Training

Online giving has increased by 85% in the past three years according to research by nfpSynergy together with MissionFish UK, eBay for Charity and the Institute of Fundraising.

The Institute of Fundraising is revamping the package of benefits that its members receive. From 3 October 2011 the 5,300 individual members will receive access to 'IoF Privilege'.

The Institute of Fundraising East Anglia group is again offering several professional development bursaries to fundraisers based in the region.

Fundraising Ireland is inviting proposals for speaker sessions at its National Fundraising Conference next year. The event takes place from 3-4 April 2012 at the Convention Centre, Dublin.

Technology specialists Purple Vision are hold a half-day course this month in London on 'Getting Started in Fundraising'.

Belfast will host the AGM and annual conference of the European Foundation Centre (EFC) in 2012, the first time it has been held in Ireland or the UK.

The Institute of Fundraising is looking for speakers for next year's National Convention in London.

Fundraising specialists Action Planning are to hold the 2011 Funding Roadshow, a one-day conference featuring leading funders, in three cities during September.

Delegates at this year's International Fundraising Congress (IFC) in Holland in October can help shape some of the speakers' sessions by taking part in an online poll.