How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers
You will gain confidence and progress your fundraising skills with this course. It develops your understanding of effective fundraising, aligned with sector best practice. Study flexibly at your own pace, gaining skills valued by UK employers in various professional settings.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers
Overview
This How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers course is CPD-accredited, fully online, and tailored for UK learners ready to develop practical fundraising expertise. It suits those seeking to expand their professional capabilities in this area with flexible study options.
You will increase your responsibility and leadership in fundraising activities by applying sound knowledge and ethical decision-making. This course supports understanding of sector expectations and best practice, helping you make well-informed choices that enhance your effectiveness and professional standards.
Learners typically include professionals from varied backgrounds aiming to strengthen their fundraising confidence and skills. The course offers credible, skills-based recognition, with online study and UK-based support to fit your lifestyle and development needs.
Key highlights:
- Gain practical fundraising skills relevant to multiple sectors
- Flexible, self-paced online learning with 12 months access
- CPD-accredited for continuing professional development
- Focus on ethical, professional fundraising practices
- Develop confidence in donor engagement and event management
- Learn to use digital tools for effective online fundraising
- Multiple learning formats to suit different styles
- Support from UK-based tutors with real-world experience
Accreditation & Recognition
This How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring professionals seeking foundational fundraising skills
- Non-fundraising staff supporting fundraising activities
- Team leaders managing projects with fundraising components
- Marketing and communications personnel expanding donor engagement skills
- Volunteers and charity workers improving fundraising effectiveness
- Office managers and administrators involved in event organisation
- Anyone aiming to improve confidence in fundraising communications
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Fundraising Coordinator: £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- Community Engagement Officer: £20,000 to £28,000 per year
- Charity Event Organiser: £18,000 to £26,000 per year
- Marketing Assistant (Charity Sector): £20,000 to £29,000 per year
- Donor Relations Assistant: £19,000 to £27,000 per year
- Volunteer Manager: £21,000 to £32,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident fundraising strategy development
- Effective donor communication and engagement
- Practical event planning and management
- Digital fundraising and social media use
- Ethical decision-making in fundraising contexts
- Monitoring and evaluating fundraising success
- Leadership in coordinating fundraising teams
- Crafting persuasive, clear fundraising messages
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Enrol today to build confidence and develop practical fundraising skills with the CPD-accredited How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding and effectiveness.
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- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Level 6
- Language English
- Students 918
- Assessments Yes
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