EPA Standard
Fundraiser
Fundraisers help raise money and support for charitable causes. They do this through many channels, such as trusts and foundations, digital campaigns, major donors, corporate partners, community events, payroll giving, gift aid, and legacies. Along with raising money, Fundraisers also build awareness and encourage non-financial support for their cause. Their daily tasks help bring in vital income and connect with supporters to keep the organisation’s mission moving forward. They also research new opportunities and provide data to support the planning of future fundraising work. This role is often the first step in a fundraising career and can lead to more senior positions over time.
Level 3 
£8,000 
18 months
Why NCFE?
We’re an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) specialising in EPA delivery across health, education, early years, digital, social care, and business apprenticeship standards. We offer flexible and reliable EPA solutions supported by sector expertise, guidance documents and proactive service and support.
End-point assessment
The EPA for Fundraiser contains two methods of assessment:
Case for Support Pitch, Presentation with Questions and Answers (Q&As)
This assessment method consists of a 3000 word Support Pitch and a 15 minute Presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A session. It has two components and apprentices will need to prepare and deliver effectively, ensuring they appropriately cover the assigned knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs).
Component 1: apprentices will prepare and develop a Case for Support Pitch that will be based on a standalone topic and will cover a compelling and demonstrable case asking the audience to support the cause of the organisation.
Component 2: apprentices will prepare and deliver a Case for Support Presentation; the Presentation will be based on the Case for Support Pitch developed by the apprentice.
Grading: the Case for Support Pitch, Presentation with Q&As will be graded as Fail, Pass or Distinction by the Independent End-Point assessor (IEPA).
Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
The Professional Discussion should assess the KSBs assigned to this assessment method and the apprentice may use their Portfolio of Evidence to support their responses. It allows the apprentice to be assessed against KSBs that may not occur naturally on a daily basis. This assessment method will last 75 minutes (+10% at the discretion of the IEPA to allow apprentice to complete last point).
Grading: the Professional Discussion will be graded as Fail, Pass or Distinction by the IEPA.