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 £116)

Monthly e-newsletter addressing key fundraising issues

Discounts on all training

Discount on all publications

Discounts of up to £135 at Scottish Conference

Discounts of up to £275 day at National Convention in London

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: £86 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: £96

Full Certificated member MInstF(Cert)

Certificated level for those who have completed both modules of the Certificate in Fundraising Management: £96

Fellow FInstF

Senior level for those who are recognised as having made a special contribution to the sector and to the Institute: £96

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