# IoF Fundraising Convention launches for 2017

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/03/09/iof-fundraising-convention-launches-2017/
- Published: 2017-03-09T10:08:28+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The Institute of Fundraising has launched this year’s Fundraising Convention, 
to take place from 3rd-5^(th) July, at London’s Barbican Centre.**

 

Over 2,500 people are expected to attend this year’s [Convention](http://www.fundraisingconvention.uk/),
with more than 120 speakers and 38 hours of networking available. Speakers include
[Rogare](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/plymouth-business-school/centre-for.../rogare)’
s Ian MacQuillin, [International Fundraising Consultancy](https://groupifc.com/)’
s John Baguley, [Macmillan](https://www.macmillan.org.uk/)’s head of individual 
giving Kelly Maklowicz, Marie Curie director of fundraising Meredith Niles, and 
NSPCC’s head of major giving Alison Pemberton.

## Advertisement

 

This year, the event is headline sponsored by [JustGiving](https://www.justgiving.co.uk/).

 

As with previous years, the IoF is looking for volunteers to help during the Convention
in return for free entry, meals, and accommodation where necessary, and the opportunity
to attend selected sessions, as well as to gain experience in team work and event
management. [Convention volunteers](http://www.fundraisingconvention.uk/about/Volunteers)
must be able to commit for three and a half days on a 24-hour basis from Sunday 
2nd July to Wednesday 5th July 2017.

 

The [IoF National Fundraising Awards](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/03/07/iof-national-fundraising-awards-entry-deadline-this-month/)
take place on the first night of the Convention, 3^(rd) July, at Barbican’s The 
Brewery.

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