CIoF Introduction to Fundraising Course

The Introduction to Fundraising course offers you a practical introduction to the profession covering basic principles and best practice. You will also learn how to ensure your fundraising activities are legal and ethical.

As a result, you should be able to better contribute to your organisation’s fundraising effectiveness and understand why your relationship(s) with your donors and supporters is critical to your success.

For individuals who may have less than six months fundraising experience and want to improve their current understanding. It’s designed for individuals new to a paidfor role involving fundraising but equally relevant for volunteers and trustees who need to expand their knowledge of fundraising. It’s also suitable for people who are not yet working in the sector or considering a career change into fundraising.

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By participating in this course, you will gain increased confidence through your improved knowledge and understanding of fundraising. This will help you develop your fundraising practice. You will have a better understanding of the fundamentals of why and how donors and supporters give and have insight into how you can measure the success of your activities. Crucially you will also find out more about the legal requirements and standards which apply to fundraising and the role and importance of the independent Fundraising Regulator and Code of Practice.

• Understand the wider nonprofit environment and fundraising’s important place in it
• Develop a compelling Case for Support
• Ensure that your fundraising is legal and ethical
• Understand the fundraising planning process and how to identify income sources
• Create appropriate supporter communications, designed to develop good relationships
• Know where to get more information and your next fundraising steps

CIOF East Midlands Group is committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. By signing up to this event you agree that you have read, understood and agree to the CIOF Code of Behaviour for Training and Events. This can be found by visiting the following webpage https://ciof.org.uk/learning-and-events/events/code-of-behaviour-for-training-events/.

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Host or Publisher Institute of Fundraising East Midlands