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2018 has only just started - what a better time to start thinking about trying something new with your fundraising tactics? Experimenting with some new digital strategies and fundraising techniques could make all the difference for your charity this year. Here are some fundraising ‘tune-up’s for 2018.Mix up your social media and email marketingFundraising and social media can be a match made in heaven; however, it’s…

Online companies rely on good data to make informed business decisions so the demand for experienced and qualified data analytics professionals shows little sign of abating.According to Prosperity, salaries for data professionals with fewer than three years’ experience will start at 45k in 2018, while a senior Data Analyst with 5+ years’ experience can expect to earn 100k. Job Title Salary Data Analyst 55K – 100K…

There's no wonder that, in today's digital world, a big part of your marketing strategy is digital. Customers are almost always online, so you have to know where to find them, be able to observe their behaviour and reach them.To simplify your work, we've compiled a list of seven digital marketing strategies from top digital marketing experts. Adapt these to help your team and business grow.1. Create…

Do you dream of having a career that is fun, dynamic, and always exhilarating? Do you envision escaping the every-day boredom of an ordinary job and instead, working on digital marketing where no two days are ever the same? Do you see yourself using your creative side to create amazing digital strategies that will be talked about for years to come? Then you will LOVE working…

Job hunting is scary - we totally get it. Instead of looking at the job process as intimidating, it's important to look at it as a learning experience and an opportunity to reveal your talent and worth! An interview is the necessary key to unlock the door to your dream job.Like anything in life, you have a greater chance of success if you are armed with…

Fitzwilliam Institute's Java Programming students love our practical skills courses. John Mitchell, one of our most recent Diploma in Java Programming graduates, said: "I recently completed the Diploma course in Java Programming. This course was perfect for me, as I could attend the evening classes after my working day and it didn't interfere with my current commitments. I've gained invaluable modern skills, and as a result…

Businesses in Ireland are the best in Europe at using ecommerce, according to a new study. However, we are below EU standards when it comes to digital skills.Ireland is ranked in eighth place overall in the latest European Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), an indicator that summarises the performance of EU member states across a wide range of areas, from connectivity and digital skills to…

Andreas Needham, Communications Officer at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency: “I took the night classes for my Diploma in Public Relations with the Fitzwilliam Institute. I was working in marketing communications and PR in a tech company when I started the course, having recently made the move from magazine journalism. I was a journalism graduate but despite working in the ‘PR industry’, I didn’t have any formal…

Rose Servitova - Job Coach, Author & Festival Curator: “From observing trends in the non-profit sector and wishing to keep my skills fresh and relevant for any opportunities that may arise with my own employer (disability service) or elsewhere, I noticed that public engagement, fundraising, corporate partnership, sponsorship and event management were on the up. I researched far and wide before settling with Fitzwilliam Institute's Diploma…

Getting your first Public Relations role doesn't have to be difficult. Enrol on our Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations with Arranged Work Experience and we will help you secure that first essential internship. See our graduate Sadhbh Higgins' story below: "Fitzwilliam Institute Postgraduate Diploma is a great gateway to the world of PR. The course is extremely relevant to current industry case studies and topical PR…