Scotland
Scotland has a thriving fundraising membership community and network of volunteers whose passion, dedication and expertise is fundamental to our work in the nation.
Our staff and volunteer committee members work to support, train and connect fundraisers across the country and to help shape the future of fundraising in Scotland.
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland plays a key part in supporting our professional membership:
- Best Practice – we set high standards for the fundraising profession, working in partnership with regulators and representative bodies in the charitable and fundraising sectors in Scotland and across the UK.
- Professional Development – we promote fundraising as a career choice and provide accredited training for fundraisers (members and non-members) at all levels, supporting and inspiring fundraisers at every stage of their career
See forthcoming training courses - Networking Events – our community of volunteers run a variety of networking events, providing informal opportunities to meet other fundraisers, share knowledge and skills and provide peer support.
- Policy & Public Affairs – we act as an interface with the public, media and sector stakeholders, providing guidance and information, developing policy in the voluntary sector arena and reacting swiftly to issues affecting the fundraising environment in Scotland.
- Scottish Fundraising Conference – Scotland’s largest annual fundraising conference provides the opportunity to share and learn from the wealth of fundraising knowledge available, build relationships and celebrate the very best of fundraising at the annual awards ceremony.
- Scottish Fundraising Awards - The awards recognise and reward excellence in fundraising and celebrate the achievements of those who are building and leading charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. The awards will be presented during a gala dinner at Scottish Fundraising Conference.
Meet the committee
Upcoming events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Volunteer with us
If you'd like to support our activities across the nation, and gain some valuable experience in the process, please visit the group volunteering page, or get in touch with any questions.
We're currently recruiting the following roles for the Scotland Executive Committee:
- Communications Lead (multiple)
- Secretary
Special Interest Groups
We have 5 Special Interest Groups in Scotland covering key areas of fundraising:
- Scottish Events & Community
- Scottish Corporate
- Scottish Heads and Directors
- Scottish Major Donors
- Scottish Trusts, Statutory and Foundations
These special interest groups play a vital part in our volunteer network, running networking events for fundraisers across Scotland, providing informal opportunities to meet other fundraisers, and for peer support.
For information on other fundraising sectors and specialisms in Scotland, such as healthcare, culture and legacies, please contact us.
Want to hear from us?
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You can also email us if you'd like more information about our services.
Resources
View and download a curated collection of tools, guides, and key materials designed to support and inform you of our activities as a group.
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How you can help charitable giving thrive Scotland
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How fundraising is regulated in Scotland
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