FAQs
Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
When does the International Fundraising Congress 2026 take place?
IFC 2026 takes place 20-23 October. The masterclass programme starts on 20 October, with the standard and online programmes commencing 21 October.
Where does the International Fundraising Congress 2026 take place?
The in-person event is hosted at the NH Noordwijk Conference Centre Leeuwenhorst in the Netherlands. The venue is approximately 45 minutes from Amsterdam City Centre and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
How do I apply to speak at the event?
Speaker applications for the 2026 event have now closed.
My organisation can’t afford my ticket; can I avail of a bursary place?
Yes! To support equitable access to IFC, we provide a limited number of cost-price tickets for eligible individuals via our Tier 1 Emerging Leader ticket pricing.
What does my in-person ticket include?
Everything but the kitchen sink!
- For tickets that include accommodation, your hotel stay is covered for the duration of your selected programme (three nights for masterclass delegates, two nights for standard programme delegates)
- All of your meals for the duration of the event, plus teas and coffees
- Entertainment including gala night, networking events, wellbeing opportunities, and drinks receptions
- Access to the full conference programme including masterclasses (for registered masterclass delegates), workshops, Innovation Hub sessions, the Big Debate, open discussions, and keynotes
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme
- Scheduled shuttle coach transfers to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- For delegates staying at our satellite hotels, regular scheduled shuttle coach transfers between your accommodation and the event
What is your approach to diversity, access, and inclusion at IFC?
As the Resource Alliance, we curate content and events to accelerate social change by inspiring collaboration and innovation within the nonprofit sector around the world. Through events like IFC, we help ideas to take root and then blossom in the fertile minds of fearless and innovative change agents from every corner of the world.
When we say we want to inspire everyone to take action, we really mean everyone. Equality is at the heart of creating the social change we want to see in the world. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we strive to drive equality for all, including our staff and the wider changemaking community. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diversity.
In line with our commitment to inclusion across race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, and religion, everyone is welcome at IFC. We place a high value on including a diverse range of voices in our sessions, in particular those from underrepresented communities. We are committed to ensuring IFC is a safe space for all, so please bring your authentic, whole selves to the event and enjoy being you!
Are there transfers to and from the conference venue?
Yes! We provide free shuttle coach transfers between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the NH Noordwijk Conference Centre Leeuwenhorst. Delegates who plan to arrive outside the scheduled shuttle coach times will be responsible for their own transfers and any associated costs.
Regular shuttle coach transfers are also provided between the event venue and our off-site hotels.
Where can I find an event schedule?
The full event schedule will be released as we approach IFC 2026.