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Which course is right for me?

If you are unsure as to which course would best match your knowledge and experience this will point you in the right direction.

‘I am new to Fundraising and would like to find out with my career development.’more about the key skills that will help me progress

We would recommend that you try one of these from the Fundraising Programme. Click on the course listing to find out more on our partner's website at the Directory of Social Change.


‘I am a practising fundraiser who has experience in the sector. I am keen to hone and develop my existing skills or branch out in to a new area.’

We would recommend that you try one of these from the Fundraising Programme. Click on the course listing to find out more on our partner's website at the Directory of Social Change.


‘I am a senior fundraiser and would like to consolidate and build on my managerial and strategic approach to fundraising.’

We would recommend that you try one of these from the Fundraising Programme. Click on the course listing to find out more on our partner's website at the Directory of Social Change.

‘I would like to get the professional qualification in Fundraising and become a Member of my professional body.’

The Certificate in Fundraising Management is the professional qualification for fundraisers. Click on the link to be taken through to the routes to gaining a qualification. The routes to the certificate include:

  • The Fundraising Programme and assignments.
  • In-house Courses
  • Supported Assessment
  • Higher Education Route
  • Private Training Providers.

There are two modules to the certificate, Fundraising Practice and Fundraising Management.


‘I am interested in Fundraising as a career or educational choice and would like an introduction to the principles of Fundraising.’

You could try our What is Fundraising? course. This one-day course will teach you about the principles of fundraising. It will help you to learn more about the role of fundraisers within an organisation.

It may also useful for those who are not necessarily in a fundraising role, but need to know about it as part of their wider role.


'I would like to gain the Certificate in Fundraising Management but I don't have the time to commit to training courses,'

The Open University course 'Winning Resources and Support' has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Certificate in Fundraising Management and is a more flexible, distance learning route to the certificate.


‘I would like to gain some training in tax-effective giving for my organisation.’

The Institute of Fundraising offers up-to-the-minute workshops about all forms of tax-effective giving, aimed at charities, fundraisers and the general public alike.

We provide advice, training, free materials and all the latest updates on tax-effective fundraising methods, helping you and your supporters make the most get the most from their donations.

Click here to find out about the TEG workshops.