🌟 Behind every inclusive initiative is a brilliant advocate! Meet Kofi Oppong, working tirelessly to ensure a more equitable landscape for all fundraisers in our region. By day, Kofi is the founder of Urban MBA.

📌 New AI events portal! We’ve added an events space to Worthwhile AI, bringing together free & paid AI events. The page has a good mix of events listed, & we're adding more each week. Contact us at [email protected] if you'd like to add an event, & explore the page here 👉 buff.ly/jqKy55b

On Thursday, 7th May, the fantastic Nina Saffuri (Co-Founder of Raise Impact) will be hosting an essential online session: Myth busting in fundraising – drawing on sector insights. 🌟 Ticket sales close 24 hours early 🌟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/myth-busti...

TOMORROW! You are invited to register for a free Bid Writing Workshop in partnership with Get Grants Thursday - April 16th. Designed for not-for-profit organisations to build their grant fundraising skills and confidence. Find out more and register now - giv.today/4b3v50v

Looking for a simpler way to stay up to date with fundraising insight and research? Our new Insight Hub brings together the latest reports, sector research and CIOF analysis in one place, helping you make informed, evidence-based decisions. 👉 Explore: https://bit.ly/3PLBup4

📢 Job Opportunity: Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition) Salary: £21,165.60 - £24,328 (plus £2,400 London Allowance) Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week) Closing Date: 20/04/26 Location: Hybrid (Home & London Head Office - Albert Embankment) 🔗 More info: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/rethin...

​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?

​​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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-stagn...

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...

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: ciof.org.uk/volunteer-wi...

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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-are-ch...

Our next Virtual First Thursday event will be on 5 March, presented by James Kliffen on strategies to unlock growth www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-stagn...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/0MCq...

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

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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

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

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: forms.gle/TfJiDR6MfsTt...

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

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

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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-ahead-...

Happy New Year to all our members!

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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-prote...

Today is the last day to book for Introduction To #Fundraising on 4 Dec www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

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...

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

Christmas has officially arrived at the Big Issue! 🎄✨ Our first bumper Christmas special is out now – and we want to see YOUR Christmas photos. Got decorations up or spotted some seasonal magic out in the wild? Share your pics in the comments for a chance to be featured next week! 📸 ⬇️

Our next Introduction To Fundraising course date with places available is Thurs 4 Dec www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

Tickets are now available for December Virtual First Thursday, presented by Mark Burnett on #GDPR www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-prote...

Our next Introduction To #Fundraising course date with places available is Wed 12 Nov www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

Get to know our Finance, People, and Resources team! Behind every organisation is a team that keeps everything running smoothly. Our Finance, People, and Resources team ensure we operate efficiently, supporting our people and systems so we can serve our members and the wider sector.

Are you a CharityComms member? Join us online for our annual general meeting (AGM) on 26 Nov 2025 from 10-11am as we bring together our members, trustees and staff. The agenda will cover our plans and impact, voting on appointments, and asking us questions. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3J3qNLt

We have announced a new #Brighton date for our Introduction To #Fundraising course, one bursary place is available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

#FundraisingJob at @turn2us.org.uk. #LegacyFundraising

Last week, we hosted the Introduction To #Fundraising course in #Brighton for the first time! Thanks to Ansvar Insurance for hosting and Pasquale for leading the course!

We’re proud to support 250+ small charities through our free organisational membership! This helps ensure they have access to training, guidance, and a professional network. If your charity has an annual voluntary income under £50k you can benefit too: bit.ly/4hBWcjw

Don't forget our first-ever #Brighton Introduction To #Fundraising course is next week, places still available www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

Have you connected with a colleague or peer this week at work, socials, or even through the CharityComms network? Share in the comments if you’ve ticked any off!

The amount available to disadvantaged communities in England through the government’s Community Wealth Fund has doubled to £175m after a @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk investment www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/communi...

These children are trying to raise £18,000 for homelessness charities, an amount they have calculated would help one person off the streets.

Great to see everyone at First Thursday, next event TBA