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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. 

Growing Income from Mid-Value Donors (13-Feb-25)

Mid-value giving is a bit of a mystery to many fundraisers. In many ways this is not a surprise as mid-value giving is largely a very underdeveloped area of fundraising in the UK. And yet, it is a vital part of the fundraising mix.

Digital Fundraising - Planning and Strategy (17-Feb-25)

In this one day digital fundraising strategy course, we will explore a variety of processes and tools to help you develop a strategic plan for your digital fundraising activity.

Corporate Fundraising (Management Level) (18 & 19-Feb-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.

Managing your Trust Fundraising Programme Strategically (19-Feb-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 Power of Storytelling for Fundraisers (24-Feb-25)

Storytelling is a powerful way of communicating because human beings are wired to learn and remember through story. Story is also a powerful fundraising tool because a story told well connects with the listener, evokes emotion and can inspire them to take action.

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.

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.

How I got into fundraising - Jamie McIntosh

In this blog Jamie McIntosh, CEO of Scottish Love in Action and Chair of Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland, talks about how he got into a career in fundraising.

What motivates a fundraiser?

In this blog Michelle Benson, Coach, Trainer and Consultant, talks about what what motivates her to wake up every morning and do great work in the fundraising sector.

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.

A journey in arts fundraising

Lauren Smethurst is a Young Arts Fundraisers Board Member, and Development Officer at HOME, an arts centre in Manchester. We sat down with Lauren to learn about her journey into arts fundraising, hear...

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.

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.

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.