FIA Code Course
Course overview
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and enrolment includes access for 4 weeks from the time of purchase.
FIA members subscribe to a self-regulatory regime that raises the sector’s profile and enhances credibility and reputation with donors, government, and the community. Self-regulation is guided by the FIA Code, which was relaunched in 2017 and informed by the International Statement of Ethical Principles. All members across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand must comply with the Code.
As charities’ reliance on fundraising grows, we need to ensure that the public trusts fundraisers to raise, manage, and distribute their generous gifts ethically and responsibly.
Course aim
When you join FIA and complete the Code training, you are entitled to use the appropriate FIA Member logo, which signifies that you are committed to adhering to the Code and to ethical, best-practice professional fundraising.
The FIA Code course is designed to provide members (and others involved with fundraising) with a practical understanding of the Code and how to conduct fundraising in accordance with best practices. All FIA Members and anyone involved in fundraising, including staff, CEOs, board members, and volunteers, should complete the Code training.
An independent Code Authority oversees the Code's administration, which includes ongoing monitoring, complaints adjudication, and compliance training.
What you’ll learn
- transparent and ethical behaviour
- conduct towards and communication with Donors
- conduct towards and communication with Beneficiaries, including people in vulnerable circumstances
- professional engagement with Suppliers
FIA Code FAQ
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Participant level
All levels.
Who is this course for?
All FIA Members and anyone involved in fundraising, including staff, CEOs, board members, and volunteers, should complete the Code training.
Prerequisite knowledge
None.
Delivery
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete and enrolment includes access for 4 weeks from the time of purchase.
- The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete and enrolment includes access for 4 weeks from the time of purchase.
- Click the "Add to cart" button above to purchase the FIA Code Course.
Guidelines for enrolment
- Note: The FIA website provides access to both the Member Portal and the Learning Hub. These have separate logins — your username and password may be different for each.
- New Staff Member. Please ask your organisation’s nominated contact to add you to the Member Portal or email members@fia.org.au. Your details will sync within two hours.
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To Access the Learning Hub. Once you've been added to the Member Portal, click “Reset Password / New Staff Login” to activate your Learning Hub access.
If you require assistance, please email training@fia.org.au.
CFRE
Full participation in the FIA Code Course is applicable for up to 2.0 continuing education points in Category 1. B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
FIA Code
The Code covers:
- transparent and ethical behaviour
- conduct towards and communication with Donors
- conduct towards and communication with Beneficiaries, including people in vulnerable circumstances
- professional engagement with Suppliers