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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. 

Does AI and Trust Fundraising Mix?

28 June 2024
Resource
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...

How to secure a Charity of the Year partnership

20 June 2024
Resource
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

19 June 2024
Resource
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

19 June 2024
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Everyday donors are seeing lots 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 part...

How to connect to Giving Tuesday as a small charity

18 June 2024
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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

18 June 2024
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User-generated content can be a game-changer for charities, allowing you to connect with your supporters without needing huge budgets. Find out how you can engage supporters to produce content that y...

How to manage your fundraising workload

18 June 2024
Resource

How to work with a film company, with a template

18 June 2024
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Charities need to make the most of producing film and animation to support their fundraising campaigns. Here's a guide of what to think about when working with a film company to maximise your efforts....

Three steps any small charity can take to innovate

18 June 2024
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Fundraisers in small charities can be the best-placed to drive through innovation and boost creativity. Here are three ways you can start to think about innovation and embedding it into your small cha...

5 steps for career progression in a small charity

14 June 2024
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If you work as a fundraiser for a small charity, you’ll know it can be both challenging and exhilarating. When the time comes to take your career up a level, you might wonder how you can do that. Here...

How to develop a fundraising strategy, with a template

14 June 2024
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Developing a well-thought-out fundraising strategy is essential for small charities to achieve their financial goals and sustain their mission. This is our guide on how to create a fundraising strateg...

How to find your fundraising tribe

14 June 2024
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Whether you work as a solo fundraiser or are in a big team, it's vital you find your fundraising tribe and connect with your peers.

How to pick a CRM: a guide for small charities

14 June 2024
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A CRM is a database that charities use when they’ve outgrown spreadsheets and are struggling to manage their data. There are lots to choose from, here's our guide for small charities, to help you pick...

How to work with a designer, with a template

14 June 2024
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Collaborating with a creative design professional can bring numerous advantages to fundraisers in small charities. Here's our tips and a template for producing a creative brief for a designer.

How to work with a photographer, with a template

14 June 2024
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Working with a professional photographer can significantly enhance the impact of your communications and fundraising campaigns. Here's our tips and a template for producing a brief for a photographer....

How to write a top-notch fundraising job advert, with a template

14 June 2024
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Making your fundraising legal and compliant

14 June 2024
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Fundraising is an integral part of a charity’s ability to further its charitable purposes. But fundraising can also be fraught with regulatory obstacles and challenges, especially for small charities....

Celebration and In-Memory Giving (including Tribute Funds) (20-Jan-26)

20 January 2026
Online
Training

About half a million families suffer a bereavement each year in the UK. Over £80m is given in memory each year by family and friends in the UK.

Events Fundraising - Review and Develop your Portfolio of Events (21-Jan-26)

21 January 2026
Online
Training

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.

Corporate Fundraising (Management Level) (22 & 23-Jan-26)

22 - 23 January 2026
Online
Training
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.