Access Fund Awards /
Open to members and non-members of the Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising has set upan Access Fund to support and enable a diverse range of fundraisers to develop their skills and experiences.
The initial opportunities available through the fund are for free passes, plus bursaries for travel and accommodation costs, for Fundraising Convention 2018.
Fundraising Conventionis the largest event for the fundraising community in Europe, bringing together fundraisers from across the UK, and engaging attendees in a range of sessions each day. Details of the full programme can be found here.
In making the Awards we will aim to have a diversity of Awardees from each of the different communities set out below.
We will reimburse evidenced accommodation costs up to £100 per night plus evidenced travel costs up to £300.
We are seeking applications in the following categories:
- Fundraising Convention – 3 day pass
- Fundraising Convention –3 day pass plus accommodation and travel
- Fundraising Convention – 1 day pass
- Fundraising Convention – 1 day pass plus accommodation and travel
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must self-identify as:
- BAME (Anyone self-identifying as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background)
- LGBT+ (Anyone who identifies under the LGBT+ umbrella, for example as lesbian, gay, bi and/or trans)
- Disabled (Anyone who self-identifies as having a disability)
You must be a UK resident, be able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the fundraising profession and show that you would not be able to attend Fundraising Convention without the award.
We would also like you to explain how you will benefit from attending Fundraising Convention, and how your attendance will help the organisation you work or volunteer for.
Application Form 2018
Thank you for your interest in the IoF Access Fund Award. Applications for the Fundraising Convention 2018 access award are open and will close at 5.00pm on 8June 2018. Please email your completed application to or by post to:
Access Fund
Institute of Fundraising
Charter House
13-15 Carteret Street
London SW1H 9DJ
The Selection Process
A co-ordinator will receive all applications. Copies of the applications which exclude the name of the applicant and that of the referee, will be provided by the co-ordinator to a panel made up of IoF staff and members of the IoF Advisory Group on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The panel will decide which applications should receive the Award. The panel’s decision is final.
The co-ordinator will contact all applicants by email confirming the outcome of their application and where an Award has been granted, outlining the next steps.
Please indicate what award you are applying for:
Fundraising Convention – 3 day pass
Fundraising Convention – 1 day pass
(please indicate which day______)
Fundraising Convention – 3 day pass plus accommodation / travel
Fundraising Convention – 1 day pass plus accommodation / travel
(please indicate which day______)
Applicant Information
Name: ______
Phone Number: ______
Email: ______
Please indicate which eligible community or communities if more than one (described on page 1) you identify with:
______
Organisation you work or volunteer for
Organisation Name: ______
Organisation Address: ______
City: ______
Postcode: ______
Role: ______
Date Started: ______
Organisation annual turnover: < £1 million £1-5 million £6-10 million> £10 million
Brief outline of responsibilities:
Supporting Information
How would attending Fundraising Convention 2018 benefit your personal development and the organisation you work or volunteer for as a Fundraiser? (200 words maximum)
Please indicate why you would not be able to attend without the award (150 words maximum):
How did you hear about the IoF Access Fund Award programme?
Please confirm that you would be happy to share your experiences and learning from Convention with the IoF after you have attended.
Signed ______
Print Name ______
Date ______
REFEREE STATEMENT (LINE MANAGER / SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE ORGANISATION YOU WORK OR VOLUNTEER FOR)
Please provide a short supporting statement for the applicant stating how they are known to you, and why you recommend them for the Access Fund Award. (100 words max)
Signed ______
Print Name ______
Organisation ______
Job Title ______
Contact Number ______
Privacy Notice
The information you provide in this form will be used by the Institute of Fundraising (Controller) solely to assess your application to receive the Fund and, if successful in administering the Award.
All completed forms sent to the Access Fund email or postal address will be accessed by a single co-ordinator and will be kept in a secure, restricted access environment.
Emails and their attachments will be deleted from the inbox within 72 hours of receipt.
Completed forms will be anonymised for the selection process.
All copies of the application forms will be securely destroyed within 1 month following completion of the selection process.
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