Dates for the diary: Fundraising Conferences in 2024
Planning to attend a fundraising conference this year?
If not, you’re missing out.
They’re excellent opportunities to expand your knowledge, keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends, and build relationships with potential donors, volunteers, and suppliers.
And there are plenty to choose from.
Here are our top picks.
Researchers in Fundraising (RiF)
Date: 29 January
Location: London
Cost: From £148.57
RiF is an opportunity for the prospect research community to come together and listen to experienced speakers talk about the most pressing trends, debates, and developments in the sector.
The theme of this year’s event is “Beyond Boundaries - Towards a new paradigm for prospect research."
Speakers: Rhodri Davies (Why Philanthropy), Ben Rymer (UNICEF), Molly Rowan (Terra Firma Capital Partners), Laura Owen (UNICEF), Beca Daniel (Xapien), Claire Miller (Save the Children UK), Suzie Stephens (The Prospect Development Company), Ed Raichura-Brown (Marble Prospects) and Hannah Clarke (UCL).
Fundraising Now
Date: 31 January & 1 February
Location: Online
Cost: From £149
Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in fundraising, or a newcomer to the field looking to learn the basics, Fundraising Now has got you covered.
The two-day conference, hosted by the Director of Social Change covers everything, from individual giving to faith-based fundraising.
It’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to boost your digital fundraising, and grants income, in 2024.
Why attend?
Gain actionable tactics to improve your fundraising programs
Learn best practices from leading charity professionals
Get ahead of trends with the latest techniques and strategies
Access inspiring and motivating perspectives from influencers
Build your professional network and collaborate with peers
Recharge your passion for fundraising and your charity’s mission
Speakers: George Knight, DSC
Tech Summit
Date: 7 February
Location: Online
Cost: From £25+VAT
Join senior charity leaders at Third Sector's Tech Summit to explore the potential of technology for the sector, including leveraging social media to create a sense of community with your donors and transforming your fundraising.
Why attend?
Understand practical and potential uses of technology in the third sector
Identify your needs and find the ideal digital approach that works best for your organisation
Meet senior leaders from local clubs through to national charities
Discover our community and engage with like-minded organisations from across the UK
Learn from charities at different stages of their technology journey, from pioneers to those at the beginning of their growth
Speakers: Emily Burt, (Third Sector), Athar Abidi (Cancer Research UK), Zoe Amar, (Zoe Amar Digital), Aisha Baker-Smith (UNICEF UK), Kevin Bould, (Teenage Cancer Trust), Russell Findlay (Speakers Trust), Noha Al Afifi (Arthritis Action)
Legacy Fundraising Virtual Conference
Date: 15 February
Location: Online
Cost: £51.57
Fundraising Everywhere is hosting a celebration of everything legacy fundraising, bringing together a mix of global experts from the UK and abroad to help you grow your gifts in wills and in-memory income.
Whether you’re an early-stage legacy fundraiser who wants to learn how to grow your legacy programme, or a seasoned professional who wants to innovate in a rapidly changing world, this one is for you.
Speakers: Juliet Hinton-Smith (Scope) Jake O'Dwyer (Stonewall Equality), Doug Clow, Legacy Foresight, Holly Wagg, (Good Works), Claire Routley (Legacy Voice)
Elevate
Date: 20 March
Location: London
Cost: From £99
Organised by Fundraising Magazine, Elevate ‘brings to life the issues facing fundraisers today.’
The programme focuses on three key areas:
fundraising skills & solutions
fundraising tools & trends
digital and technology
Incorporating a mix of plenary sessions, lively panel debates, and charity case studies, this year’s conference has been carefully designed to ensure you leave with the right strategies, processes, and systems in place to take your fundraising to the next level.
Sessions and speakers:
The subscription solution: Evolving fundraising models to reach new audiences, Kirsty Alexander, Shelterbox
Maximising face-to-face fundraising with a retention-first mindset, Abena Bentum, GOSH
Out with accessibility, in with inclusive design, Robin Christopherson, AbilityNet
A collective vision for change and transformation - lessons learned, Cam St-Omer Donaldson, British Red Cross
Why do digitally mature charities raise more? Trends and tips to harness technology and data in your fundraising, Rebecca Williams, Blackbaud
Employing developments in AI for smarter fundraising, Zoe Amar, Zoe Amar digital, Pierre du Bois, Paul Strickland Scanner Centre
Navigating a CRM migration project, Chloe Butler, RNID
Navigating the future of fundraising: technology, trends, and timeless principles, Will De Ath, Everfund
Shock, hope, and fear – being bold with emotive campaigns to grab headlines, Stephen Cotterill, Fundraising magazine, Noha Al Afifi, Arthritis Action, Tracey Pritchard, RSPCA
On the hunt for a fundraiser? We can help. Give us a call on 020 3750 3111 or email us at info@bamboofundraising.co.uk to get started.