Fundraising Training Ltd was set up in 2003 by Bill Bruty to provide recruitment services and training courses for the charitable sector.
Bill is one of the leading fundraising trainers in the UK, having been a trainer for the Directory of Social Change, the Institute of Fundraising, Bond, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Open University Business School. He has also been a fundraising manager or Director for Scope, BTCV and Children’s Aid Direct.
“I was given my break in 1984, when I joined the newly emerging fundraising profession. Ever since then, I’ve been committed to nurturing new talent for the sector. I’m proud to have recruited and trained so many people who become successful fundraisers and I can’t imagine my passion for fundraising ever diminishing.”
Our mission is to enrich fundraising by nurturing new talent and growing the skills and creativity of all fundraisers. In particular, we specialise in the field of grantseeking.
With nearly 200 Graduates our Fundraising Trainee Programme has become the biggest single gateway into a fundraising career. Bill is recognised as a leading authority on grantseeking and fundraising strategies.
As well as running Fundraising Training Ltd, Bill is also an advisor to:
Fundraising is a fast growing career and there of hundreds of jobs on offer every week. However, there are not many opportunities for new people to get into our sector and overcome the ‘no experience, no job’ trap. In this section of our website, we’ll help you to become successful in your quest to get that first fundraising job.
We are establishing links with a wide range of recruitment agencies who offer jobs in fundraising, often these are suitable for people trying to start their careers.
Also, you’ll find a listing of ‘entry level’ jobs which you can apply for. Each one of these roles has been designed for someone new to fundraising and the organisations are committed to provide training to convert people with talent into effective fundraisers.
Clients have included:
We specialise in de-mystifying the skills of fundraising, especially where grantseeking is a significant part of your fundraising mix. We have one main programme: the Introduction to Fundraising. You can opt for the six month programme, which looks at generic skills for all forms of high value fundraising. This programme runs twice a year and has produced nearly 200 graduates already. Successfully completing this course will provide you with a fast-track route to becoming a successful fundraiser.
In addition to the six month programme, you can opt for our series of one day introductory courses, called the Introduction to Grantseeking, which explain how to raise funds from:
Trusts
Wealthy individuals
Companies
For fundraisers who are looking for inspiration that goes beyond the basics, we have our Skilled Grantseeker Programme, which runs three times a year.
The Art of Applications
Financial Skills for Fundraisers
Building Relationships with Funders
There is more information on the information on the ‘I’m new to fundraising and need some training’ page.
Our aim is to offer a solution that helps charities to lower the costs of fundraising and enables them to constantly renew their knowledge and expertise in fundraising.
Our approach is fairly unique. We only undertake a small number of consultancy assignments each year. We are proud of our approach, which has developed very different solutions for each client. There is no “off the shelf” package.
We tend to specialise in three types of client:
1. Large and medium sized charities with specialist trust, corporate, major gift and statutory fundraisers.
2. Medium sized and small charities where grant seeking is substantial element in the funding mix.
3. Second tier agencies supporting the fundraising of community groups.
Our most popular services are:
• Undertaking comprehensive fundraising reviews which can inform the development of fundraising strategies.
• Offering a consultancy service which can fill short term staffing gaps, by providing a ‘hands-on’ fundraising service, specialising in raising funds from government, trusts, wealthy individuals and companies.