# Three IoF Scotland events to discuss independence referendum and fundraising

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/05/02/three-iof-scotland-events-discuss-independence-referendum-fundraising/
- Published: 2014-05-02T08:30:04+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Institute of Fundraising Scotland is running three events for its members to
discuss the possible impact on fundraising of the Scottish independence referendum,
which takes place on 18 September 2014.

Three of the Institute’s volunteer-run special interest groups are holding the events
in Paisley, Glasgow and Edinburgh. They are designed to enable the Institute’s membership
to consider, discuss and debate the likely effects of the results of the vote.

## 1. Scottish Heads & Directors SIG

On **6 May** the special interest group for senior fundraisers will host **“Independence
Referendum – how this affects our organisations and planning for any eventuality”**
at the Accord Hospice, Paisley, from 9.30am to 11.30am.

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The speaker is Gary Christie, Head of Policy & Communications at Scottish Refugee
Council, which has undertaken significant work in order to support their members
to participate in the referendum whilst remaining impartial as an organisation.

The event is free to members of the Scottish IOF Heads & Directors SIG. There is
a fee of £10 for IOF Members and £20 for non-members of the Institute. Details are
available from from [Karen Read](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/05/02/three-iof-scotland-events-discuss-independence-referendum-fundraising/kr*******@******co.uk).

## 2. Scottish Trusts & Foundations SIG

On **14 May** the special interest group will hold an event on **“Challenges and
Opportunities – the policy and practice of UK-wide funders before, during and after
Scotland’s Referendum”**.

The panel debate will run from 10am to 12 midday in Glasgow. Details are available
from [Julie Christie](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/05/02/three-iof-scotland-events-discuss-independence-referendum-fundraising/Ju***********@***********************rg.uk)
at Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau

## 3. Scottish Corporate SIG

The Scottish Corporate Special Interest Group will host a panel discussion on** 
3 June** in Edinburgh, covering “many of the **issues facing corporate fundraisers**,
bringing in both sides of the referendum perspective”.

It will run from 10am to 12.30pm, with an opportunity for questions and answers 
afterwards. Details are available from [Fiona Dunlop](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/05/02/three-iof-scotland-events-discuss-independence-referendum-fundraising/Fi**********@**************uk.org).

 

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