Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

Legacy and in-memory fundraising is becoming an increasingly significant source of voluntary income for a broader range of charities and causes. For organisations looking to grow their fundraising capacity, this comprehensive half-day course is the perfect introduction to developing a thoughtful and effective fundraising plan for legacy and in-memory giving.

Through practical guidance and real-life examples, learn how to integrate these income streams into your fundraising mix and set up campaigns that fit your size and resources. Get insight into donor motivations, legal and ethical considerations and how best to start meaningful conversations about gifts and donations with confidence and compassion.

Leave equipped to inspire giving, build lasting supporter relationships and identify simple actionable steps to take forward in your organisation.

By the end of this session you will be able to:

— understand how to approach legacy and in-memory fundraising

— consider some of the key legal and ethical issues involved

— introduce these methods into your fundraising plan and organisation

— explore ways to collaborate with external partners

— know where to find further help

Who should attend?

— Registered charities and established voluntary organisations across Scotland who wish to develop their fundraising strategy

— Trustees, experienced volunteers, managers and staff who are new to legacy and in-memory fundraising

About the Facilitator:

This session will be led by June Burgess, Funding Advice Officer at Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector. June has many years’ experience as a skilled fundraiser within several well-known Scottish charities and has a particular interest in all aspects of in-memory campaigns and legacy fundraising. June is a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and holds the Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (CiCLA) from the Institute of Legacy Management. Since joining GCVS in 2021, June has supported hundreds groups in Glasgow with their fundraising plans.

Date

13:00-16:00, 30 October 2025

Contact

Francesca Spagnoletti
0141 332 2444

Theme

Funding & finance

Cost

£90 GCVS Member discounts available

Attendance type

Online only

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