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Resources for fundraisers
National Occupational Standards don’t describe ‘how’ you should carry out fundraising. Instead they set out ‘what’ you need to do and the things you need to know and understand. Here we list some of the websites and organisations that have resources for fundraiser together with the organisations that regulate fundraising.
Resources for fundraisers
The following organisations provide information and resources for development workers. If you have suggestions for other resources we should publish on this page contact website editor.
The latest funding information from central, regional and local government, non-departmental public bodies and the European Union (cost to subscribe).
Good source of research reports plus ‘Charity Trends’, an annual report on UK charity finances.
Facts and figures about UK fundraising.
Search for funders and their policies online.
Online company giving guide.
Funding opportunities from trusts, Europe, Lottery and government funds (available by subscription or monthly newsletter).
Fundraising raining and support for voluntary sector organisations.
Resources for fundraisers working at every level in the profession.
Information about government grant schemes.
Guidestar UK is an online database of all UK charities.
www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Codes of Fundraising Practice and Code of Conduct guide to the law and best practice in relation to fundraising.
www.knowhownonprofit.org/funding/fundraising
Includes tips, resources and forums, and regular sector updates.
Searchable information on current funding programmes.
Online Directory of Grant Making Trusts and other publications (by annual subscription).
Organisations
The Directory of Social Change provides a range of publications on fundraising management as well as training courses.
The Institute of Fundraising is the UK’s professional body for fundraisers, whether paid or volunteer. It supports fundraisers in a variety of ways, including UK-wide representation, training and produces the Codes of Fundraising Practice
Virtual learning centre developed by the Institute of Fundraising to allow you to learn at your own pace, and at a time and place that suits you. It is flexible, accessible, and affordable.
The FundRaising Standards Board
The FundRaising Standards Board is the new self- regulatory body for fundraising in the UK. It deals with public complaints about fundraising activity and helps to build public confidence in giving to charities.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
NCVO offers advice for voluntary sector organisations including advice on fundraising with a fundraisers forum and publications.
Fundraising regulators
England
Scotland
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
Wales
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
Northern Ireland