The Volunteering and Fundraising Collection

Volunteering and fundraising go hand-in-hand and many charities understand that volunteers can be integral to everything the charity wants to achieve.

Volunteers are also a hugely important part of the Chartered Institute, dedicating time, energy, and commitment to make a real difference.

This collection of resources and guides covers everything you need to know about working with volunteers as a fundraiser, how to keep volunteers safe, creating a safe and supportive working environment for volunteers and more.

Keep reading to discover how you can work with volunteers with confidence and support, and how you can develop yourself by becoming a volunteer as well.

Find out about our fundraising groups and volunteering opportunities

Working with volunteers:

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A Guide to: Working with volunteer fundraisers

This guide will tell you all about how to work with volunteer fundraisers, support them and make the most of their support.

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Keeping Employees and Volunteers Safe

How to keep your employees and fundraising volunteers safe

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Making safeguarding an organisational priority

Information to support you in creating policies to safeguard your fundraisers and volunteers

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Fundraising with Children and Young People: Guidance and Safeguarding

Learn how charities can safely involve children and young people in fundraising. Explore safeguarding policies, online and offline activities, consent rules, and tips for creating engaging, age-appropriate events.

Breakthrough fundraising: How senior HNW volunteers can transform charity growth

A new approach combining investment thinking, campaign strategy, and high-net-worth volunteer recruitment is helping smaller charities access previously untapped funding streams.

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Research Finds Volunteering Boosts Employee Wellbeing

New research shows volunteering boosts employee well-being and job satisfaction.

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How Volunteering Shapes Your Fundraising Career

How volunteering can influence and enhance your fundraising career

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What You Can Gain from Joining a Fundraising Group

How getting involved with a group can keep you inspired and passionate about fundraising