Twenty two student fundraisers will have the opportunity to develop their fundraising skills and get qualified for free at university as part of the scheme.
The scheme will provide students with ongoing support from their charity sponsors, helping them excel as fundraisers in their fundraising activities delivered through their students’ union or university, so that they can become more effective fundraisers.
The students will study for the Institute’s Introductory Certificate in Fundraising and receive 12 month’s associate membership of the IoF (the UK’s largest professional body of fundraisers).
Paul Marvell, Director of Professional Development & Membership said: “We are thrilled to be launching this scheme and we hope that we are able in time to extend this to many other charities and students. After all the student fundraisers of today are the potential professional fundraisers of the future. I think this is an excellent way to encourage students to seriously consider fundraising as a future career option and to gain a professional qualification at the same time.”
The pilot to develop student fundraisers is also being supported by the National Union of Students (NUS).
Raechel Mattey, Vice President Union Development, said: “I’m delighted that we are supporting the scheme with the IoF. Students contribute so much to their local communities and this scheme will help to develop even more fantastic student fundraisers who will be able to give more as a result of the training”.
Karl Gwilliam Events and Community Fundraising Manager, Send a Cow said: “Smaller charities like Send a Cow have just as much to offer students and their RAG's as the larger charities as we hope that this pilot evidences. Ultimately, we want to identify and attract more fundraisers and volunteers but importantly to provide students with potential career opportunities within fundraising.
“Through the Institute’s Diploma, I've had personal experience of the quality of the training provided and it's very exciting to be involved in this pilot which should be a win-win for both the charity and the students involved”.
Gillian Claugher, Director of Regional Fundraising and Development at The Children’s Society, said: “Our volunteer fundraisers are at the very heart of our work to help vulnerable children across the country. So it is fantastic to be able to reward their super human effort, while at the same time helping develop the next generation of professional fundraisers.”
David Lale, Managing Director of Charity People said: “Charity People has an established and proud history of promoting the voluntary sector as the best place to work, so we are honoured to be a part of this innovative project. It’s refreshing and encouraging to see a pathway for supporting really talented young people on their journey into a career in fundraising.”
Applicants can apply to only one charity, which will then review the applications. Students wishing to join the pilot should apply through one of the participating charities’ websites:
- www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-you-can-do/fundraising-and-appeals/student-fundraising/join-our-iof-student-fundraising-scheme
- www.sendacow.org.uk/students
- www.meningitisuk.org/get-involved/student-fundraising
Key Dates
2 September – Applications open for the Student fundraising scheme
11 October – Closing date for student applicants
31 October – Successful student applicants notified by charities
4 November – Students receive associate membership application form
22 November – Students receive joining instructions for introductory online certificate
November to July 2014 – Charities provide students with support, advice and guidance
July 2014 - Students complete introductory certificate course and undertake assessment
The IoF is keen to expand the scheme to more students and charities. Any charity wishing to get involved should contact Philip Allen by emailing philip@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
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