The International Fundraising Congress (IFC) is the world's leading conference on fundraising.

It is a must attend event for anyone who is serious about fundraising and here are just some reasons why you should attend in 2011:

  • Learn from the world’s best speakers tackling your topical issues – we have some great new speakers, such as AJ Leon (USA) joining some of our most popular speakers from previous years including Chris Carnie (Spain), Bill Toliver (USA), Mike Johnston (Canada), Bernard Ross (UK) and Karen Osborne (USA).
  • A fresh new programme – with a revised track structure to help you tailor your learning even more, new Great Debates presenting different perspectives on issues affecting all fundraisers and an enhanced Masterclass programme.
  • Learn from the best in national fundraising from around the world – with delegates and speakers from almost 60 countries. You can exchange ideas, learn from each other’s experience and hear best practice in national fundraising from top speakers.
  • Join the exciting social programme – including a first-timers networking session, The Resource Alliance Global Awards for Fundraising ceremony, the networking dinner, and of course our fantastic gala night party. The IFC is a social and networking experience you will never forget!

Are you a fundraiser from a small charity?

Like every year, the Resource Alliance will select 18 fundraisers from organisations with small training budgets and offer them the opportunity to join the Session Leaders team at the IFC 2011. As a member of this fun and vital team, fundraisers from all over the world will have the opportunity to:

  • Network with an international group of fellow Session Leaders, who are all fundraisers in their own right.
  • Network with world-renowned speakers and delegates from all over the world.
  • Join their preferred Masterclass and sessions, if and when possible.
  • Get a behind the scenes view of what its like to be involved in the organisation of the world's best fundraising Congress

For more information about the International Fundraising Congress, visit the website.