CIoF Introduction to Fundraising Course 2025

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.

Who is this course for?

For individuals who are relatively new to fundraising and want to improve their current understanding. It’s designed for individuals new to a paid-for 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.

What are the benefits to you and your organisation?

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.

What will you learn?

• Understand the wider non-profit 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

PLUS! Special membership offer for course attendees

Introduction to Fundraising attendees benefit from a special Chartered Institute Individual Member discounted joining rate of just £90 for the first year. If you have any queries please call our Membership team on 020 7840 1010 or email membership@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

CIoF East Anglia 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/about-us/code-of-behaviour-for-training-and-events.

Testimonials from previous attendees:

"I am new to the role of 'Relationship Fundraiser' and found the workshop has given me essential tools and takeaways to implement into my role and insight into additional resources and areas for further growth and development. It was a great day - thank you to Gill who was a great trainer and made the day!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend to anyone starting out in fundraising or wanting to know more as it gave an excellent background and brilliant starting point. I feel I now know more of the basic principles that underpin fundraising."

"The course did what it said on the tin – an introduction to fundraising. Just wish I’d been able to attend sooner as I’ve been in post 18 months but still found it incredibly helpful. Gill kept the day interesting, lively and involved us all."

If you register for this event you agree to abide by the declaration below and our Code of Behaviour for Training and Events

Declaration

I share the Chartered Institute’s ambition to create a culture where everyone is not just safe, but able to truly thrive. I have read carefully and understand the Code of Behaviour for Training and Events. I hereby agree to abide by its requirements and commit to upholding the standards of conduct required.

I declare that:

• I am not currently suspended due to an investigation by the Chartered Institute.

• I have not previously been found to have violated any of the behaviours outlined in this Code of Behaviour.

• I have not received sanctions by the Chartered Institute which prevent me from participating in this event / training.

In the event of a violation of this Code of Behaviour I accept that:

• My organisation (if relevant) may be notified of the violation and proposed course of action.

• Support may be withdrawn from me to attend the event, and I may not be invited to future events.

• The Chartered Institute is not liable or responsible for any legal actions brought against me and I will be responsible for all legal costs in such circumstances.