Scheme aims to boost fundraising in Scotland's third sector

A new mentoring scheme has been announced by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland.

The scheme, launched at the CIoF’s two-day conference in Glasgow this week, will have Flutura Shala, head of funding development with the Scottish Refugee Council, at the helm.

The pilot programme will match mentors and mentees to share trust fundraising learning – with a long-term aim to roll the programme out to a wider mentoring scheme covering more areas of the sector in Scotland.

Jamie McIntosh, chair of Chartered Institute in Scotland, made the announcement.

He said: “These past two days have been extremely inspiring and motivating – I want to thank our speakers for delivering such thought-provoking sessions and for taking the time to share their knowledge and insight with everyone.

“The Scottish Fundraising Conference is the biggest event of its kind for fundraisers in Scotland – it wouldn’t be possible without our incredibly hard-working conference committee, led by Isla Campbell Lupton.

“Everyone who delivers this conference does so on a volunteer basis, alongside their very busy days jobs and I cannot thank them enough for their dedication and commitment to putting together such a fantastic event for fundraisers across Scotland.

“The importance of fundraising – especially at this time – is undeniable. The work that fundraisers do can change lives, and in some cases, save them. I am so proud to work in the fundraising sector and it was wonderful to see so many of my peers come together and share their stories of best practice and learning.

“I hope all our attendees left the conference feeling as inspired as I did – and perhaps some have even come away feeling encouraged to join our committee in the future. I am already looking forward to what next year will bring.”