In France, the Association Française des Fundraisers (AFF) has secured re-certification of its Certificat Français du Fundraising (CFF) under the Standard Competence Framework for the seventh time.

Commenting, Yaële Aferiat, director of the AFF, said the renewed certification of the programme, which is delivered in partnership with the ESSEC Philanthropy Chair, was a significant recognition of the quality and relevance of the programme at an international level, and strengthens its legitimacy within a network of leading European organisations committed to excellence in fundraising education.

She added:

“This renewal also reflects the AFF’s ongoing commitment to evolve alongside the sector. As fundraising continues to transform in an increasingly complex and demanding environment, new professional profiles are emerging. Fundraisers today need to combine strong strategic thinking with advanced relational skills, to navigate the growing role of data and technologies such as AI, and demonstrate resilience in a rapidly changing world. Throughout these changes, we remain deeply committed to placing ethics and meaningful human relationships at the core of our approach. This certification highlights both the strength of our programme in a competitive landscape and our dedication to continuous improvement.”

In Switzerland, the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) Fundraising Management has achieved re-certification for the fifth time, alongside a first-time certification of the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Fundraising Management under the Advanced Competence Framework. The MAS programme is the only Swiss course accredited at this advanced level and is designed for professionals and managers who wish to assume responsibility in fundraising or prepare specifically for such a role. Both are delivered by the ZHAW Center for Arts Management in partnership with Swissfundraising.

The certification committee praised the Swiss Advanced programme, noting:
“Overall, the programme represents a model of excellence in advanced professional education, combining academic rigour, ethical awareness, and practical relevance. Continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback and international benchmarking further reinforces its commitment to quality and innovation.”

Prof. Dr. Leticia Labaronne, head of the Centre for Arts Management and head of the DAS and MAS Fundraising Management Programme commented on the importance of the recognition, saying:

“We are extremely proud that our fundraising programme — the only fundraising education programme in Switzerland to hold EFA accreditation — has been accredited by the European Fundraising Association since 2012. This renewed recognition of our Fundraising Diploma under the Standard Framework, together with the Fundraising Master Programme’s new certification under the distinguished Advanced Framework, reflects our long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation, and the highest international standards in fundraising education.”

EFA Certification

EFA’s Standard and Advanced frameworks define core competencies and provide structured guidance for education and practice. The EFA Certification Standard Competence Framework has been providing fundraisers with a professional qualification that is recognised both across Europe and internationally since 2007. EFA introduced the Advanced Competence Framework in 2022, which focuses specifically on the competencies and skills required for leading and managing a successful, contemporary fundraising organization.

With 14 accredited courses currently across Europe, the latest certifications reinforce the growing emphasis on high-quality, internationally benchmarked training for fundraising professionals.

Committee chair Pia Tornikoski commented:

“Fundraising as a profession varies across countries, and EFA’s Standard and Advanced Frameworks emphasise core competencies shared across the continent while allowing the flexibility to adapt programmes to national contexts.

“Reviewing the certification applications is both a rewarding task and a learning experience for committee members. I am glad that through the wide expertise of the committee we are also able to support and guide applicants during the process.”

In a changing and increasingly complex environment for nonprofits, fundraising is central to organizational success and sustainability. As a result, demand for high-quality professional development is growing rapidly, as fundraisers seek clear and credible pathways to build their skills, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and gain recognised qualifications that reflect the realities of modern fundraising practice.

Supporting the development of the fundraising profession is a core priority for EFA. Through its Certification programme, EFA facilitates training and formal qualifications that help fundraisers grow and excel. Earlier this year, EFA launched its revised Advanced Competence Framework. This provides a robust foundation for training providers to design courses that meet the evolving needs of fundraisers operating in a leadership or management capacity or looking to progress into such roles. Later this month, the EFA Learning Symposium (31 May – 1 June in Berlin) will bring together educators, experts, and senior fundraisers to explore what kind of education produces better fundraisers, stronger organizations, and more sustainable income.

Ahead of this, we spoke to three fundraisers about their own career journeys — how they started in fundraising, the training and opportunities they pursued, and the impact professional development has had on their work. They also share their advice for others looking to grow and succeed in fundraising.

Charley Burke, innovation and development manager, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, UK

How did you start in fundraising?
Like many professional fundraisers, I found my way into the sector through a growing awareness of the impact I wanted to have in my career. I have always been motivated by working on things that truly matter, and fundraising provides a meaningful way to contribute to positive change.

I started out in the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity marketing department where I developed a huge appreciation for the cause. My career in fundraising began through a six-month secondment managing community fundraising in Worcestershire. What began as a short-term opportunity evolved into a five-year journey.

Unlike many in the sector, I have remained with the same organization throughout my fundraising career. I now have the privilege of leading innovative income generation projects, driving forward new ideas to support and sustain our mission.

What key experiences or opportunities have helped you progress to where you are today?
A combination of practical experience, professional development, and sector engagement has been instrumental in my progression.

My background in marketing has been invaluable, equipping me with the skills to communicate compelling stories and build strong cases for support. Fundraising draws on a wide range of transferable skills, and this foundation has enabled me to engage supporters effectively and authentically. Networking and peer learning opportunities have broadened my understanding of the wider sector while allowing me to remain connected to an organization I am deeply passionate about.

Completing the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Diploma strengthened my theoretical knowledge and deepened my understanding of the diverse skill set required to deliver excellent supporter stewardship. Importantly, my organization actively champions innovation. During my time in community fundraising, I was given the autonomy to test new ideas, learn from failure, and respond to supporter needs in an agile way. This experience has been invaluable in shaping my approach, encouraging creativity, resilience, and a supporter-focused mindset.

How has professional training in particular helped you?
Fundraising is sometimes perceived as the more accessible or “lighter” side of charity work; however, while it is dynamic and rewarding, it is underpinned by critical knowledge and professional standards.

Professional training and credentials have been essential in ensuring that my work is delivered with transparency and accountability. Gaining formal qualifications has not only deepened my understanding of best practice, but strengthened my confidence in delivering strategic and impactful fundraising initiatives.

What are your top tips for progressing a career in fundraising?

1. Stay open to unexpected opportunities A career in fundraising doesn’t always follow a straight path. Being open to secondments, side projects, or internal moves can lead to long-term growth. What starts as a short-term role can evolve into something much bigger if you’re willing to step in, learn quickly, and make an impact.
2. Build on transferable skills and purpose Fundraising thrives on skills from other disciplines, in my case marketing, communications, relationship-building. Use what you already know to tell compelling stories and connect with supporters. At the same time, stay grounded in the cause; a clear sense of purpose will shape how authentically and effectively you engage others.
3. Invest in learning, networks, and experimentation Progress comes from a mix of hands-on experience, professional training, and learning from others. Seek out development opportunities, connect with peers, and don’t be afraid to test new ideas. Innovation often comes from trying, failing, and adapting. Build resilience and keep your focus on what supporters need.

Sanna Nupponen, fundraising coordinator, Tukilinja, Finland

How did you start in fundraising?

I have worked at Tukilinja for nearly 17 years. For more than 10 of those I have been at the very heart of our organization’s purpose: processing grant applications from low-income people with disabilities and people living with long-term functional impairments. My background is in social services, so moving into fundraising from my earlier social work role at Tukilinja felt like a natural step, and I had already seen first-hand the impact that the funds raised through our fundraising efforts can make.

My current role is coordinator of fundraising and grant operations. On the grants side, I am responsible for collaborative grants that we award together with partner organizations. On the fundraising side, I work on developing our fundraising and the communications that support it as a whole. This includes both creating new fundraising approaches and strengthening existing ones. Previously, our fundraising was based solely on income from Tukilinja magazine, which was sold through telephone fundraising. My role is therefore very varied, and what matters greatly to me is that I remain closely connected to our grant work — the core of our mission, and the reason why we raise funds in the first place.

What key experiences or opportunities have helped you progress to where you are today?

I completed a specialist vocational qualification in fundraising, which gave me the opportunity to explore the field in depth and from many different angles. Most importantly, however, I have found networking with experienced professionals in the sector incredibly valuable. I have also benefitted greatly from taking an active part in the training sessions and events organised by Vastuullinen Lahjoittaminen (VaLa ry), the Finnish fundraising association.

How has professional training in particular helped you?

Professional training gave me a broad overall understanding of what fundraising is and what it can be. It also helped me build strong professional networks, both with fellow students and with trainers, and those connections have provided an excellent foundation for ongoing professional networking and development.

What are your top tips for progressing a career in fundraising?

1. Network  My single most important piece of advice would be to build connections with other fundraising professionals. I would very warmly encourage people to take part, whenever possible, in events where they can meet others working in the field. In Finland, these include, for example, VaLa’s webinars and live events.
2. Keep a close eye on the wider fundraising field, including organizations that might at first seem like “competitors”. For instance, if you work in the social and health sector, it is still very worthwhile looking at how environmental organizations approach fundraising and learning from their ideas and practices.

Ingvild Vaale Arnesen, marketing manager, Sabima, Norway

How did you start in fundraising?
My journey began with the Norwegian Cancer Society, driven by a deep personal commitment that came from my own experience of losing my mother to pancreatic cancer. As a result, I felt a profound need to contribute to cancer research and treatment. That emotional connection drew me into fundraising — it was a cause I couldn’t ignore.

My path was also shaped by a Master’s degree in business and administration, chosen for its flexibility and broad opportunities. I was always drawn to nonprofit organizations but after the Norwegian Cancer Society I first worked with Oslo’s largest film festivals, where sponsorship and partnership elements introduced me to fundraising in a different context. Now, as marketing manager at Sabima, a Norwegian NGO working to protect the environment, I have returned to charitable fundraising.

What key experiences or opportunities have helped you progress to where you are today?

My progress has been shaped by a combination of education, diverse experiences, and the courage to align my work with my passions. My business degree provided a strong foundation, while my decision to study fundraising through a programme with Fundraising Norway and Plymouth University added credibility and structure to my skills.

Networking has also played a role. and professional training has offered valuable frameworks, insights and validation, but what has mattered most is the wish to pursue work that resonates with my values. I believe passion and authenticity are equally vital and powerful driving forces. I am also a self-taught photographer. This has also been a guiding passion for many years, reminding me what is really important and a great tool for understanding myself, my surroundings and what I care deeply about.

In my work, I bring not only a strategic and operational understanding of marketing but a strong visual sensibility, shaped by my background in photography. I believe deeply in the power of visual storytelling to connect with people, and my work is driven by a commitment to fostering both personal and collective growth. For me, it’s about more than just communication — it’s about using my insights into human nature and my creative skills to inspire connection and development, whether in my work, myself or in those I work with.

How has professional training in particular helped you?
Professional training, like the fundraising programme I took with Plymouth University and Fundraising Norway, gave me a structured framework and credibility. It validated my skills and deepened my understanding of the field. That said, my career as a photographer taught me that formal training isn’t everything — passion and authenticity are just as powerful. Training provided the tools, and my diverse experiences and personal drive shaped how I use them.

What are your top tips for progressing a career in fundraising?

1. Find where you want to make a difference. Fundraising is about purpose, so identify the causes or organizations that truly resonate with you.
2. Educate yourself. If you feel you need more knowledge or skills, seek out training or program to build knowledge, credibility and confidence.
3. Bring your unique experiences with you. Fundraising is different from working with commercial brands, even if brand-building is still important. Your diverse background can be an asset, so don’t underestimate what you already know.
4. My best advice? Be patient and don’t give up on your dreams and passion. Every experience matters, and sometimes it takes time to reach your goal. Stay committed to finding the places where you can truly contribute and make a difference.

Advanced Competence Framework – revised & restructured

EFA Certification is a European framework for national fundraising qualifications that supports fundraising associations across the continent to develop qualifications that share a common core syllabus and competencies, while reflecting their own cultural, economic and geographic contexts.

The Advanced Competence Framework launched in 2022 to guide training providers in equipping fundraisers with the advanced knowledge, skills, and strategic capabilities required for leadership and management roles within fundraising organisations.

It has now been revised and updated to reflect the changes that have taken place in fundraising since its launch, including the increased awareness of equity and diversity (and power and privilege) in philanthropy and fundraising, developments in fundraising ethics, and the emergence of artificial intelligence. The Framework has also been substantially restructured to provide clearer differentiation between ‘leadership’ and ‘management’.

New supplementary material

In addition, EFA has launched Developing Learning Outcomes: A Practical Guide Aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) . Developed to support the delivery of Advanced level professional fundraising education, it provides guidance on how to draft, review, and document learning outcomes in a consistent, auditable, and learner-centred way, aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Eduard Marček, EFA executive director says:

“In today’s increasingly complex and demanding environment, fundraising has never been more critical to organisational success, with the need for high-quality professional development and strong leadership more pressing than ever as a result.

“Together, the updated Advanced Competence Framework and the new supplementary guide provide a robust foundation for training providers to design and deliver leadership programmes that equip fundraisers with the skills, confidence, and strategic insight they need to lead effectively, now and into the future, whilst sitting within the shared European framework of the EQF. This is essential for strengthening both the fundraising profession and fundraising standards, across national contexts and Europe as a whole.”

Webinar launch

EFA officially launched the Advanced Framework during an EFA Certification Webinar on Thursday, 19 March.

During the session, Ian MacQuillin, director of international fundraising think tank Rogare and member of the EFA Certification Committee, outlined the key updates and new components of the Framework, including alternative pathways adapted to different educational levels.

Victoria McQuaid, qualifications manager at the UK’s Chartered Institute of Fundraising and EFA Certification committee member, introduced the new guidance: Developing Learning Outcomes: A Practical Guide Aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Learning Symposium

For those influencing fundraising talent, strategy, or professional development, the EFA Learning Symposium 2026 takes place on 31 May – 1 June, in Berlin. Organised by EFA and hosted by the Deutscher Fundraising Verband (DFRV), the event will bring together Europe’s leading thinkers, educators, certification experts, and senior practitioners to address one central question: why professional fundraising education is no longer optional — but strategic. More information here.

The event is particularly relevant for organisations delivering, developing, or accrediting fundraising education programmes across Europe.

What’s new

EFA’s certification scheme – the first European qualification framework for fundraising when launched in 2007 – enables fundraising associations to develop qualifications that share a common core syllabus and competencies, while reflecting their own cultural, economic and geographic contexts. The Advanced Competence Framework was launched in 2022 and has been revised to reflect the changes that have taken place in fundraising since then, including the increased awareness of equity and diversity (and power and privilege) in philanthropy and fundraising, developments in fundraising ethics, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.

As well as being updated with new competencies and content, the Framework has been substantially restructured. A central focus is fundraising leadership with clear differentiation between ‘leadership’ and ‘management’. The Framework is intended to support existing fundraising leaders and managers, and to identify and develop the next generation – especially leaders – across all the European fundraising professions.

In addition to the updated Advanced Competence Framework, EFA is also launching “Developing Learning Outcomes: A Practical Guide Aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)”. Developed to support members in creating new fundraising qualifications, it provides guidance on how to draft, review, and document learning outcomes in a consistent, auditable, and learner-centred way, aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

During the session, Ian MacQuillin will outline the key updates and new components of the Framework, including alternative pathways adapted to different educational levels, and Victoria McQuaid will introduce “Developing Learning Outcomes: A Practical Guide Aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)”.

Get familiar with the webinar recording and materials:

• Presentation Ian MacQuillin
• Presentation Victoria McQuaid
• Presentation Pia Tornikoski
• EFA Advanced Competence Framework
• Developing Learning Outcomes: A Practical Guide Aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
• Applying for EFA Certification

Starting on 25 April with dinner and a celebration of Finnish fundraising association VaLa’s 20^th anniversary, the Symposium then saw a full day of talks and workshops on 26 April, led by members of EFA’s Certification Committee and other expert consultants and trainers.

VaLa’s Pia Tornikoski & Tessa Robertsson

The programme took attendees through updates on EFA’s Standard and Advanced Frameworks, as well as insights into how to effectively launch and sustain fundraising educational pathways and build networks for effective collaboration. It also included an overview of the environment for fundraising and philanthropy in Finland and the role of fundraising education in helping nonprofits overcome the challenges, delivered by Ari Inkinen, director of administration at SOSTE.

Collaboration a key theme

Collaboration was a key theme of the Symposium, with Charities Institute Ireland’s Annelies Coghan discussing its role in improving fundraising practices, and why facilitating the sharing of materials and trainers is pivotal for fostering knowledge exchange and helping organisations get started with certified programmes. She also shared how the CII is working to encourage more fundraisers in Ireland to take its certificate and diploma.

In his session, consultant and trainer Timo Järvensivu presented ideas on how to create and manage vibrant strategic networks, including daily practice and strategic steps for successful management, and different types of networks and their pros and cons. His book on the topic is free to download: Managing (in) Networks – Learning, Working and Leading Together.

Shared experiences

Group discussion at the EFA Certification Symposium

Sessions also shared the experiences of a fundraiser that has benefitted from professional fundraising education, and of an educational provider.

Katariina Schmidt, partnerships manager at The Association of Friends of the University Children’s Hospitals, and Kummit / EFA Certification alumni talked about her personal journey to becoming a fundraising leader. Later, VaLa’s educational partner Rastor Institute provided an overview of how to start a good and qualified educational programme, including their experiences: from planning the course content, to aligning with EFA’s criteria, launching, and awarding their first certificates.

EFA Certification Frameworks – support & updates

Providing information on the EFA Certification process, Janet Phillips, from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and part of the EFA Certification Committee, took attendees through the stages to becoming EFA Certified, the support the Committee offers, and its plans for developing this further.

EFA Certification Committee

A workshop with Andrea Caracciolo di Feroleto and Francesca Lucci, ASSIF / EFA Certification Committee, was aimed at those already running a certified course. It focused on providing insights into key success factors for optimising educational programmes, as well as stumbling blocks to be avoided.

Moving on to the EFA Advanced Framework, the Committee’s Ian MacQuillin (Rogare) talked attendees through the plans for revision, the rationale behind this, and the new inclusions EFA plans to incorporate, including EDI and AI. This work has already begun and will be completed in 2025. It was also announced that the committee is working on ideas for some shorter educational modules, and to help with cross-national collaboration of lecturers and providers.

Chair of the EFA Certification Committee Paul Dalby then took a further look at the Advanced Framework, this time to discuss its role in promoting leadership.

The Symposium concluded with reflections on takeaways from the day by Dalby and Pia Tornikoski, secretary general of VaLa.

Commenting, Certification Committee chair Dalby, said: “EFA Certification is on the move to meet the challenges of changing philanthropy and the differing needs of different countries looking for quality fundraising education.”

To find out more about EFA Certification, click here.

Committee members & attendees – 2024 Certification Symposium

The full programme is now available, and offers a broad range of topics of interest to those already running EFA Certified programmes, those considering applying for EFA Certification, and anyone with an interest in developing and improving fundraising education.

The Symposium starts on the evening of April 25 with a welcome dinner and celebration of Finnish fundraising association VaLa’s 20th anniversary. Following this, April 26 is a full day of sessions and workshops led by members of EFA’s Certification Committee and other expert consultants and trainers.

The Symposium programme

Morning sessions

• Elevate your career: the transformative impact of professional fundraising education with Katariina Schmidt, Partnerships Manager, The Association of Friends of the University Children’s Hospitals / EFA Certification Alumni.
• Exploring the fundraising landscape in Finland: insights from SOSTE’s social impact, with Ari Inkinen, Director of Adminstration at SOSTE
• Streamlining your process to professional fundraising certification, with Janet Phillips, Chartered Institute of Fundraising / EFA Certification Committee
• Broadening perspectives: sharing resources and expertise for enhanced fundraising practices, with Annelies Coghlan, Charities Institute Ireland / EFA Certification Committee
• Launching & sustaining fundraising educational pathways: Workshop 1 – Setting the foundations for excellence, with Liisa Ylikojola, Rastor Institute and Soile Bar-Josef, VaLa Finnish Fundraising Association / EFA Certification Committee; Workshop 2 – Optimizing certified programmes: strategies for sustainable success, with Andrea Caracciolo di Feroleto and Francesca Lucci, ASSIF / EFA Certification Committee

Afternoon sessions

• Evolving practices: updates and insights on fundraising leadership frameworks. Part 1 – Rationale and revisions: updating the advanced fundraising framework, with Ian MacQuillin, Rogare / EFA Certification Committee; Part 2 – Defining leadership within the evolving fundraising landscape, with Paul Dalby, Chair, EFA Certification Committee
• Building vibrant strategic networks: tactics for effective collaboration, with Timo Järvensivu, Consultant and Trainer
• Reflecting on insights: synthesizing key takeaways and charting the future, with Pia Tornikoski, Secretary General, VaLa Finnish Fundraising Association, and Paul Dalby, Chair, EFA Certification Committee

More detail on these sessions, and booking information can be found here.

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The programme offers a broad range of topics for discussion, which will be of interest to those who are already running EFA Certified programmes, those who are considering applying for EFA Certification, and anyone else with an interest in developing and improving fundraising education.

The Symposium starts on the evening of the 25 April with a welcome dinner and celebration of Finnish fundraising association VaLa’s 20th anniversary. Following this, the 26 April is a full day of sessions and workshops led by members of EFA’s Certification Committee and other expert consultants and trainers. These will cover everything from an in-depth look at EFA’s Advanced Framework, first launched in 2022; to launching and sustaining fundraising educational pathways; and how to build vibrant strategic networks for effective collaboration.

Sessions include: Streamlining your process to certified fundraising certification; Broadening perspectives: sharing resources and expertise for enhanced fundraising practices; and Evolving practices: updates and insights on fundraising leadership frameworks. There are also workshops on launching and sustaining fundraising educational pathways, focusing both on setting a programme up, and optimising existing certified programmes.

Dates and booking

The event takes place on 25-26 April, in Helsinki, Finland, and registration is open until 17 April.

The full programme and booking details can be found here.

Paul Dalby, chair of the EFA Certification Committee commented:

“The Certification Symposium is always a popular and dynamic event with a programme full of inspiration, and this year is no exception. It provides a valuable opportunity to find out more about EFA Certification and what it offers, to learn how to both develop and maintain a successful, certified programme for fundraisers, and of course to network, and enjoy the beautiful city of Helsinki! I would urge anyone with an interest in developing and improving fundraising education to join us.”

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The EFA Certification Symposium is back for 2024 and this year takes place on 25-26 April in Helsinki, Finland, with the topic: Developing and Improving Fundraising Education in Europe: Sharing best practices and insights from fundraising education research.

The Symposium starts with a welcome dinner and celebration of Finnish fundraising association VaLa’s 20^th anniversary on the evening of 25 April. Following this, the 26 April will see a full day of sessions and workshops led by members of EFA’s Certification Committee and other expert consultants and trainers, covering everything from an in-depth look at EFA’s Advanced Framework, first launched in 2022; to launching and sustaining fundraising educational pathways; and how to build vibrant strategic networks for effective collaboration.

EFA Certification Symposium 2024 Programme

Venue: The venue for the event is SOSTE in Helsinki, Finland.

Hotel accommodation is available at special rates for Symposium participants (10 minute walk to the venue)

Hotel Fabian (subject to availability): EUR 125 for a double room for single occupancy and EUR 145 for double occupancy, both including breakfast. Click here to book at the special rate.

The deadline for booking hotel accommodation at the above special rates is 4 April 2024. Bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 72h before arrival. For cancellations made after this date or for no-shows, the hotel will charge the full amount for the first night.

Registration: The registration deadline is: 17 April. Please register here:

With nonprofits across Europe facing intensifying pressures, from recruitment difficulties to financial uncertainty, and challenges to the civic space, the AGA saw EFA reaffirm its top priorities for 2023-2025. These are to be the collective voice for Europe’s fundraising community, and to advocate for the ongoing development and professionalisation of the European fundraising sector.

In line with these priorities, the Board will recruit a director in 2024.

President of EFA Charlotte Rydh explained:

“With the challenges faced nonprofits right across Europe exerting ever more pressure, EFA’s role as the voice of the fundraising community has never been more important. To take us to the next level of our development, it’s time for us to expand. Appointing a part-time director will provide us with valuable additional expertise and propel us forward on this next stage of our journey.”

Further details on this process will be announced in due course.

Board and Committee changes

EFA’s September AGA also saw two new Board members appointed: Laurence Lepetit (France générosités), and Francesca Lucci (ASSIF), with vice president Jan Gregor and chair of the Public Affairs Committee Simona Biancu stepping down. Lepetit will focus on EFA Public Affairs, while Lucci joins the EFA Certification Committee. Siri Nodland (Fundraising Norge) was re-elected, and will focus on Membership.

Charlotte Rydh, Scott Kelley, Paul Laird, and Larissa Probst remain in post for another term.

The full EFA Board is as follows:

Charlotte Rydh – President

Scott Kelley – Treasurer

Laurence Lepetit – Public Affairs

Siri Nodland – Membership

Paul Laird – Communications

Larissa Probst – Strategic Partnerships

Francesca Lucci – Certification Committee

The EFA Certification Committee was further bolstered with the appointments of Soile Bar-Yosef (VaLa), and Annelies Coghlan (Charities Institute Ireland). In addition, Janet Phillips (Chartered Institute of Fundraising) has joined the committee this year and Paul Dalby (Deutscher Verband Fundraising) was confirmed as chair. Paul will also join the Board as a co-opted member when needed.

More on EFA’s Skillshare here.