Upcoming Events:
Virtual Learning Lunch: Strategy 101: Strategic Planning for Purpose with Alicia McKay
9 Feb 202113:00 - 14:00
Online
Alicia McKay is New Zealand's leading expert in strategy and change. In this session, she shares some tips and tricks for nailing your strategic planning. Not to be missed!
Virtual Learning Lunch: The art of conversation: The science behind the Regular Giving acquisition interaction with Karina Rottinger and Fi McPhee
18 Feb 202112:00 - 13:00
Online
Have you ever wondered how the best ‘fundraisers in the field’ directly speak to the public to engage and inspire them to get behind a cause? Many of us, as fundraisers, could learn a lot from the mass market approach taken in Regular Giving acquisition. Speakers: Karina Rottinger and Fiona McPhee.
Virtual Learning Lunch: Bitcoin with Anne Connelly and Jason Shim
24 Feb 202112:00 - 13:00
Online
Bitcoin. How can this new technology help with fundraising? Speakers: Anne Connelly and Jason Shim.
Virtual Learning Lunch: With Michelle Jennings and Tim Barnaby of Rougue - DATE TBC
1 Mar 2021 (0:00) - 31 Mar 2021 (0:00)
Online
Date and Information TBC. Speakers: Michelle Jennings and Tim Barnaby of Rougue.
Virtual Micro Masterclass: Campaigning Fundraisers can Change the World with Ken Burnett
18 Mar 202112:00 - 13:30
Online
But how should they be doing it, so they have most fun, gain most satisfaction and raise the most money? This Micro Masterclass is presented by one of the Best of industry global changemakers: Ken Burnett.
Virtual Learning Lunch: How to Write a Winning Grant with Robin L. Cabral
25 Mar 202112:00 - 13:00
Online
This "How To" webinar will provide a step-by-step approach to the grant writing process. Learn must-have tools for creating that winning proposal. Speaker: Robin L Cabral.
Virtual Micro Masterclass: Forever and a Day with John Lepp and Jen Love
15 Apr 202112:00 - 13:30
Online
Explore the crucial connection between your annual fundraising program and your legacy program. This Micro Masterclass will be presented by some of the Best of industry global changemakers: John Lepp and Jen Love, Agents of Good.
FINZ Core Education: Fundraising Essentials
1 May 2021 (0:00) - 31 Dec 2021 (23:59)
Online
Take the opportunity to add to your CV and complete our Fundraising Essentials Course. Designed to bring you up to speed, whether that is as a newbie to the sector or consolidating your fundraising knowledge. As a learner, you are valued.
Virtual Micro Masterclass: Information Coming Soon
1 May 2021 (0:00) - 31 May 2021 (0:00)
Online
Date and Information TBC. This Micro Masterclass will be presented by the Best of industry global changemakers.
FINZ Core Education: Ethics Module
1 May 2021 (0:00) - 31 Dec 2021 (17:00)
Online
Take the opportunity to add to your CV and complete our Ethics Module. Designed to provide members with a practical understanding of fundraising ethics and how to conduct fundraising in accordance with best practice.
FINZ: Education OnDemand
1 May 2021 (0:00) - 31 Dec 2021 (23:59)
Online
Take the opportunity to add to your CV and enjoy your Education OnDemand. Learning opportunities on your own terms and timing. Brush up on some skills that you may not have had a chance to investigate before!
FINZ 2021 Conference
22 Sep 2021 (8:00) - 24 Sep 2021 (17:00)
Wellington, New Zealand
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FINZ Event Calendar:
ALL YEAR
- Fundraising Essentials - 7 CFRE Pts
- Education on Demand
- Ethics Module - 1 CFRE Pt
JANUARY
Take the opportunity to add to your CV and complete:
- FINZ Ethics Module
- Fundraising Essentials
- Education on Demand
- Call for 2021 Conference Speakers
FEBRUARY
- 9 - Virtual Learning Lunch: Strategy 101: Strategic Planning for Purpose with Alicia McKay
- 18 - Virtual Learning Lunch: The Art of Conversation: The Science Behind the Regular Giving Acquisition Interaction with Karina Rottinger and Fi McPhee
- 24 - Virtual Learning Lunch: Bitcoin with Anne Connelly and Jason Shim
- Summer Magazine released
MARCH
- 18 - Virtual Micro Masterclass: Campaigning Fundraisers Can Change the World with Ken Burnett - Part of the Global Changemaker Series
- 25 - Virtual Learning Lunch: How to Write a Winning Grant with Robin L. Cabral
- Virtual Learning Lunch: TBC with Michelle Jennings and Tim Barnaby
APRIL
- 15 - Virtual Micro Masterclass: Forever and a Day with John Lepp and Jen Love - Part of the Global Changemaker Series
- 2021 FINZ Fundraising Excellence Awards Open
MAY
- Virtual Micro Masterclass: TBC with TBC - Part of the Global Changemaker Series
- Info coming soon
JUNE
- Info coming soon
JULY
- Info coming soon
AUGUST
- Info coming soon
SEPTEMBER
- 22-24: FINZ Conference
OCTOBER
- Info coming soon
NOVEMBER
- Info coming soon
DECEMBER
- Info coming soon
2021
- FINZ Speaker Tour TBC
- FINZ Fundraising Excellence Awards
- Learning Lunches
- FINZ Magazine releases
- 2021 FINZ Conference Booking & Scholarships Open
CFRE Accreditation
A voluntary credential that is recognized worldwide, the CFRE signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional.
CFRE is used by fundraisers across the globe to show accountability, service, and commitment to making a difference for good. The CFRE credential is vital to a fundraiser’s professional growth and that it sets the standard for ethical practice in the sector.
All FINZ Events are CFRE certified, and the points from these can go towards your CFRE accreditation.
Keep on top of your education with this handy CE Tracker, provided by CFRE International:
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CFRE Accreditation