# Fruitful Fundraising awarded Investors In People status - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/07/14/fruitful-fundraising-awarded-investors-people-status/ - Published: 2003-07-14T23:00:00+01:00 - Author: Howard Lake Fundraising service agency Fruitful Fundraising LLP has become the first face to face fundraising agency to be awarded Investors In People (IIP) status. The award applies to all Fruitful Fundraising companies – Open Air Fundraising, Front Door Fundraising, Front of House Fundraising, and Charities in the Workplace. It recognises the company’s ongoing investment and commitment to its staff. Chris Coleridge, CEO of Fruitful Fundraising, said: “Our Investors In People status vividly demonstrates why we offer the highest quality client service, training and development, and staff performance in the industry – it’s the commitment we make to our people. It shows clearly we are achieving one of our goals, to provide the best environment for people wanting to work in the sector.” In order to achieve the award, representatives from across the group had to demonstrate results in 12 criteria, including: ## Advertisement [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/) * Commitment to supporting the development of people * Encouraging people to improve their own and others’ performances * Ensuring people believe that their contribution to the organisation is recognised * Commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity in the development of its people Andy Holliday, Chairman of Fruitful Fundraising, added: “To be the first dialogue marketing agency to receive this award is a fantastic achievement. We are extremely proud that our company and its staff has been recognised by Investors In People.” * **[Teachers' union Web site wins TUC Award](https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/07/18/teachers039-union-web-site-wins-tuc-award/)**( 18 July 2003) * **[Guardian Charity Awards 2003 shortlist announced](https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/07/21/guardian-charity-awards-2003-shortlist-announced/)**( 21 July 2003) * **[$1 million prize for nonprofits available](https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/07/31/1-million-prize-nonprofits-available/)**( 31 July 2003)