There are still a few tickets left for the Institute of Fundraising South East & London event this Thursday.

If you haven't been before then let me tell you a bit about it...

First Thursday is an informal and welcoming event that is organised by the volunteers of the IOF South East & London Committee. 

Each month we arrange a 20-minute master class on a fundraising-related topic and then provide nibbles and a friendly environment for fundraisers to meet and socialise together.

This month's master class is called "Developing a mass-participation programme at Diabetes UK"

You will learn about how Diabetes UK have grown and developed a mass-participation programme. In particular we’ll talk about how we've grown our flagship virtual event ‘Swim 22’ and how we translated the learnings from this into our exciting new ‘Million Step Challenge’, allowing us to reach a new audience and grow a community of engaged supporters.

Katie Simmons is an experienced fundraiser and senior manager. Currently Assistant Director, Engagement and Partnerships, she leads fundraising activity at Diabetes UK. Previously, she was Head of Community and Events at Diabetes UK, and has held a variety of roles at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, Bliss and NSPCC.

Laura Kirkwood is Head of Community and Events at Diabetes UK, and previously led events and mass-participation activity as Senior Events Manager. Laura has held a variety of senior Events roles including at Sue Ryder and RNIB.

The event kicks off at 6.00pm. Please do your best to arrive by 6.30pm at the latest to take full advantage of 20 Minute Masterclass.