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A great fundraiser is always looking for opportunities to learn even more Take a look at some of the free training opportunities and helpful resources available online.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-uk-charity-training-webinars/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Charity Excellence\u0022\u003ECharity Excellence\u003C/a\u003E offers free webinars and trainings that cover fundraising, governance, finance, and leadership development. 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