The business case for Fundraising Apprenticeships

I’ve long suspected that the Voluntary Sector has been slow to embrace the potential of apprenticeships in general, and that fundraising leaders perhaps remain unaware of the opportunity they present. Looking at the data made available by the Department of Education I can see that 201 learners are on the level 3 Fundraiser standard currently. … Continue reading The business case for Fundraising Apprenticeships

What I’ve learned as a freelancer since 2018…

Post #3 – Working with others, positioning your offering and the value of pro bono work This is one of 4 weekly blog posts. The others are in the comments below: Working with others I’ve been a bit of a lone wolf really. Not really by choice – that’s just how it’s worked out. Other … Continue reading What I’ve learned as a freelancer since 2018…

In praise of Apprenticeships – the sector’s best kept secret!

Last week I spent two days at the CIoF Fundraising Convention, but instead of attending as a delegate or a speaker, as I had in previous years, I was manning an exhibitor stand for training and apprenticeships provider, JGA Group. I’ve been a tutor on the Level 3 Fundraiser apprenticeship for a little over a … Continue reading In praise of Apprenticeships – the sector’s best kept secret!