# National Convention to celebrate 30th anniversary of Institute of Fundraising

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/06/28/national-convention-celebrate-30th-anniversary-institute-fundraising/
- Published: 2013-06-28T18:09:27+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Institute of Fundraising's National Convention takes place in London next week,
as the professional body for fundraisers in the UK celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The three-day event is the biggest conference for fundraisers in Europe, with over
2,500 fundraisers attending.

Delegates can choose from eight strands amongst the many sessions and presentations,
including digital, major gifts, individual giving and events.

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## Keynote speakers

The Convention will start on a celebratory note with a plenary presentation by **
Tony Elischer** who, whilst recognising past achievements, will outline what approaches
he thinks the profession needs to embrace to build on that success.

![Tony Elischer plenary at IoF Convention 2013](/files/images/tony-elischer-iof-
plenary-2013.jpg)

**Fiona Woolf CBE**, likely to become only the second woman to become Lord Mayor
of London, will reflect on what has inspired her in her career and approach to philanthropy.

Shadow Home Secretary, **Yvette Cooper MP**, will reflect on the growing importance
of the charity sector to the UK, and highlight some of Labour’s thinking in the 
run-up to the 2015 election.

**Campbell Robb**, Chief Executive of Shelter, and the first Director General of
the Office of the Third Sector in the Cabinet Office, will share his insights on
the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

## Convention attractions

**The Good Work Gallery** returns, featuring the best in appeals and campaigns, 
as selected by The Good Agency and SOFII. Delegates will, as usual, get to vote 
for the very best.

JustGiving will be again be hosting **National Convention Tech Lab**, where delegates
will be able to drop in for advice on the latest technology trends affecting the
charity sector. You can follow developments there via the #ioftechlab Twitter hashtag.

[⌊#ioftechlab helping out at #iofnc⌉⌊#ioftechlab helping out at #iofnc⌉[

The **Expo** will feature sector suppliers and advisors, together with the IoF Hub,
which will showcase the Institute and its work.

Monday night will see the **National Awards** gala dinner and presentation, hosted
by TV presenter Helen Skelton. A record 349 entries were submitted this year.

The **AGM** will be held, at which the results of elections to three vacancies on
the board of trustees will also be announced.

The IoF have published a video summarising last year's National Convention:

 * **[Born Free’s Big Cat Nap week invites supporters to do nothing for charity](https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/06/29/born-free039s-big-cat-nap-week-invites-supporters-do-nothing-charity/)**(
   29 June 2013)
 * **[Fundraisers optimistic about major gift income over next two years](https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/07/01/fundraisers-optimistic-about-major-gift-income-over-next-two-years/)**(
   1 July 2013)
 * **[Give as you Live expands donor survey to the workplace](https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/07/01/give-you-live-expands-donor-survey-workplace/)**(
   1 July 2013)