A UK registered charity whose mission is to build the fundraising capabilities of the non-profit sector worldwide. It grew out of the International Fund Raising Group in 1981. It operates an annual forum and regional events and provides good tips and guidance notes. Of interest to cultural NGOs. It is a source of serious learning opportunities, with free access to information and material. They offer some bursaries for training and a Global Connections bi-monthly electronic newsletter, a publication on fundraising. It also provides training resources, news, and information on local training events.