FSI Scholarships
The FSI Scholarship programme is designed to kick-start development opportunities for rising stars working for small Not-for-profits who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in fundraising. FSI Scholars have a passion for the Not-for-profit sector and to broadening their outlook and opportunities. The two year long FSI scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis to one individual each year.
The FSI Scholarship programme is designed to kick-start development opportunities for rising stars working for small Not-for-profits who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in fundraising. FSI Scholars have a passion for the Not-for-profit sector and to broadening their outlook and opportunities. The two year long FSI scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis to one individual each year.
Over the course of the two years scholars are taken on an inspiring exploration of fundraising learning and experience. Each FSI Scholar will:
| • | Undertake a Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Management Level 5 |
| • | Benefit from membership to the Institute of Fundraising |
| • | Meet with fundraisers from across the globe at the International Congress in Amsterdam |
| • | Spend three days at the UK National Fundraising Convention learning about the innovative work happening in the sector |
| • | Spend two days each year experiencing work in a large successful charity |
| • | Be mentored by The FSI over the two year period of the Scholarship |
| • | Attend 8 FSI training events covering key fundraising mechanisms |
| • | Join 200 delegates learning and interacting with leading experts at The FSI forum each year |
| • | Receive four, one to one support sessions from The FSI team in areas of special interest |
| • | Gain exposure in full coverage of your progress and development in Professional Fundraising Magazine over the two year Scholarship |
We are very pleased to announce that Kate Jackson, Membership Development Officer for the Lancashire Wildlife Trust is The FSI's very first scholar. Read more about Kate and her experiences here.