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.
Fundraising for Civic Space and Democracy
How can fundraisers respond to growing threats to civic space and democratic values across Europe? This resource hub brings together essential articles, toolkits, and case studies to help fundraising professionals navigate this urgent challenge — and mobilize support where it’s needed most.
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.
Past reports
- 2022 Nonprofit Pulse: Tracking Change in Europe Read the report
- 2021 Nonprofit Pulse: Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 Read the report
- 2020 The Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits in Europe Read the report
- Fundraising in Europe 2017 Read the report
- Fundraising in Europe 2015 Read the report
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.
Link to resources
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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