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Training
This course looks at how we shape experiences for supporters from the moment they hear about us, to their first engagement and on to a lasting relationship.
Training
In this one day course, we will explore the digital landscape and its relevance to fundraising.
Training
Effective fundraisers need to be able to influence and negotiate effectively, whether it be with external decision makers and supporters or internal colleagues.
Training
The current climate requires fundraisers to be even more creative, courageous and bold in their fundraising.
Training
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.
Training
**NEW COURSE**
Today, every fundraising organisation is a publisher. Learn how to grab the attention of your audience, and iterate your content based on feedback.
Training
Innovation means staying resilient, spotting opportunities and take action to make sure the good ideas happen in a way that minimises risk and maximises income and impact.
18 - 19 September 2024
Online
Training
You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.
19 - 20 September 2024
Online
Training
This course will take you through the financial argument for investing in stewardship and help you to take a really practical look at the systems in place in your organisation to deliver exceptional stewardship.
23 - 24 September 2024
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.
Training
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.
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.
Training
This indispensable one day course will provide you with the logistical know-how to ensure that your next events run as smoothly as possible, giving you a thorough understanding of what is needed to design and deliver your best fundraising event to date.
27 September 2024 - 04 February 2026
Online
Qualification
The booking deadline for this qualification is 31st July 2024 - Please contact academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.
Training
This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.
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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.
Training
Managing community fundraising is a multi-faceted role requiring confident leadership and a strategic approach.
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Community fundraising has had a few hic-ups with the Covid crisis as it’s all about getting people involved, and supporting, assisting, advising and guiding those individuals & organisations who want to help you by raising money.
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This course is aimed at charities investing at least £2,000 per month on online advertising. The course will start off covering the basics but will quickly ascend into more advanced digital fundraising strategies and best practices.
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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.