Fundraising is a relatively new profession, and, for many small organisations, it continues to sit across different roles including CEOs, trustees, and programme directors. This is a work-in-progress round-up of free or low-cost groups, newsletters and training providers for all those people who are responsible for fundraising but are limited on time and resources. If you know of other resources which should be on the list, please email them in!

Facebook Groups

• Fundraising Chat
• Fundraising Consultants & Freelancers UK
• Community Fundraisers Network
• Corporate Fundraising Chat

Meetups

Charity Freelance Chat
A monthly meetup for freelancers working in the charity sector.

Social Leaders Lunch Hour Huddle
Free monthly meetup to share leadership challenges, connect with peers, get relevant support and grow your skills.

 

Newsletters & Blogs

Lime Green Consulting Unconventional Wisdom
A round-up of the more unusual and outside-the-box recent thinking.

Michelle Stein Handmade Fundraising
An excellent fortnightly newsletter including writing tips and fundraising idea.

Lark Owl The Nest Egg
Inspiration and practical suggestions on how to develop your income generation.

Apollo Fundraising
Ideas, insights and inspiration.Mostly arts fundraising but lots applies to everyone.

Kevin L Brown Fundable & Findable

 

Short Courses & Events

Get Grants Masterclasses
Low-cost ondemand training to build your fundraising skills.

Embrace Finance Bitesize Learning
60 minutes Lunch & Learn sessions.

Small Charity Friendly Conference
A day of learning, sharing experiences and connecting with other small charities.

JMB Consulting Uncharitable Festival
A brilliant series of events exploring systemic oppression in the third sector.

B&G Partners
Great occasional free fundraising training (individual giving & corporate)  through The Fore and CAST.

Online Resources & Other

The Ultimate Fundraising Books List

The Ethical Rainmaker
Podcast about nonprofits and philanthropy