What will be your share of £33m?

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An estimated £33m was not claimed by community and voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland from the Government. If this was a grant programme we would be queuing up to apply.

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The Institute of Fundraising Lunchtime Seminar is on the subject of Getting the Best from Gift Aid. This seminar aims to introduce the subject of Gift Aid while looking at tips and hints for using it more effectively and providing guidance on how to develop a Gift Aid campaign.

This seminar will explain:

  • What the Gift Aid Scheme is
  • Practical ways in which Gift Aid can be claimed for those new to it and suggest creative ways for others already using the scheme.
  • Suggest ways forward to increase conversion rates (improving the uptake of Gift Aid in donors)
  • Provide practical guidance materials for taking forward Gift Aid fundraising
  • Share examples of good practice
  • Discuss how the sector can improve uptake of Gift Aid

The seminar would be useful to both fundraisers and finance officers or treasurers - indeed it would be good for both finance and fundraisers from the same organisations to attend.

Research by NICVA suggests that only 22% of donations are Gift Aided equating to £33m a year. Across the sector only 50% of Direct Debits and 90% of cash donations are not reclaiming the extra 28%+ the Gift Aid scheme permits.

Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be available from 12.30pm while the seminar will commence around 1pm and finishes normally around 2pm. It is open to both non-IOF and IOF members with a cover charge of £5.50 for members and £7.00 for non-members. The event is also a good opportunity to informally network with other fundraisers.

For more information and to register attendance at the event see the Community NI Events Calendar.

www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk


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