Are you new to working in fundraising?

The Introduction to Fundraising course offers a practical introduction to the profession. The course covers basic principles, best practice, and allows you to improve and develop your knowledge and understanding of the sector.

This course is designed for individuals who have less than a year's fundraising experience and want to improve their current understanding.

It’s also 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.

You will gain increased confidence through your improved knowledge and understanding of fundraising which 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.

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.

You will

Understand the wider non-profit environment and fundraising's important place within 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
Do all this with an understanding of the Christian charity sector, joined by others in similar charities

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