Professional development encompasses the concept of a life long process of learning and development, which starts with the basic skills, knowledge and understanding that an individual requires to successfully perform their first job.
This process continues throughout their career as the individual progresses to new levels of responsibility and needs to gain new skills, knowledge and understanding.
Alternatively, the nature of work will constantly change with the introduction of new business processes or as the individual moves from one area of employment to another.
Fundamental to this process is the implementation of a robust workplace coaching and appraisal system that seeks to meet the needs both of the individual, the job on which they are employed and informs their professional development.
The Institute of Fundraising is involved in an ongoing process of developing its Professional Development Programme based on its flagship Certificate in Fundraising Management programme.
Investment in Associate Membership of the Institute is well worth considering at an early stage. This gives you significant discounts on courses, events and the Annual Convention, which is the biggest of its type in Europe.
It also gives you access to the Members Only section of the website which contains information critical to your professional development as a fundraiser.
It also gives you access to the Policy and Campaigns Directorate of the Institute which will provide you with the level of access and information that, particularly if you work in a small or medium sized charity, only a large charity can afford.
