Tag: Chartered Institute of Fundraising

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising has partnered with CharityTracker to look at monthly fundraising activity at a sector level. The new long-term study aims to better understand fundraising trends, while identifying opportunities for charities to grow public support. The amount donated by the British public fell in 2025 for the first time in five years*, and the cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on both public generosity as well as charity fundraising budgets. In response, the CIOF has partnered with CharityTracker, which surveys a nationally representative sample of 4,000 UK…

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This year’s Fundraising Convention was something truly special. The CIOF Fundraising Convention 2026 took place on the 4 and 5 June, and this year’s programme was the best yet, with 80 sessions across 9 tracks, more than 150 speakers and 20 exhibitors. What comes next… Direct from the CIOF Fundraising is evolving. As the world changes, we’ve been listening to our members, sponsors, delegates and the wider sector, and it’s clear that the current climate is challenging. For some, a single large flagship event no longer fits their way of working…

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The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) has unveiled new guidance aimed at strengthening best practice and accountability in face-to-face fundraising across the sector. Responding to sector challenges and evolving fundraising practices, and in the wake of the Fundraising Regulator’s Market Inquiry into sub-contracting in face-to-face fundraising, the guidance sets out clear expectations for charities and fundraising agencies, with new sections covering sub-contracting arrangements, safeguarding of fundraisers, transparent job advertising and robust due diligence. The updated framework – which is the first major revision to this guidance since 2016 – provides…

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