Why Digital?
NICVA has long supported the sector’s digital development.
Digitisation may have been about potential in the past, quickly becoming essential during the pandemic, and now, it's simply expected by our supporters. But it's never static and neither is the funding landscape.
Rising costs and a competitive fundraising environment means organisations still need to harness digital tools to unlock their fundraising potential, empower their supporters, generate unrestricted income and even be successful in funding schemes. AI, was not part of our 2021 #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series in December 2021, yet it’s now reshaping how we engage, automate, and communicate.
That’s why we’re revisiting digital fundraising in 2026—to help your organisation navigate today’s challenges and tap into the opportunities digitisation offers.
What’s available?
Keep checking this page for further updates, upcoming webinars and training, ‘how-to’ guides, case studies, and more under this theme to support on your fundraising efforts.
Events
Enthuse's Digital Fundraising Labs series | NICVA
NICVA is delighted to offer this series of free Digital Fundraising Labs in partnership with Enthuse, Europe’s number one charity first fundraising platform. From January to March, each one-hour session is designed to guide, inspire, energise, and empower your online fundraising approach.
Creating a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign | NICVA
Join Sport NI and Crowdfunder UK for an engaging free webinar designed to help you unlock the power of crowdfunding. Learn practical steps to create campaigns that inspire support and raise funds for your cause.
Maximising Contactless Donations with Give A Little - 19 February 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
This webinar is designed to help Northern Ireland’s charitable organisations navigate the transition from cash to digital giving with confidence and ease. Vicky Hewlett, Head of Marketing Communications at Give A Little explains how you can work towards building a sustainable cashless fundraising strategy with their solutions.
Using AI to create Social Media Content - 25 February 2026 - 9:30am to 1:00pm
Want to know how AI can support your social media efforts? This practical session helps you learn how to use AI tools to brainstorm ideas, create content, and improve efficiency.
Funding Fayre 2026 - 27 February 2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Funding Fayre, kindly supported by the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland, is a key event in our calendar: a chance to explore available funding, learn how to apply, connect with peers, and share insights. Registration has now closed for this event.
Already registered?
You can find out more and who'll be there here.
Guest Blogs
Ahead of their webinar for NICVA, Vicky Hewlett, Head of Marketing Communications at Give A Little updates us on their solutions.
Paul Montgomery, Operations Lead, gives an overview of the Stroke Association’s cashless donations journey, from early testing in 2024 and use at staffed events in 2025, to getting the technology in the hands of the supporter in 2026.
AI is reshaping work, but people remain the real advantage. This article explores how leaders can guide teams through disruption with clarity, soft skills and purposeful action, turning AI from a challenge into a meaningful opportunity.
Articles
We highlight current funding opportunities to build your digital capacity and capability and where NICVA can help.
The growing role of AI in our lives and workplace and the opportunities it presents in improving both accessibility and efficiency for organisations is apparent to many including funders. We highlight the position of some local funders and provide a list of useful resources.
To mark Cyber Awareness Month 2025 - Secure Our World”, NICVA shared a range of training and resources to help you and your organisation build stronger cyber resilience.
We highlight the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) ‘Cyber Action Toolkit’ - a service aimed at helping organisations improve their cyber security. The Toolkit is a free, personalised resource that provides small businesses with clear, bite-sized actions to work through at their own pace, helping protect their business’s money and reputation from cyber criminals.
Further resources
Explore the following tools, insights and frameworks that can help guide your organisation’s digital development:
- Wired-Up-Digital-Report-1.pdf
- Digital-Hub-Scoping-Study-Final-PRINT.pdf
- Charity Digital - Home
- Home - tech justice network Catalyst CIC
- The digital maturity matrix | NCVO
