Organization:Institute of Fundraising
Founded | 1983[1][2] |
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Location | |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Website | Institute of Fundraising website |
The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) is a registered charity founded in 1983,and is the professional membership body for UK fundraising. The IoF's mission is to support fundraisers through leadership and representation; best practice and compliance; education and networking; and champion and promote fundraising as a career choice.
History
The IoF was originally designated 'The Institute of Charity Fundraising Managers', changing its name in 2002 to reflect the growing profession. The IoF now has under 6,000 Individual members (fundraisers), 575 Organisational members (charities), and 120 Corporate members (businesses that work with charities).
In 2011, The Institute of Fundraising launched the IoF Academy which offers training and qualifications to fundraisers at every stage in their career. The Certificate in Fundraising, once completed allows members to use the post nominals MinstF(Cert) and upon completion of the Diploma in Fundraising, members can use the post nominals MinstF(Dip).
See also
References
- ↑ "Civil Society - Home - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits". Professionalfundraising.co.uk. http://www.professionalfundraising.co.uk/home/categoryimagex6.php?pg=11&cat=85. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ↑ Charity Commission. Institute of Fundraising, registered charity no. 1079573. https://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/SearchResultHandler.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1079573.
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