EFA Certification Symposium, Helsinki, 25-26 April 2024

Developing and Improving Fundraising Education in Europe: Sharing best practices and insights from fundraising education research

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: