Fundraiser

Build the fundraising capability to drive sustainable income and impact

In an increasingly competitive funding landscape, organisations need the internal capability to attract, engage, and retain supporters effectively. The Fundraiser Level 3 Apprenticeship equips employees with the skills and knowledge required to deliver impactful fundraising strategies that align with organisational goals and drive sustainable income growth.

Designed for organisations developing fundraising capability, this programme builds expertise across donor engagement, campaign planning, and data-driven decision-making. Learners develop the confidence to create compelling cases for support, manage resources effectively, and optimise fundraising performance through insight-led strategies.

Deliver practical fundraising skills across your organisation

Unlike introductory fundraising training, this programme focuses on strategic application and measurable outcomes. Through structured learning and workplace-based practice, employees learn to understand donor behaviour, develop targeted campaigns, and manage fundraising activities with greater efficiency and impact.

By the end of the programme, learners are equipped to plan and execute fundraising initiatives, analyse performance data, and build strong relationships that support long-term organisational growth.

Programme overview:

Developing core fundraising capability

Understand donor motivations and build strong supporter relationships

Create persuasive, audience-focused fundraising narratives

Develop strategic fundraising plans aligned to organisational objectives

Use data to inform campaigns and improve performance

Delivering effective fundraising strategies

Manage budgets and ensure efficient use of resources

Monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Align fundraising activity with wider organisational strategy

Understand financial considerations including Gift Aid and tax relief

Course funding

Funding band: £8,000

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Our impact, their words

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I wholeheartedly endorse Apprentify. They listen to us and make bespoke content according to our needs. To support development, we utilise apprenticeships massively for existing colleagues.

Gemma Palmer – Head of Early Careers & Apprenticeships

For us, Apprentify were a really good fit because they are able to offer a strong programme but also the benefit of additional learning, which gives that real stretch and challenge for individuals.

Katie Rankin – Emerging Talent & Careers Manager

Apprentify are nimble enough to be able to tailor the cohorts to us and they are so responsive. The level of support feels so personal, and it is testament to a process that works so well.

Natalie Mitchell – Talent Acquisition Manager

Partnering with Apprentify, we were able to create a programme that not only met the standard but also incorporated what we were trying to achieve as a business.

Paul Callaghan – Apprenticeship Business Partner

We chose Apprentify after hearing glowing recommendations from industry peers and seeing their Outstanding Ofsted rating. From the start, they’ve taken the time to understand our business needs and what success looks like for us, creating a partnership that feels natural, open and honest. The impact on our apprentices has been huge. They benefit from a seamless, structured programme with clear delivery schedules and instructor-led sessions that keep them on track for timely achievement. A special mention to our coach, Mike Leggett, who has been vital to the success of this programme. What sets Apprentify apart is their flexibility and customer-first approach. Their Customer Success Team is our one-stop shop, managing everything from enrolment to compliance and learner progress. They’re great people who work hard to ensure we have a fantastic experience and continually enhance the programme to meet both learner and business needs.

Pete Monks – Future Careers Specialist

Apprentify have a proven track record. The key differentiator was that they understood the brief very clearly and what we were trying to achieve. We’re very happy with how much we’ve progressed.

Simon Gunn – Commercial Director

Apprentify really engage with our business and try to get under the skin of what we do. We work with a few different providers, but with Apprentify we’re able to create really strong partnerships.

Tom Russell – Head of People Capability