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Fundraising and Donor Development Ireland

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin 8, Ireland
  • Fee: Euro

Inspirational Ideas for Successful Fundraising

The Irish fundraising scene is experiencing significant change. With the new Charities Bill (2007) due to be executed; staying ahead of the game is more important than ever. The sector is growing considerably and new support bodies have begun to emerge, these are tailored to help fundraisers in their routes to success. This conference will look at new developments across the sector and will inspire you to revisit your current strategies, embark on new ventures and meet fellow practitioners to help you raise more income and gain long-term support for your cause.

The conference will cover:
· Analysis the Irish fundraising market
· Exploration of major gift fundraising for maximum results
· Tax-effective giving made easy
· An overview of the new Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising
· Keeping it simple: successful tools for all fundraisers
· Creative direct marketing for organisation-wide success
· Innovative new media tools for all budgets
· Corporate fundraising uncovered: is it really worth investing in?

The event is packed with inspiring and motivating case studies: hear about innovative techniques, take away practical hints and tips and share your experiences with fellow fundraisers. The conference presents a unique networking opportunity for fundraisers wishing to find out more about effective fundraising techniques.

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Published on 16 January 2008, by Anonymous
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Annual Training Day

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Benson Parish Hall, Sunnyside, Nr Wallingford,Oxfordshire OX10 6LZ
  • Fee: GBP

Providing you with a highly professional interest packed programme, sessions this year include a three part Introduction to Fundraising, Supporter Care Excellence, Ideas and Innovation, How to Run/Improve Raffles and many other features…

Join us for an excellent day of learning and relaxing with your local fundraisers - culminating in a fantastic and fast paced fundraising ideas plenary.

Speakers include Bill Bruty, Stephen Pidgeon, John Grain and Joe Saxton.

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  • Company / Organisation: Institute of Fundraising Chilterns
  • Contact: Tricia Pruden
  • Email:
  • Phone: 01494 897909
  • Website:
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Published on 13 February 2008, by howardlake
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Corporate Fundraising Conference

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Royal Over-Seas League, London, SW1
  • Fee: GBP

Exploring the Corporate Route: Strategic Tips for Saturated Markets

Companies are spending increasing amounts of time and money on corporate social responsibility, thus opening up a vast range of opportunities for not-for-profits. Having the support of a corporate partner, whether through sponsorship, cause-related marketing or employee volunteering, can substantially benefit your organisation on different levels.

However, in a competitive market place, it is important to stay ahead of the game and make sure you secure the support needed to move your organisation forward. This conference will give you a more detailed insight into the corporate world and show you how to embrace some of its values to improve performance.

The conference will show you how to:

•Understand what makes your corporate partners tick

•Deal with future trends and a changing marketplace

•Grow the seeds of success and build prosperous
relationships

•Compete with the big boys for the big bucks

•Team up with fellow organisations to deliver
prosperous campaigns

•Establish the market value of brands and sponsorship deals

•Handle tax and legislation: your questions answered once and for all!

This conference will present an eclectic mix of case studies and advisory sessions, helping you to make the most of corporate partnerships. Fellow fundraisers will share their experiences, legal representatives will provide practical advice and potential corporate partners will explain the secrets to successful pitches.

A must-attend event if you want to deliver outstanding corporate partnerships!

BOOK NOW: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/conferences

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Published on 15 February 2008, by Anonymous
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Event Fundraising Conference

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Royal Over-Seas League. London, SW1
  • Fee: GBP

Inspiring Innovation: Bright Ideas for Event Fundraising

Event fundraising is fundamental to any charity, not only as a source of income but also to raise awareness for your cause and recruit supporters. Whether you’re a large or small organisation making events successful comes down to having the right skills and the know-how of what works, what doesn’t and marketing your events effectively.

Events are always open to innovation and development and this conference is about building on success and equipping event fundraisers with the tools and confidence to develop their creative ideas.

Delegates will benefit from the advice and experience of fellow fundraising professionals, stay up to date with current trends and have an opportunity to voice their opinions and have their questions answered.

The conference will cover:

• How commercial marketing concepts can be adapted to suit voluntary organisations

•Understanding long term investment and developing your events year- on -year

•Cost-effective ways of attracting and recruiting new participants

•Guidance for queries associated with risk assessment and health and safety issues

•Using new events ideas as a tool to raise funds and attract new participants

•Developing your challenge, sporting and sponsored events - the bread and butter of event fundraising

•Running events- making it work for you - top tips on setting up your own

•Supporter journey’s and building lasting relationships with event participants

The key event of the year for those involved in fundraising events!

BOOK NOW: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/conferences

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Published on 29 February 2008, by Anonymous
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Event Fundraising Legalities - Seminar

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  • Venue: Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors, London, EC4
  • Fee: GBP

A half-day seminar covering all the key legal issues surrounding event fundraising

Whether you are about to take out new insurance, need information on complying with health and safety regulations or require guidance on tax and gift aid – we have the answers for you!

Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors will provide an overview of the policies and laws surrounding fundraising events and Megan Pacey from the Institute of Fundraising and Sarah Fitzer from the Confectioners Benevolent Fund will show you how to apply the theory to fundraising practice.

Finally, you will have the chance to address our panel of experts at the end of the workshop who will answer any remaining questions.

A must-attend seminar to stay up-to-date with essential event fundraising regulations.

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Published on 20 March 2008, by Anonymous
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Working with Corporates - Seminar

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors, London, EC4
  • Fee: GBP

A half-day seminar on the legal requirements surrounding commercial partners and suppliers

Professional fundraisers, corporate partners, suppliers, consultants… there are numerous partners you can work with and the legal requirements surrounding the different natures of these relationships are more confusing than ever.

This workshop will provide information on the new Commercial Participator Statements, Gift Aid, VAT, Sponsorship and Affinity Arrangements.

Solicitors and tax specialists from Bates Wells & Braithwaite will provide key information and advise on all the latest legal requirements while Megan Pacey from the Institute of Fundraising and Tom Warman from Barnardo’s will help you put the theory into practice.

At the end of the seminar you will get the chance to get actively involved and ask our panel of experts about any remaining issues.

Essential legal advice for anyone dealing with corporate partners and suppliers.

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Published on 20 March 2008, by Anonymous
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Data Protection and Security - Seminar

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors, London, EC4
  • Fee: GBP

A half-day seminar helping you comply with data protection law

Accurate donor data is vital to fundraising success; used in the right way it can be a tool to increase your supporter base and generate additional income, used in the wrong way it can damage your reputation and in the worst case end in law suits.

This seminar will tackle all the key issues surrounding data protection and security, from acquiring and managing to outsourcing and sharing data. Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors will inform you of all the risks and legalities involved, while Megan Pacey from the Institute of Fundraising and Ruth Ruderham from Friends of the Earth will be on call to show you how to apply the theory to fundraising practice.

During our interactive panel session at the end of the seminar you will be able to ask any remaining questions to ensure you leave feeling prepared to deal with any data issues in the future.

Get all the vital and up-to-date information on data protection and security in one single workshop!

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Published on 20 March 2008, by Anonymous
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Institute of Fundraising North East Regional Conference

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Linskill Centre, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
  • Fee: GBP

Reshaping Fundraising in the North East

A unique opportunity to hear from fundraising professionals on the principal challenges of fundraising in the modern age.

Location: Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AY

Cost: £55 Individual members
£75 Non-members

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Published on 10 April 2008, by gerrybeldon
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Prestige Speaker Event with Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, in conjunction with The Institute of Financial Services

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  • Date:
  • Venue: The Clothworkers' Hall, City of London,
  • Fee: GBP

Special Speaker Event - a Prestige Lecture by Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Ex Para Olympic Champion and London 2012 ambassador 17th June 2008

This Prestige Lecture by Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson has been arranged at preferential rates for Institute of Fundraising members, courtesy of the Institute of Financial Services. Britain's most successful Paralympic athlete, Dame Tanni has 11 Paralympic medals and has broken 30 world records. Dame Tanni is an inspirational speaker not to be missed. This clip on Youtube may inspire you:

"Having a wheelchair was the most positive thing that ever happened to me." "There's all this stuff that I can't do... but actually I won 11 Paralympic gold medals!" "If they don't know me as an athlete I'm just that person in a wheelchair..."

The cost is just £10 to Institute members and £20 to non-members (non-refundable payment required at time of booking). The lecture will be followed by a wine reception with an opportunity to network.

To book, download booking form
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/network/institutegroups/natio...
and send to Annabel Newton at The Institute of Financial Services

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Published on 18 April 2008, by JamesBuchanan
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Global Perspectives on Major Donor Fundraising

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  • Date:
  • Venue: Hotel Russell, 1-8 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5BE
  • Fee: GBP

Sharing Successes and Failures between Sectors, Cultures & Economies

Join fellow fundraisers from around the world at this special two-day conference designed to address the unique requirements of major donor fundraising. For the first time, the Institute of Fundraising (UK) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) (USA) join forces to bring you the ‘best in class’ educational opportunities to improve your skills and positively impact on your major donor goals. With a global selection of speakers and delegates from such locations as North America, Europe and Asia, the event will benefit an international audience.

The exceptional programme focuses on different donor types, from individuals to venture philanthropists, trusts and foundations. Share ideas and experiences with your peers from around the world, and gain exciting new information from leaders in the profession on approaching, cultivating and maintaining successful donor relations.

Key topics include:

* handling donor motivations and managing expectations
* encouraging engagement and leadership of senior managers and board members
* adapting successful US models to the European fundraising market
* analysing trends in giving and donor demographics
* recruiting and developing outstanding major donor fundraisers

Key speakers include:

Alexander Hoare, Chief Executive, C. Hoare & Co. (UK)
Paul Schervish, Director, Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, Boston College (USA)
Ellen Sullivan, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Harvard University (USA)
Daniela Barone Soares, Chief Executive, Impetus Trust (UK)
Barbara de Colombe, Director Major Donors, HEC Foundation (France)
Caroline Underwood, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Save the Children (UK)
Marianne “Mayan” G. Quebral, Executive Director, Venture for Fund Raising (Philippines)

Book your place now at www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/bookglobal

To view the full conference programme visit www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/global

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Published on 28 May 2008, by Anonymous
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