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.
Training
Storytelling is a powerful way of communicating because human beings are wired to learn and remember through story. Story is also a powerful fundraising tool because a story told well connects with the listener, evokes emotion and can inspire them to take action.
Training
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.
Resource
To enable career fundraisers to stand out and be acknowledged on par with peers from other professions, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is working towards being able to award individual fundrai...
Resource
Philanthropy is at a crucial turning point. Throughout the pandemic we saw many passionate and committed philanthropists step up their giving so charities could keep helping those who needed support.
Training
In this one day digital fundraising strategy course, we will explore a variety of processes and tools to help you develop a strategic plan for your digital fundraising activity.
20 June - 21 November 2024
Online
Training
Are you keen to develop your leadership skills? Do you want to be a leader, but are currently unsure as to how to lead authentically? Or are you still undecided as to whether you want to be a leader at all?
Event
During June it is Volunteers' Week and Small Charity Week, so join us to hear about volunteering and how we can support small charities.
Resource
Public fundraising is one of the most popular and effective methods of fundraising across the sector, and it is not unusual to see the colourful vests of fundraisers from some of the country’s most we...
25 June 2024 - 09 July 2025
Online
Qualification
The booking deadline for this qualification is 4th June 2024 - Please contact academy@ciof.org.uk if you have any questions about this qualification.
Training
This engaging course is designed to help you to evaluate the performance of your current portfolio of events, drive forward your events.
Training
This course has been designed to support fundraising professionals working directly or indirectly with those in Vulnerable Circumstances so that they can work effectively, ethically and with care.
Training
You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.
Training
Managing community fundraising is a multi-faceted role requiring confident leadership and a strategic approach.
Training
Storytelling has a vital role to play in almost all types of fundraising content: letters, emails, social media, case studies, newsletters and trust applications.
03 July 2024
London - In Person
Event
Each table has 10 seats. Please use the group booking facility if you want to purchase seats but don't yet know the attendee details. We will try are best to keep those who book together on the same table wherever possible.
03 - 04 July 2024
London - In Person
Event
Fundraising Convention is the largest in-person event for fundraising professionals in the UK, and the one time of year, we meet as a sector to feel part of a community that will support and empower us.
Event
Fundraising Convention is the largest event for fundraising professionals in the UK, and the one time of year, we meet as a sector to feel part of a community that will support and empower us.
Event
Tickets are now on sale!
Resource
This guidance will look at the different steps and considerations when creating a policy and putting it into practice.
Resource
Our new guidance will help you create a policy to help your decision making about accepting and refusing donations