Guidance on Employing a Fundraising Consultant

• Fundraising Consultants

The Institute of Fundraising provides guidance on employing a fundraising consultant written by Maggie Taylor which aims to ensure that both you and you chosen consultant get the best from your relationship.

This document gives charities some background on issues to consider when thinking about using a fundraising consultant. The IOF also provides guidance on model contracts and advice on paying consultants on a commission basis.

To download the guide to employing a consultant visit the Institute of Fundraising website www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/consultants/

or directly from: http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/Resources/Institute%20of%20Fundraising/Documents/PDF/Employing%20a%20consultant%20-%20revised%20August%202006.pdf

A list of local fundraising consultants can be found on the Community Buyer website www.communitybuyer.org.