How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Fundraising and Development Officer in Ireland

Q: What is the Certified Fundraising and Development Officer?

The Certified Fundraising and Development Officer is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Sales & Marketing.

Executive Summary

Certified Fundraising and Development Officer

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Fundraising and Development Officer (CFUN) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in project planning, delivery and programme management.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CFUN holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Fundraising and Development Officer

Acronym

CFUN

Who Should Enrol?

Project Coordinators and Officers
Project and Programme Managers
PMO and Portfolio Professionals
Team and Delivery Leads

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards

Operational Excellence

Apply world-class frameworks to improve performance and outcomes

Strategic Thinking

Develop the analytical and strategic skills demanded at the executive level

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to project planning

Global Employability

Qualify for project planning roles across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Project Initiation, Scope and Planning

✦Schedule, Cost and Resource Management

✦Risk, Quality and Procurement in Projects

✦Agile, Hybrid and Delivery Approaches

✦Programme, Portfolio and Benefits Management

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Fundraising and Development Officer

Certified Fundraising and Development Officer: industry context, trends and professional standards
Project management principles and lifecycle
Projects, programmes and portfolios
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
The project environment and stakeholders
Project roles and the project manager
Business case and strategic alignment
Project governance and assurance
Ethics and professional responsibility
Predictive, agile and hybrid approaches
Career pathways and professional development

DevOps, CI/CD and release management

DevOps, CI/CD and release management
Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery
Web and mobile application development
Platform engineering and reliability (SRE)
Monitoring, observability and logging
Network security and zero trust
Cost, performance and capacity management
Curriculum and programme design
Account opening, KYC and customer due diligence
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Ratio analysis: liquidity, profitability, gearing
Pricing strategy and models
Decision rights and accountability
Anti-corruption and honest reporting
Stakeholder satisfaction

Software design patterns and quality

Software design patterns and quality
Maintenance, refactoring and technical debt
Data modelling and database design
Building your professional portfolio and evidence of practice
Mentorship, networks and the community of practice
Requirements engineering and user stories
Version control and collaborative development
Testing, QA and test automation
SQL and relational databases
NoSQL and modern data stores
Data warehousing and data lakes
ETL, data pipelines and engineering
Business intelligence and reporting
Data analytics and visualisation
Big data technologies and platforms

SQL and relational databases

SQL and relational databases
NoSQL and modern data stores
Data warehousing and data lakes
Data privacy and protection
Network design, LAN/WAN and topologies
TCP/IP, DNS and routing
Wireless, mobile and edge networking
Cloud platforms and services
Containerisation and Kubernetes
Serverless and microservices
Prioritisation and portfolio value
Forecasting and variance analysis
Designing your first 90 days after certification
Your one-year professional development trajectory
The two-year horizon: expertise, leadership and professional standing

Designing your first 90 days after

Designing your first 90 days after certification
Your one-year professional development trajectory
The two-year horizon: expertise, leadership and professional standing
Recertification, CPD and staying current

Recertification, CPD and staying current

Recertification, CPD and staying current
Building your professional portfolio and evidence of practice
Mentorship, networks and the community of practice

Requirements engineering and user stories

Requirements engineering and user stories
Version control and collaborative development
Testing, QA and test automation

Procurement and Supply

Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Preparing financial statements
Interpreting financial statements
Subcontractor and supplier management
Reporting quality and governance
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Management accounts and dashboards
Goal setting and contracting
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value
Contract oversight in the public sector
Leading procurement projects and change
Team leadership in procurement
Procurement transformation and operating models

Change and Innovation

Innovation in service delivery
Measuring CX transformation impact
Digital transformation in banking
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Foreign exchange and treasury operations
Technology governance and change control
Foreign exchange and hedging
Supplier development and innovation
Change management and adoption
The finance function and digital transformation
Regulatory change management
Innovation and continuous delivery
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control

Strategic Context

Digital disruption and modern go-to-market
Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Growth strategy and demand generation
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Agile marketing and experimentation
Marketing and sales ethics
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge
Market and customer analysis
Supply market analysis
Competitive bidding processes
Financial inclusion strategy
Business process mapping

Inclusion and Equity

Handling vulnerable customers
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Nomination, succession and diversity
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Team diversity and inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Digital accessibility and inclusion
Vulnerability management
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Diversity and pay-equity analytics
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership
Budget vs actual and variance
Assets, liabilities and equity reporting
Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development

Crisis and Resilience

Managing growth, risk and resilience
Reputation and crisis communications
Operational risk and resilience
Business continuity and crisis management
Crisis communications
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Business continuity and recovery
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Managing difficult stakeholders
Working with product and operations

Research and Method

Qualitative and quantitative research
Trend analysis and foresight
Segmentation and needs analysis
Baseline surveys and data collection tools
Data quality, analysis and reporting
Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment
Forecasting and planning
Financial and technical feasibility analysis
Advisory service design and delivery
Journey and process redesign
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Cost and profitability analysis
Designing and facilitating groups
Designing an intervention or programme
Habit change and behaviour design

Knowledge and Records

Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Knowledge management and capability building
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Professional reporting and documentation
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Health records, data and confidentiality
Data visualisation for finance
Decision support and insight
Record-keeping and data protection
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Professional documentation and presentation
Professional report writing and presentation
Lessons learned and knowledge management

International and Donor Context

Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Communicating financial results
Proposal development and donor reporting
Supplier and category performance
Category management and strategy development
Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)
Cost and price analysis
Contract types and risk allocation
Negotiation strategy and planning
Contract performance and exit
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches

Leadership and Governance

Values-based decision-making
Corporate governance and accountability
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Managing team performance and dynamics
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Ethics and responsible leadership
Quality management and standards
Managing resistance and capability building
Competitive bidding and tender management
Managing supplier communications
Contract governance and compliance
Duty of care and risk management
Managing risk and difficult cases
Managing complexity and comorbidity
Practice management systems

Risk, Compliance and Assurance

Quality management systems and audits
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Regulatory duty and accountability
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Enterprise risk management in banks
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Liquidity risk and asset-liability management
Attachment and developmental theory
Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Risk assessment and safety planning

Resources and Value

The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
The role of finance in organisations and value creation
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
Long-term value creation and stewardship
Cost concepts, classification and behaviour
Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis
Earned value management
Time and cost control
Managing schedule and budget performance
Portfolio and resource management systems

Evidence and Reporting

Project data, reporting and analytics
AI and predictive project analytics
Data quality and governance
Marketing analytics and attribution
Web and campaign analytics
Customer data platforms and segmentation
Web, campaign and funnel analytics
Dashboards and performance reporting
Sales analytics and forecasting tools
Reporting to leadership
Monitoring and evaluation with data
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Analytical techniques and bias
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Integrated and sustainability reporting

Stakeholders and Engagement

Customer and community engagement
Assurance engagements and standards
Stakeholder communications
Engagement and motivation
Measuring engagement and impact
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Engagement, motivation and energisers
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Employee engagement models and drivers
Partnering and co-creation with customers
Negotiation with clients and partners
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms

Planning and Delivery

Continuous improvement of delivery
Voice, communication and delivery
Continuous improvement of programmes
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Compliance frameworks and programmes
Managing HR projects and change
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Onboarding and induction programme design
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Building high-performing project teams
Campaign or go-to-market plan
Campaign planning and execution
Account planning and whitespace analysis

Communication and Influence

Negotiation and influencing
Professional and persuasive communication
Ethics in communications
Communications strategy and planning
Internal communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Presentation and public speaking
Professional report and presentation
Cryptography and secure communications
Facilitation skills and presence
Virtual and hybrid facilitation
Integrated marketing communications (IMC)
Communicating and reporting to leadership
Facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Safety communication and campaigns

Quality and Improvement

Outcome and process measures
Quality and delivery metrics
Continuous improvement and retrospectives
Driving measurable delivery improvement
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Quality planning and assurance
Quality control and continuous improvement
Integrated risk and quality control
Professional standards and ethics
Continuous improvement and optimisation
Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Product safety and standards
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Continuous improvement cycles

People and Capability

Peer support and consultation
Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
Collaboration and teamwork
Scaling delivery capability
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Virtual and distributed teams
Team leadership and motivation
Leading project teams
Team development and effectiveness
Coaching and developing team members
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Complaint data and learning
Leading service teams

Technology and Systems

System operation and performance
Digital and self-service transformation
Closed-loop feedback systems
Self-service and digital support
CRM systems and customer data
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Digital, mobile and internet banking
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets
Digital disruption and the future of banking
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Client feedback and satisfaction

Environment and Sustainability

Emerging assurance areas (ESG)
Evidence-based improvement
The regulatory and legal environment
Responsible and sustainable governance
ESG principles and frameworks
Environmental governance and climate risk
Governance of ESG and reporting
Lessons learned and development
Sustainability and environmental duty
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Environmental legal compliance
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Embedding sustainability in sourcing

Ethics and Accountability

Conflicts of interest and transparency
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Psychoeducation and workshops
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Professional ethics in customer service
Complaints, redress and accountability
Responsible and ethical service
Ethics and integrity in banking
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Professional ethics in technology
Data ethics, privacy and protection
Ethics and independence
Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR

Policy and Institutions

Media and public communication
Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Public, private and non-profit governance
Policy, planning and objectives
Public versus private procurement
Public procurement frameworks and principles
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Psychoeducation and public communication
Change and adoption in projects
Professional case study and presentation

Service and Beneficiaries

Water-user associations and governance
Customer service and experience principles
Customer expectations and satisfaction
The customer experience (CX) discipline
Service culture and brand promise
Customer experience transformation
Governance of service standards
Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable service improvement
Customer service and CX strategy
Customer and brand health metrics
Building strategic customer relationships
Customer success and retention
Customer lifetime value and profitability

Safety and Wellbeing

Health and safety legal duties
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Safety culture and leadership
Influencing and safety leadership
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Confidentiality and health data
Designing a safety programme or control
Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk
Contractor and visitor safety
Predictive safety analytics
Automation and safety technology
Event risk, safety and contingency planning
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Evidence-based practice
Treatment planning and review

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Fundraising and Development Officer principles aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve project planning, delivery and programme management
Master project initiation, scope and planning and schedule, cost and resource management
Apply risk, quality and procurement in projects and agile, hybrid and delivery approaches in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in project planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CFUN certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CFUN?

This certification is ideal for Project Coordinators and Officers, Project and Programme Managers, PMO and Portfolio Professionals and Team and Delivery Leads, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CFUN certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CFUN internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CFUN certification?

The Certified Fundraising and Development Officer is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CFUN certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CFUN?

The Certified Fundraising and Development Officer is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CFUN?

The Certified Fundraising and Development Officer carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CFUN while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CFUN?

Graduates progress towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles. The CFUN strengthens your expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations.

Certified Fundraising and Development Officer

Certified Fundraising and Development Officer

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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