legacy fundraising is likely to be only one part of your responsibilities.

Fundraising Salaries and Benefits – Headlines from the 2023 Report

At the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, we know that career fundraisers perform best when they feel supported, rewarded, and recognised for their hard work and the incredible impact they make.

Managing your Community Fundraising Programme (4-Mar-25)

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

Influencing and Negotiating Skills (5-Mar-25)

Effective fundraisers need to be able to influence and negotiate effectively, whether it be with external decision makers and supporters or internal colleagues.

Being a Courageous Fundraiser - How to Boost your Resilience and Wellbeing (6-Mar-25)

The current climate requires fundraisers to be even more creative, courageous and bold in their fundraising.

Review and Develop your Event Fundraising Portfolio (10-Mar-25)

This course will help you develop a programme that you can manage effectively with the resources you have available, and will help you achieve more sign-ups, satisfied supporters, and the maximum amount of income.

Gen Z - Engaging the Next Generation of Donors (11-March-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.

Revisit, Review, Reforecast your Fundraising Strategy and Annual Plan (12-Mar-25)

Now more than ever a fundraising strategy and an annual plan are vital to ensure your organisation has the confidence to generate income to continue to operate and provide the services needed.

Treating Donors Fairly: Managing Vulnerabilities Within your Organisation (13-Mar-25)

This course has been designed to support fundraising professionals working directly or indirectly with those in Vulnerable Circumstances so that they can work effectively, ethically and with care.

Developing a Powerful Case for Support (18-Mar-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.

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

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

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.

5 things you need to know about the Code of Fundraising Practice consultation

In this blog, Charlotte Weatherley, Growing Giving Policy and Partnerships Manager, outlines some of the key proposals and questions in the Fundraising Regulator’s current consultation on the Code of ...

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

Making the Ask (26-Mar-25)

More information coming soon...

Tales of an apprentice trustee

Dateline: September 2022. Scenario: Business as usual… and then I opened an email which talked about a programme running by Boardroom Apprentice. The opportunity that unraveled disrupted ‘business as...

Masterclass - How to Write More Powerful and Successful Fundraising Letters (27-Mar-25)

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.