Join EFA at September’s Skillshare – registration now open

Registration is open for the 15th Annual EFA Skillshare, which takes place in the beautiful city of Zurich on 26-27 September 2024.

This year’s theme is Shaping the Future of Fundraising in Europe: Technology, Trends & the Political Landscape, with the programme also including a focus on fundraising management.

Who’s it for?

Fundraising and philanthropy professionals working in nonprofit organisations and supplier-side, as well as consultants and researchers, are all invited to attend the Skillshare, with it particularly aimed at those in leadership and management roles.

About the programme

The event starts with a welcome dinner on day one, which follows EFA’s annual members-only AGA. The Skillshare programme then takes place on day two, kicking off with a look at ethical principles in fundraising and how to implement them with Hanspeter Bigler, Chair of this year’s Skillshare host Swissfundraising. ZHAW School of Management and Law will then share insights from 20 years of building a broad educational programme in fundraising management.

The programme will also include a deep dive into the European political environment and what it means for fundraising, with experts Yvette Kleekamp, Public Affairs, Goede Doelen Nederland; Eszter Hartay, Program Director, European Center for Non-For-Profit Law; and MEP Sergey Lagodinsky, who will be joining the event online.

The afternoon will see EFA members share their perspectives on two key topics: how the political landscape across European countries is influencing and reshaping the future of fundraising, and how different countries are integrating AI into their fundraising efforts, highlighting both successes and obstacles.

There will also be ample opportunities to network throughout the event, including at the Skillshare dinner on the evening of 26 September.

How to book 

The programme, as well as more information on how to book, can be found here. Once again, EFA is offering a special discount for more than one person registering from the same organisation.  The deadline for registering is 17 September.

EFA president Charlotte Rydh commented:

“The EFA Skillshare is an invaluable annual opportunity to share, learn and be inspired, and to connect with peers from across Europe in person. This year, we take a deep dive into some of the most important topics for fundraising, from ethics to the political landscape across Europe, and of course AI. We’re delighted too to include a focus on fundraising management. It’s an unmissable programme for anyone with an interest in this area or working in civil society. We look forward to seeing you all there.”

Last year’s Skillshare took place in Prague and saw a record number of representatives from fundraising associations, sector bodies, nonprofits and tech experts across Europe attend. Hosted by the Czech Republic’s Coalition for Easy Giving, the two-day event saw around 50 delegates share insights, expertise, and views on the theme of Elevate & Innovate: Empowering Fundraising in Europe. More here.