Resources

Resources that may be useful to EFA members, observers and others within the fundraising community are published on this page. This includes research, common standards and specific resources for those developing a fundraising qualification through EFA's certification programme.

Nonprofit Pulse 2024: Tracking change in Europe & the development of AI

The Nonprofit Pulse 2024 report, from EFA, Salesforce, and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, reveals the biggest challenges and opportunities for nonprofits across Europe and how they are responding. For the first time too, the report also includes a special focus on the development of AI.

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Past reports

Certification resources

A range of resources are available to support those who are looking to develop national fundraising qualifications through EFA's Certification programme. These include the certification syllabus and framework, core principles, assessment guidelines, application form and more.

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Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving in Europe

This short report summarises the key fiscal schemes in place to promote individual giving in sixteen European nations in 2018. It focuses on the main incentives that national governments offer to encourage giving during donors’ lifetimes.

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International Statement of Ethical Principles

This statement sets out the fundamental ethical principles of fundraising, ratified by fundraising representatives from 24 countries at the International Ethical Summit, which took place in London during July 2018.

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