EFA To Unveil First European Qualification Framework for Fundraising at IFC
Howard Lake | 18 October 2007 | Newswire
The European Fundraising Association (‘EFA’) is to launch the first Europe-wide fundraising qualification framework at the International Fundraising Congress in Holland on 22nd October 2007.
Aiming to raise standards in fundraising across Europe and to promote philanthropy, the qualification framework – EFA Certification – recognises professional fundraising training of the highest standard.
Dr Marita Haibach, President of the European Fundraising Association, says:
The European fundraising community has come together to create a robust qualification framework based upon a common set of fundraising standards. We believe that professional standards are the key to building public trust in charity and that a Europe-wide recognised qualification will be instrumental in enabling fundraisers to raise more money.â€
The Institute of Fundraising – a founder member of EFA – has supported the development of the Europe-wide qualification framework. The Institute has submitted the UK professional qualification – the Certificate in Fundraising Management – for validation by the EFA.
Lindsay Boswell, Chief Executive of the Institute of Fundraising, comments:
A common European qualification is a key move in ensuring consistency of standards across Europe. Fundraising is increasingly visible on a global scale and consistency of standards is essential in order to improve public understanding of the professional way that charities operate.â€
The EFA Certification programme is being developed with funding from the European Commission’s Leonardo da Vinci programme.
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Notes to Editors
1. European Fundraising Association (www.efa-net.eu)
The European Fundraising Association (EFA) is a network of the leading national fundraising associations across Europe, founded in Brussels in 2002.
EFA is leading the way in developing training, education and ethical fundraising across Europe to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s civil society.
2. Institute of Fundraising (www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk)
The Institute of Fundraising represents fundraisers and fundraising throughout the UK and is committed to the highest standards in fundraising management and practice. The Institute of Fundraising is the largest individual representative body in the voluntary sector with 4500 Individual members and 250 Organisational members.
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