The Skilled NHS Fundraiser
The Skilled NHS fundraiser course is a comprehensive and fully implementable course designed for fundraisers wanting an innovative way of working within the NHS charity sector. It is ideal for fundraisers new to the NHS or those wanting to grow their knowledge and income in this unique fundraising sector. The course will provide you with solutions whether you’re an income stream specific fundraiser or higher-level manager.
This course has been developed by Sofia Sheikh, who has fifteen years of experience in NHS fundraising at five hospital charities. Sofia is also drawing upon the twenty-three years of experience at Fundraising Training Ltd, the UK’s leading fundraising trainers.
The course is divided into five modules
1. Data
2. People
3. Process
4. Technology
5. Empowered Planning
The programme has two elements to it:
Six 90-minute online live workshops, one per Module, plus a concluding showcase of achievements. These workshops will be spread across six weeks, with one session per week. This will allow you to absorb and apply the learning in bite-sized chunks.
Eight hours of mentoring from an experienced NHS fundraising expert. We’ll engage your mentor after the third week of the online programme. They will be with you for a further eight weeks to guide you in the implementation of the course ideas.
The first programme will run for three months, starting in Mid-March 2025.
The programme will cost £1,880 (including VAT) per participant.
Module 1. Data
Learn the importance of good data in, good data out. How to make the numbers work for you and yield more with less effort.
Monday 17th March, 11am-12.30pmModule 2. People
Learn the power of people in an organisation run by them. Learn the importance of ‘people power’ to get you to your targets. Time is money, and some people have ample…time.
Monday 24th March, 11am-12.30pmModule 3.Processes
Never get lost trying to achieve what you set out to do. Use processes to work smarter and communicate your impact and achievements to donors and managers alike. We will look at data mining, stewardship, event management and group liaison.
Monday 31st March, 11am-12.30pmModule 4. Technology
In an organisation that always seems a little (or maybe a lot) behind Google and Amazon, learn the power of what you have at your fingertips. Discover things you never knew were there and see the time savings make money in no time at all.
Monday 7th April, 11am-12.30pmModule 5. Empowered Planning
Nothing works as a silo, and these four pillars of an expert fundraiser can be tailored to your role and objectives once you know how. We will equip you to produce a comprehensive plan to manage your next/first 60 to 90 days.
Wednesday, 23rd April, 11am-12.30pmModule 6. Showcase
A review of our learning and achievements.
Tuesday, 6th May, 11am-12.30pmEach module can be adapted to the role that you are currently in. Let us know your role and objectives, and you’ll leave with the confidence to achieve them and a structure that will last you a lifetime or…. From Fundraising Officer to Director.