Qualifications

qualifications

Achieving an IoF qualification enables you to be the best you can be as a fundraiser. Developed by leading sector experts, our qualifications will give you professional recognition, increased insight and improved job prospects. 

Whether you are an established IoF member keen to get a professional upgrade or a new fundraiser looking for a foot up the career ladder, you can be confident that our qualifications will help you to develop and improve as an individual and as a professional.

Our qualifications

Select a qualification below for more information and course dates:

Introductory Certificate in Fundraising

This qualification is designed for new entrants to the fundraising sector, non-fundraisers wishing to understand the fundraising environment or volunteers wishing to extend their knowledge of fundraising.

Certificate in Fundraising

Want to consolidate your skills and develop as a fundraising professional? This qualification gives a solid grounding in the theoretical concepts and principles behind fundraising. It examines the role of fundraising within the sector and the role it plays in society. Suitable for practising fundraisers with less than 2 years experience.

Diploma in Fundraising

This qualification builds on your existing experience and skills to consolidate and expand your knowledge in all key aspects of fundraising, including strategic planning and innovative techniques involved in e-fundraising. Suitbale for senior fundraisers who would like to consolidate and build on their managerial and strategic approach to fundraising.

Advanced Diploma in Fundraising

Embarking on the IoF Advanced Diploma demonstrates your commitment to the evolution of the fundraising profession. The qualification demands a more in-depth analysis, understanding and appreciation of the profession to strategically move your organisation forward. 

Please note this qualification is currently being developed and will be available in 2012.

Certificate in Direct Marketing

Aimed at those who have been working in direct marketing (DM) for up to a year as well as those wishing to cross over from other fundraising disciplines, this qualification will help you develop and consolidate your understanding, knowledge and application of DM principles and techniques in the charity sector.

Diploma in Direct Marketing

The Diploma in Direct Marketing will equip new or aspiring managers with the tools, techniques and resources to manage a Direct Marketing department and is aimed at people who have been working in a DM capacity for 2 years or more.

Please note this qualification is currently being developed and will be available in 2013.

Contact us

For more information about any of our qualifications, please contact our IoF Academy team on 020 7840 1020 or email: academy@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk