Sharing & Networking - Regular giving fundraising programmes. Session aimed at those working in supporter care, individual giving and leadership roles. THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED
Resilience, stress and boundaries - essential skills for fundraisers Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - Fundraising is tough. It’s emotionally demanding, fast-paced, and often unpredictable. To keep going, you need more than passion—you need resilience, stress management, and strong boundaries to protect your wellbeing. Join us for this interactive, practical workshop. You’ll learn: ✅ How to build resilience and stay steady under pressure ✅ The signs of stress and quick strategies to manage it ✅ How to set and maintain boundaries to prevent burnout This session isn’t just theory - we’ll share real-life tools, group discussions, and practical exercises to help you navigate the challenges of your role with confidence. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.
Taster Session - Working with Third Parties by Jane Montague Session aimed at corporate fundraisers.
Sharing & Networking - Corporate Fundraising Session aimed at corporate fundraisers. THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED
Sharing and networking session to discuss in memory giving: funeral donations, tribute funds, memory trees / gardens, and any other related areas. This session won’t cover Light up a Life as we host several sessions a year on that topic. THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED Session aimed at those working in supporter care, individual giving, in memory
Supporting your team - a manager's guide Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at managers | heads of | directors working in fundraising and marcomms leadership roles in UK hospices Please only sign up for this session if you have line management responsibility - - - Managing a team of fundraisers isn’t just about hitting targets - it’s about keeping your people motivated, engaged, and well-supported. Hospice fundraising comes with unique pressures, and as a manager, you play a crucial role in helping your team navigate them. This practical, interactive workshop will help you: ✅ Recognise the early signs of stress and burnout in your team ✅ Create a culture of support, resilience, and psychological safety ✅ Implement strategies to balance high performance with team wellbeing With real-life examples, discussion, and actionable takeaways, you’ll leave with the tools and confidence to be a stronger, more effective leader for your fundraisers. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.
Half day course on data protection and direct marketing - GDPR & PECR
Presentation - How charity retail can improve patient care in hospices by Vicki Burnett, The Charity Retail Consultancy Session aimed at hospice retailers Retail strategy: - How having a strategic approach to retail can support the delivery of your hospice’s goals, what should be included and how to ensure the team share the vision Staff and volunteer recruitment and retention: - The sector’s biggest challenge today – what you can do to ensure you recruit and retain the right people to run your retail chain Investment and growth: - Identifying the key trends in charity retail right now, helping you to make informed decisions about when and how to invest and grow
Turning the dial - positive changes for the future Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - You’ve made it through the toughest times—but what’s next? It’s time to shift gears and create positive, meaningful change in your work and wellbeing. This interactive workshop will help you: ✅ Move from survival mode to a proactive mindset ✅ Identify small, impactful changes that will make a big difference ✅ Build habits and strategies to sustain long-term success Using practical tools, real-world examples, and group discussions, you’ll leave with a clear plan to turn the dial and shape a brighter future for yourself and your fundraising role.
Sharing & Networking - Q4 Reporting Session aimed at fundraising leaders: Directors | Heads of | Leads | Managers THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED