The deadline has now passed to submit a session proposal for National Convention 2008. The Convention Board (a team of 18 senior fundraisers from across the sector) have now selected the 140 sessions that will be held during convention as well as formulating a comprehensive waiting list. For speaking opportunities for National Convention 2009, watch on this website between August and October 2008.
A wealth of opportunities are available to sponsor and exhibit at the largest gathering of
fundraisers outside of the US. For further information on sponsorship opportunities and
exhibition space please call Jane Lenny on +44 (0)20 7840 1005 or email janel@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Bookings are now open for National Convention 2008. The rates can be viewed by clicking the Delegate Rates tab. Group discounts are also available for bookings made before 2nd June 2008.
The Institute's Board of Trustees offer 40 free one day passes to the Convention. These are awarded every May. They are open to applicants from across the UK not-for-profit sector regardless of their cause and size of their organisation. Please click on the 'UK Bursaries' button on the navigation bar to apply.
AFP, in association with the Institute, also offers one full bursary and ten travel bursaries for not-for-profit organisations internationally. Please click on the 'International Bursaries' button on the navigation bar to apply.
Alternatively if you are looking for an active role at Convention, the Institute Events Team is looking for a 50 strong team of volunteers. With over 2,000 attendees across the three days, volunteers carry out a number of duties in partnership with Institute staff. These include registration, managing workshops, assisting delegates and much more. Volunteers are also able to attend the sessions and see the speakers that interest them. To join the team click the 'Volunteers' button on the navigation bar.