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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. 

Inclusive Communications for Fundraising Masterclass (20-Aug-25)

This course will help you to develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to audit, re-calibrate and design inclusive communications for your fundraising. This course will also cover best practice approaches for inclusive charity communications.

Effective Management and Leadership (28-Aug-25)

As a line manager you will be considering how you can best manage and lead your team members during this time, as well as deliver what is needed for your organisation.

Events Fundraising - Review and Develop your Portfolio of Events (28-Aug-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.

Introduction to Fundraising - London and South East (28-Aug-25)

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.

Corporate Fundraising (Management Level) (2 & 3-Sep-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.

Digital Fundraising - Getting Started (4-Sep-25)

In this one day course, we will explore the digital landscape and its relevance to fundraising.

Community Fundraising for Practitioners (9-Sep-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.

AI for Fundraisers: An Introduction to AI Tools (10-Sep-25)

In this one-day course, we will guide you through some of the key considerations of utilising AI in your organisation, provide an overview of some of the popular AI tools and describe how you might use them to support your fundraising efforts.

Introduction to Fundraising - London and South East (10-Sep-25)

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.

Influencing and Negotiating Skills (11-Sep-25)

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

Corporate Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (16 & 17-Sep-25)

You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.

Essentials of Legacy Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (18-Sep-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.

Trusts Fundraising - Getting Started (23-Sep-25)

This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.

Future Leaders Programme (September 2025 - January 2026)

The Future Leaders Programme is designed to help take your career to the next level by exploring and addressing fundamental leadership questions, develop your skills to advance your career, and cultivate a supportive network of peers to support you throughout your journey.

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

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

Introduction to Fundraising - London and South East (25-Sep-25)

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.

Leading Stewardship (Management Level) (29-Sep-25)

Stewardship is one of the most difficult areas of fundraising to define and complex areas to deliver effectively and consistently across in an organisation.

Trusts Fundraising - Improving your success (Intermediate) (30-Sep-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.

Masterclass - How to Write Fundraising Copy That Really Engages and Persuades (2-Oct-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 (2-Oct-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.