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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

Introduction to fundraising: pilot course

SCVO

By the end of this online course, participants will have:

  • A broad understanding of the different types of fundraising and what is relevant for your organisation
  • More knowledge about finding and applying for funding and managing relationships with funders
  • An increased confidence in managing community and events fundraising
Course overview

This free online short course is designed for small to medium organisations that want to learn more about the basics of fundraising.

This pilot course will be delivered by Kirsty Young, SCVO's Funding Scotland Development Officer. It will be participatory, with breakout sessions, in which you are encouraged to keep your camera on and engage in the session.

We would welcome your feedback to build upon this first session, and so please take the time to complete the post-course survey with any comments you may have.

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
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
Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however you should have a role or interest in fundraising.

Date
10:00-11:30, 9 December 2025
Contact
Kirsty Young
Cost
Free
Attendance type
Online only
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