Six inidvidual membership benefits you might not be making the most of

Your CIOF membership gives you access to a lot more than you might realise. From career development tools to wellbeing support and sector intelligence, there's a whole range of resources sitting in your member portal waiting to be explored.

Here's a closer look at six benefits that are worth revisiting — or discovering for the first time.

1. My Career: tools to help you grow professionally

Whether you're thinking about your next move, brushing up for an interview, or simply want to understand your strengths better, My Career is a dedicated library of resources available exclusively to individual members.

You'll find a CV and cover letter builder, an interview simulator, a range of career assessments, and an elevator pitch builder — all designed to support your professional development at every stage. There also an e-learning hub, aptitude tests, and access to 200 business skills courses, 75 IT skills courses, and thousands of articles and podcasts.

If that wasn't enough, My Career includes a job search engine powered by CharityJob, along with 5,000 company profiles and 1,500 employer videos to help you research organisations and plan your next steps with confidence.

2. Membership Plus: savings for everyday life

Membership Plus is a package of discounts and perks for all individual members — don’t let it go unnoticed as it's already part of your membership.

The savings on offer span everything from insurance, tech, cash-back cards for high street shops and supermarkets, discounted eye care, savings on magazine subscriptions, and lots more.

Over the course of your membership, these everyday savings can add up. To access Membership Plus, simply log in to your portal and head to the benefits section of your account.

3. The Wisdom App: support for your mental and physical wellbeing

Fundraising is demanding work — and we want to make sure you have access to proper wellbeing support, not just professional development.

Through the Wisdom app, you get free access to 24/7 professional counselling, health trackers for steps, mood, sleep, and hydration, and a range of wellness tools including breathing exercises, health checks, and four-week plans. The app connects to both Apple Health and Google Fit and includes live chat and video sessions with qualified wellbeing counsellors from Health Assured.

The four-week plans are particularly worth exploring. Whether you want to eat more healthily, sleep better, manage pressure at work, or cut down on smoking, each plan gives you structured, practical support to make real progress at your own pace.

As a member you also have access to a free, confidential helpline — available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — connecting you with qualified counsellors and legal and financial advisors for support with emotional concerns, bereavement, medical information, and more.

4. Fundraising Magazine and Civil Society: essential sector reading

Staying informed is part of being a fundraising professional — and your membership includes access to two of the sector's most respected publications.

Fundraising Magazine is a practical, inspiring resource covering campaigns, donor income, and revenue strategies. Civil Society offers expert analysis, essential news, and thought leadership across the voluntary and non-profit world.

To start receiving these, head to My Options in your portal and update your preferences to opt in. It's a quick step that gives you a consistent stream of sector intelligence delivered straight to you.

5. The Data & Insights Hub: evidence at your fingertips

Good fundraising decisions are grounded in good evidence — and the Data & Insights Hub will make that easier.

The Hub brings together the most recent sector reports and research in one place, alongside CIOF's own analysis, advice, and resources. Whether you're planning a campaign, refining your approach to a particular audience, or benchmarking your organisation's performance against the wider sector, the Hub gives you the context you need to make informed decisions.

It's a resource that's especially useful if you don't always have time to track down the latest research yourself — the work of finding and curating it has already been done for you.

6. On-demand webinars: learning at your own pace

Can't always make it to a live webinar? The on-demand library means you don't have to miss out.

CIOF's selection of recorded webinars covers a wide range of fundraising topics, featuring experts from across the sector. Whether you want to catch up on something you missed or revisit a session that's relevant to a project you're working on, the library is available whenever you need it.

And if you don’t have time to watch a webinar? That’s OK! We have articles accompanying the recordings which give you a summary of the discussion.

You can browse and access the full collection, available to members only.