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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.

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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, 14, 17-18, 24-26, 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

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In Person

Give me concentrated focus

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  • 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?

7th-11th April 2025
29th Sept – 3rd Oct 2025

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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
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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
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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:

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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
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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
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