We are thrilled to announce that our April First Thursday is now open for booking. We’ll be joined by the dynamic Caroline Brinkman to tackle one of the most pressing topics for fundraisers right now: 📉 How are changing markets affecting Trust strategies?
If your charity, agency, or corporate partner has a fully accessible space we could use for either of these, we would absolutely love to hear from you.
We are currently looking for spaces to host:
Monthly Committee Meetings Once a month, typically from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
First Thursday Events, first Thursday of the month, usually around 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and it must have the tech capabilities to allow us to run the event as a hybrid session.
Last chance to book tickets for this week's Virtual First Thursday, sales close Weds 10am
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Join our free Charity AI Training Skills Fest from 16 to 20 March, with events each day from 10am to 11am. Hear from AI experts on the key issues for charities and from sister charities on how they are making AI work really well for them. msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/msit.c...
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Our groups are led by passionate volunteers, whose time and commitment make an incredible difference - and we’re always keen to welcome new voices.
We welcome fundraisers at every stage of their career, so if you’d like to get more involved, we’d love to hear from you: https://bit.ly/3ZuXmXm
Check out our regional page on the new @ciofundraising.bsky.social website:
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Exciting news! Our new website is live! 🚀
Built in response to feedback from our members, our new website, CRM and member portal make it easier to manage your membership, find what you need, and get more value from being part of our community.
Explore the website: www.ciof.org.uk
You can also book for April Virtual First Thursday, presented by Caroline Brinkman on trusts and foundations
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Our next Virtual First Thursday event will be on 5 March, presented by James Kliffen on strategies to unlock growth
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Let's Talk Fundraising logo - CIOF's podcast
The @ciofundraising.bsky.social has started a new series of its podcast, Let's Talk Fundraising.
The first episode features Alan Clayton @revolutionise.bsky.social talking with CIOF Chair Harpreet Kondel on why fundraiser wellbeing can't wait.
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Three expert tips to improve your copywriting, including: 1. Try a copy safari - Take a stroll around and hunt for copy in the wild. From billboards to shop signage, see what stands out for you and what’s good about it. 2. Read it aloud - Reading copy aloud helps you understand how it sounds in your audience’s heads or whether a rewrite is needed if you stumble over any words. 3. Vary sentence length - If all your sentences are the same length, the copy can feel boring to readers. Vary the length and avoid any sentence over 30 words.
Words matter. The right ones can change minds and inspire action. Matt Chittock shares sector-specific examples and practical tips to improve your copy in our latest blog. Here’s a sneak peek. Whether you're starting out or looking for some inspiration, read more here: https://bit.ly/4rxTaC7
Chartered Institute of Fundraising announcement graphic stating 'IMPORTANT UPDATE: DATA FREEZE' with dates 'Taking place 2-11 February 2026.'
You asked, we listened. We have a new website, improved CIOF account and more coming soon.
During the transition a data freeze will take place from 2–11 February, but you can still make bookings, update membership details or join via our temporary form:
https://bit.ly/4pIR1lL
Don't forget we have an Introduction to #Fundraising course at @ciofundraising.bsky.social HQ next week, with a free bursary place available
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Don't forget to book for February First Thursday, which will be a hybrid event hosted at Urban MBA, presented by Kofi on using #AI in #fundraising, use the QR code below
The committee had their belated Christmas social last night at The Indian Lounge in King's Cross
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We have two fantastic conferences happening this spring, both planned and run entirely by our volunteer-led groups.
First up is the Researchers in Fundraising Conference in February, followed by the West Midlands Conference in March.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/49pSwPA
If you're interested in a bursary for our Introduction To Fundraising course in London or Brighton, you can apply using the link:
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Our 11 free AI online courses (including 3 fundraising ones) are now available. These require no prior AI knowledge, are completed at your own pace, using engaging bite size lessons, demo videos, practical tasks, fun quizzes, plus checklists & infographics learning.charityexcellence.co.uk
Bright pink poster inviting you to take an AI image survey from The Saltways with a QR code with a link to ethical guidelines for the charity sector.
Final call to share your perspectives in The Saltways AI ethics survey. Whether your charity uses AI-generated imagery, avoids it, or is still undecided, your input will help shape ethical guidance for the sector. It only takes 5 minutes, complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4iwEEqR
Promotional image for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, featuring "How to link strategic planning with your organisation's goals" by Alison Clarke and Poppy Naylor from AAW. Image includes photos of both Alison and Poppy in circular boxes.
Is your fundraising strategy aligning with your organisation’s goals?
As part of our Fundraising Leaders collection, experts from AAW have written an article to help you ensure your strategy aligns with organisation's goals plus downloadable strategic planning template: https://bit.ly/4ptjs76
Our first Introduction To Fundraising course of 2026 will be on Thu 29 Jan at @ciofundraising.bsky.social HQ
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Our next First Thursday event will be a hybrid event at Urban MBA on 5 Feb, presented by Kofi on using AI in bid writing
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Merry Christmas to all of our members! Hope to see you at an event next year, from all the LSE Committee!
Don't forget to book for this week's Virtual First Thursday on #GDPR with Mark Burnett, sales close 10am Weds
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Today is the last day to book for Introduction To #Fundraising on 4 Dec
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Don't forget to book for next week's Virtual First Thursday, presented by Mark Burnett on the subject of #GDPR
Will the Autumn Statement fire the starting gun to the next fundraising crisis? Our Charity Data Store has identified serious concerns regarding fundraising resilience and indicates that, if it does, it could be deeper and longer than previous crises. www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-fund...
Graphic With Pink Background Showing Chartered Institute Of Fundraising Branding And Text Promoting A Member-Only Webinar Titled Get Ready For The New Soft Opt-In Exemption For Charities With Date 10 December 2025 And Online Icon.
Next month our strategic partner, Bates Wells, will demystify the new charity soft opt-in in a members-only webinar. They'll discuss how charities can implement the new soft opt-in and what changes will need to be made to achieve compliance.
Register: #[bit.ly/4r9IZV2
