Institute of Fundraising Individual Membership

The Institute of Fundraising is the only professional membership body representing fundraisers and fundraising across the UK and the largest individual membership organisation in the third sector.

In Scotland, the Institute represents over five hundred individuals covering a broad range of Scottish voluntary and community organisations and provides training, networking and representation on fundraising issues. It acts as an interface with the public, media and sector stakeholders, developing policy in the voluntary sector arena and reacting swiftly to issues affecting the fundraising environment in Scotland.

By becoming a member of the Institute you can enjoy the resources, professional development opportunities and support of the Institute of Fundraising- as well as gain huge discounts on your conference fees.

Membership Benefits
Dedicated full time Scotland office offering policy and legal information and advice
Free subscription to Third Sector magazine, mailed weekly (worth £85)
Free Codes of Fundraising Practice CD; the best practice and legal guidelines for fundraising in the UK
Free copy of The Fundraisers Interactive Handbook, including a Who's Who listing of members and a directory of products and services
Monthly e-newsletter addressing key fundraising issues
10% discount on training
15% discount on publications
Discounts of up to £75 at Scottish Conference
Discounts of £60 per day at National Convention
Access to our powerful, informed and active National, Regional and Special Interest Groups
Access to the email briefings and resources of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (USA)
Other specially selected offers negotiated for our members throughout the year.
Levels of Membership
Associate member (member organisation)
Entry level for those involved in any aspect of voluntary income generation: £83 per year (plus £22 joining fee for new members; reduced to £15 when paying by Direct Debit)
Full member MInstF
Accredited level for those who have completed either Module One or Module Two of the Certificate in Fundraising Management, or if you have over 5 years proven experience in fundraising: £93
Full Certificated member MInstF(Cert)
Certificated level for those who have completed both modules of the Certificate in Fundraising Management: £93
Fellow FInstF
Senior level for those who are recognised as having made a special contribution to the sector and to the Institute: £93

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