# Call for papers for Fundraising Convention 2026

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2025/09/12/call-for-papers-for-fundraising-convention-2026/
- Published: 2025-09-12T08:05:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is inviting proposals for content and speakers
at its Fundraising Convention 2026. The annual gathering of fundraisers  will be
held for the fourth year running at the QEII Centre in London on 4 & 5 June 2026.**

The Chartered Institute has announced that the theme for 2026 is _Small Shifts, 
Big Impact_.

“If you’ve [got something interesting to share with the sector](https://ciof.org.uk/fundraising-convention/speak-at-convention)
and would like to speak at Convention at next year’s event, then we want to hear
from you!”, stated the Institute.

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All sessions will be 45 minutes in duration. There are no set formats for sessions,
so the Institute welcomes session proposals that are as creative as possible.

The theme next year recognises that innovation doesn’t have to require big budgets
or bold technology. It can be subtle but powerful changes that can transform the
way we fundraise.
At Fundraising Convention 2026 the CIOF will explore how fundraisers
of all kinds are “driving progress through creativity, collaboration, and fresh 
thinking—proving that even the smallest ideas, when shared, can lead to extraordinary
outcomes”.

### **How to apply?**

Applications to speak at Fundraising Convention 2026 must be completed via the **
[Call for Papers portal](https://yve.eventsair.com/ciof-london-fundraising-convention-2026---call-for-papers/conventionspeakers25)**.

Submissions should reflect the theme and focus on the following:

 1. What is your session idea?
 2. Who is it for?
 3. What will they get from it?

Submissions should be made noting the subject next year which will be:

 * Strategy, Innovation & Income Generation
 * Trusts, Philanthropy & Partnerships
 * Public Fundraising & Mass Engagement
 * Career Development, Leadership & Wellbeing
 * Legacies & In-memory Giving
 * Supporter Insight & Research

**[Papers/ideas can be submitted here.](https://yve.eventsair.com/ciof-london-fundraising-convention-2026---call-for-papers/conventionspeakers25)**

The deadline to submit ideas is** 23.59 on Monday 12 October 2025**.

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