Introduction to fundraising
- Date
- 10:00-11:30, 20 August 2026
- Course length
- 1 Day
- Attendance
- Online
- Contact
- Helen Swatton
- Topics
- Funding & finance Running your organisation Learning & development
- Course overview
This short online course is designed for small to medium‑sized organisations that want to learn more about the basics of fundraising.
The session will be delivered by Kirsty Young, SCVO’s Funding Scotland Development Officer.
- Overall course aim
Participants will gain an introduction to different types of fundraising, including:
- Searching for trust funding
- Writing applications
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Community and events fundraising
- Course objectives
By the end of this online course, participants will have:
- A broad understanding of the different types of fundraising and what is relevant for their organisation
- More knowledge about finding and applying for funding and prioritising applications
- An increased confidence in exploring community and events fundraising
This 90-minute course is designed to be studied as a stand-alone session.
- Who is the course aimed at?
This short course is designed for:
- Small to medium organisations looking to learn more about fundraising
- Individuals interested in understanding the basics of fundraising
- Other Information
We welcome your feedback to help us continue improving the course, so please take a moment to complete the post‑course survey and share any comments you may have.
- Cost
- £85 (member rate £60)
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If you belong to an organisation in SCVO membership, you will save £25 when booking this course
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