# EFA To Unveil First European Qualification Framework for Fundraising at IFC

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/10/18/efa-unveil-first-european-qualification-framework-fundraising-ifc/
- Published: 2007-10-18T08:28:51+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The European Fundraising Association (‘EFA’) is to launch the first Europe-wide 
fundraising qualification framework at the International Fundraising Congress in
Holland on 22nd October 2007.

 

Aiming to raise standards in fundraising across Europe and to promote philanthropy,
the qualification framework – EFA Certification – recognises professional fundraising
training of the highest standard.

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Dr Marita Haibach, President of the European Fundraising Association, says:

 

The European fundraising community has come together to create a robust qualification
framework based upon a common set of fundraising standards. We believe that professional
standards are the key to building public trust in charity and that a Europe-wide
recognised qualification will be instrumental in enabling fundraisers to raise more
money.”

 

The Institute of Fundraising – a founder member of EFA – has supported the development
of the Europe-wide qualification framework. The Institute has submitted the UK professional
qualification – the Certificate in Fundraising Management – for validation by the
EFA.

 

Lindsay Boswell, Chief Executive of the Institute of Fundraising, comments:

 

A common European qualification is a key move in ensuring consistency of standards
across Europe. Fundraising is increasingly visible on a global scale and consistency
of standards is essential in order to improve public understanding of the professional
way that charities operate.”

 

The EFA Certification programme is being developed with funding from the European
Commission’s Leonardo da Vinci programme.

 

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Notes to Editors

 

1. European Fundraising Association (www.efa-net.eu)

 

The European Fundraising Association (EFA) is a network of the leading national 
fundraising associations across Europe, founded in Brussels in 2002.

 

EFA is leading the way in developing training, education and ethical fundraising
across Europe to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s civil society.

 

2. Institute of Fundraising (www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk)

 

The Institute of Fundraising represents fundraisers and fundraising throughout the
UK and is committed to the highest standards in fundraising management and practice.
The Institute of Fundraising is the largest individual representative body in the
voluntary sector with 4500 Individual members and 250 Organisational members.

 

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