# Christian Aid trains 110 non-fundraising staff in fundraising

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/01/08/christian-aid-trains-100-nonfundraising-staff-fundraising/
- Published: 2013-01-08T11:44:24+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Christian Aid has invested in tailored fundraising training for over 100 of its 
regional and headquarters staff. Even though most of them do not have a specific
fundraising role, they all engage with donors and supporters in some way.

Alison Knight, a member of Christian Aid’s project team, explained: "It's not unusual
for colleagues whose job descriptions don’t say ‘fundraiser’ to feel that the task
of asking supporters to give is someone else’s role. We believe everyone in the 
organisation has a role in fundraising and this programme will equip all our colleagues
to create opportunities to make the ask effectively."

The three day classroom-based course was developed together with the Institute of
Fundraising. It also included a short online course from the Institute, and will
lead to staff being awarded the IoF’s Introduction to Fundraising Certificate.

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Knight added: "The aim of getting them to do the training was to help them… to have
the confidence to say 'I raise funds for Christian Aid', and the skills to help 
them do this better."

The training is intended to ensure that staff feel confident about their roles, 
and to help improve Christian Aid's fundraising.

Those trained included regional managers, regional coordinators, volunteers manager,
churches team members, legacy and regional coordinators, and regional administrators
in England and Wales.

Paul Marvell, Director of Professional Development & Membership at the Institute
added: "With the support of the Institute of Fundraising, Christian Aid is creating
a model for community fundraising and setting a benchmark for other organisations.
They are equipping their staff to feel confident about making the ask, providing
bespoke training which will stand the organisation in good stead."

www.christianaid.org.uk

 

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