Association of Fundraising Consultants (AFC)

Members of the Association of Fundraising Consultants (AFC) are accredited to the highest professional standards available within the Europe Union. Established in 1990 by fundraising consultants who recognised the need to provide a European professional standard, AFC membership has become a hallmark for best practice within the not-for-profit sector. AFC member firms serve clients of every size and purpose within the not-for-profit sector. With a wealth of experience in raising hundreds of millions of pounds, our members represent the most respected and qualified consultants available.

http://www.afc.org.uk

Giving Institute

Leading Consultants to Non-Profits, an international association of leaders in the philanthropic consulting field. Its 38 member firms have specialties in all areas of philanthropic consulting, including fundraising, executive search, capital campaigns, feasibility studies and marketing communications. Its mission is to advance the practice of philanthropy through research, education and best practices.

http://www.aafrc.org

Association of Philanthropic Counsel (APC)

A US association of consulting firms specializing in governance, management and fundraising. APC members adhere to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, assuring that non profit organizations of all sizes can confidently engage experienced, qualified counsel focused on client satisfaction and results.

http://www.apcinc.org

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

As stewards of the public trust, Certified Fund Raising Executive International certifies fundraising professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in serving the philanthropic sector. CFRE International fulfils this mission by establishing and administering a voluntary certification process based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of philanthropic fundraising. In furtherance of its mission, CFRE International promotes voluntary certification, in dialogue with government and other bodies globally, as the preferred alternative to licensure and/or government regulation.

http://www.cfre.org

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)

As a charity, CAF works towards a world in which giving effectively in a committed way is a recognised part of everyday life. CAF works to raise the profile of giving, lobby for tax breaks and provide an increasingly broad suite of services to charities and their supporters.

http://www.cafonline.org

Charity Commission

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales. Its aim is to provide the best possible regulation of these charities in order to increase charities’ efficiency and effectiveness and public confidence and trust in them.

http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk

Directory of Social Change (DSC)

The Directory of Social Change aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide. The DSC enables the community and voluntary sectors to achieve their aims through being an independent voice, providing training and information.

http://www.dsc.org.uk

Institute of Fundraising

The Institute of Fundraising is the professional body that represents fundraisers in the UK. Our mission is to support fundraisers, through leadership, representation, standard setting and education, to deliver excellent fundraising.

http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

NCVO is a lobbying organisation and represents the views of its members, and the wider voluntary sector to government, the European Union and other bodies. NCVO are also at the leading edge of research into, and analysis of, the voluntary sector.

http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

Fundraising information and resources for fundraisers

Council for Advancement and Support of Education -
CASE Members

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is the professional organization for advancement professionals at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education. CASE also offers a variety of advancement products and services, provides standards and an ethical framework for the profession, and works with other organizations to respond to public issues of concern, while promoting the importance of education worldwide.

http://www.case.org/membership/members.cfm?company_start=c

Hutt Professional - risk management and financial planning

Hutt Professionals use their experience to select the best value insurance and financial products to match your needs.

http://www.huttprofessional.co.uk

World Philanthropists Organisation

Worldphilanthropists.org is a non-denominational, non-political organization designed to bring together on one site as much relevant information as possible on the subject of philanthropy.

Hotfroguk.co.uk

Zoominfo.com

Aht.org.uk

The Animal Health Trust is a charity that has been helping dogs, cats and horses for more than half a century.

http://www.aht.org.uk/fundraising_80th.html

Ark Creative
Ark Creative provide a full suite of creative services. From initial concept through to printed artwork, whether it's books, brochures or a piece of direct mail, they can project manage all or part of the process depending on your requirements.

Employee Ownership Association
The Employee Ownership Association is the association of employee owned and trust owned businesses. They provide information and help on employee ownership to business owners, business advisers, employees, co-owned companies, and others with an interest in employee ownership.