Individual Membership

Why you should join...

Wherever you are in your career, and whatever your role in fundraising. membership of your professional body will help you.

As a fundraiser it’s not money that motivates you - but you spend most of your day chasing it. We can help you make the chase a little easier.

You will become part of a huge community of over 5000 fundraising professionals, all benefitting from support, advice, networking and development opportunities.

What you benefit from is up to you – it’s YOUR membership – let us help you make the most of it.

• FREE Policy & Information and Legal Advice Helplines* - providing personal help and support in challenging times
• FREE entry and access to the exclusive online Directory of Members - make yourself known to your professional community, and connect with colleagues
• FREE subscription to Third Sector magazine (worth £85) – the latest news about fundraising delivered to you each week
• Discounted training (10% off) through The Fundraising Programme (and courses offered by DSC) – helping you develop your career, gain professional qualifications, and do an even better job for your charity
• FREE copies of ‘Your IoF’ – our monthly e-newsletter full of the latest fundraising issues, news, events and exclusive member benefits
• Discounted invitations (20% off) to National Convention and Institute Conferences – offering you learning, development and networking opportunities
• FREE copy of the Good Fundraising Guide – packed with ideas and tips to help you in your fundraising role
• Special Members’ Only rate to train through our Fundraising Learning Online programme – so you can increase your skills and knowledge at your own pace
• Priority invitations from our National, Regional and Special Interest Groups – offering guidance and support through a wide range of events of direct relevance to your fundraising role. (You will be 'linked' to your nearest Regional Group when you join, and you can take part in as many Special Interest Groups as you like.)
• Discounted Publications (15% off) – from a huge range of fundraising and development guides offered through our partnership with DSC.

And to help you even more...

You may be eligible to claim tax relief on your Individual membership subscription.

We are on the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) approved list of professional bodies for which tax deductions for fees and subscriptions are approved. You should be able to reclaim tax paid on your membership subscriptions if:

• You are a professional fundraiser or work for a charity in a paid capacity, thereby making the subscription fee relevant to your profession.
• Membership of the Institute is either a prerequisite to your job or greatly enhances your ability to perform in your job;
• The subscription has been paid by you, or by someone else on your behalf, and included in your pay package.

If you normally complete a Tax Return simply include your membership details in the 'Additional Information' section in order to get the tax relief. If you don't complete a Tax Return you just need to contact your local Tax Office.

You might also want to check out the relevant information on the HMRC website.