How We Help
Designed around you
The National Arts Fundraising School is the only fundraising training programme that improves your skills and helps you develop a practical strategy at the same time. It’s also the only programme in the world that guarantees success.
The School is led by some of Europe’s leading fundraisers and consultants, who offer the chance to practice key skills and supply live feedback on ideas.
To fit in with your needs we offer two versions of the school. Find out which option is best for you below.
Online
Make it flexible for me at home or in the office
- pre-programme consultation
- 121 personal coaching pre-School
- 350-page comprehensive fundraising manual
- 2x .5 days of learning a week
- online sessions with leading consultants
- FREE video catch-up sessions
- office hours support
- half day online implementation support
- 121 personal coaching post-School
- 3 months FREE follow up support
- FREE lifetime membership of NAFS alumni
Investment: £999.00
Ideal if…
- You need to balance current work-in-progress with developing new skills and approaches
- You have caring or work responsibilities that make time away from home or the office difficult
- You like to learn in chunks and prefer to absorb a new idea and insights – then move on
Next programmes?
3rd Mar – 1st Apr 2025
Live sessions on key dates: 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-26, 28, 31st March and 1st April
20th Oct – 18th Nov 2025
Live sessions on key dates: 20-21, 27-28 October and 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 November
In Person
Give me concentrated focus
- Pre-programme consultation
- 2 x half-days online preparation
- One-to-one personal coaching pre-school
- 350-page comprehensive fundraising manual
- Individual catch up sessions
- 4 days onsite interactive training
- 2 x half-days online implementation support
- One-to-one personal coaching post-School
- 6 months follow up support
- Free membership of NAFS alumni
Investment: £1,499.00
Ideal if…
- You can manage some time away but need to keep it tight and still enjoy the 26 learning modules
- You’re comfortable with online learning but enjoy the difference that in-room interaction offers
- You want to make sure that key ideas are connected and you have the chance to learn from others
Next programmes?
29th Sept – 3rd Oct 2025
Plus Option
Help me implement the great ideas
Investment:
£2,499.00
including the In Person programme and one full day consultancy
£1,999.00
including the Online programme and one full day consultancy
Ideal if…
- You have to really make a massive change to your fundraising and need extra support and expertise to deliver that
Whatever option you choose we want to make sure it’s perfect for you
Here’s how we shape the programme to your needs:
- A online questionnaire to help us design the programme around you and your interests
- A one-to-one call with your personal coach identifying the key issues you want to address
Developing your strategy and your skills
At the heart of the programme are 28 key modules delivered though engaging and interactive learning . Every school is different and designed around you as an active participant to help you develop a strategy, and build the skills to implement it. Find out more about:
- The 28 different modules available
- Our absolute guarantee of success
- Our outstanding programme leaders
Free follow-up advice and support
The learning and support doesn’t stop after the programme. For the next few months (varies by option) we offer:
- Help and advice by phone and email on proposals, strategies, and approaches
- Free follow up webinars to build on your learning
- Invites to regular alumni events sharing ideas and experience
Ongoing development
As a NAFS alumni member you’re entitled to:
- Discounts at exclusive training events and on publications
- Priority access to our consultancy team for more intensive support
- Access to the exclusive Alumni Facebook and LinkedIn groups
