May 2005: Leadership in Action
Leader of the pack
Michael Chaney AO is arguably Australia’s leading business figure, however, as Jeremy Bradshaw found, he also takes an active interest in community affairs. | more...
Acquisition by numbers
When it comes to direct mail acquisition, Lawrence Jackson argues that charities are focused on the short-term, do not understand how to measure returns, and consequently under-invest and fail to optimise long-term fundraising potential. | more...
Are your directors on board to raise funds?
Many fundraisers argue that one of the key responsibilities of not-for-profit board members is to “give, get or get off!” Mark Quigley asks two veteran directors just what they believe their role to be. | more...
What price the arts in the new economy?
Social and economic signals worldwide have implications for Australian arts organisations says Virginia Henderson AM. | more...
AbaF is abfab for the arts
The mission of the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) is to encourage and facilitate a culture of philanthropy and benefaction to the arts. | more...
Research results revealing
Members of the Baptist Church are more generous than members of other denominations, and Greek and US-born Australian residents are more generous than Australian-born residents. | more...
Dancing in the streets
It’s not every day that a donor gives $1 million. Kenneth Watkins, director endowment and private giving at The Australian Ballet now knows what it feels like to be on the receiving end. | more...
When should you choose to input tax fundraising events?
Some organisations are able to take advantage of “input taxing” for fundraising events. Greg Smith explains this option and when it should be applied. | more...
Research that pays
An increasing number of not-for-profits in Australia and New Zealand are developing major gift programs, and the key to their success is undertaking thorough prospect research. | more...
New Foundation will be one of Australia’s largest donors
Pat Sergi of property development company Tesrol is in the process of setting up a major new grant-making foundation in Australia. | more...
Tsunami’s lessons taken to heart
The devastation of the Asian tsunami has unleashed a surge of philanthropy in schools: NSW students and teachers have raised $1 million in the past eight weeks. | more...
Profile – Stephen Penberthy
Name: Stephen Penberthy Title: Director of Public Affairs Organisation: Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland (RFDS QLD) Previous Positions: Director of Public Relations & Fundraising, Box Hill Hospital, Melbourne Director | more...
Putting the “partner” in corporate partnerships
After many years in the corporate sector as a sales and marketing specialist, Dian Ball made the transition to the not-for-profit world where she has successfully applied her experience and skills to setting up corporate partnerships. | more...
Connecting with donor values makes good cents
While reaction to poignant images related to a cause such as the Asian tsunami may create a surge of one-off donations, the response generated by connection with donors’ core values will more likely secure commitment to sustained, predictable giving. | more...
Venture philanthropy beginning to make a difference
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) leapt out of the starting blocks only three years ago, but Australia’s first venture philanthropy organisation is already beginning to make a difference writes Jeremy Bradshaw. | more...
Through their eyes
If a not-for-profit is to succeed at fundraising, all the textbooks say CEOs must take their place at the head of the table. F&P asked three chief executives to discuss their perspective on the fundraising function and their role in it. | more...
Adventure events spark new levels of excitement
During the last decade, adventurous souls in the UK have raised millions of pounds for their favourite cause by undertaking “charity challenges.” As Justine Curtis explains, the trend is set to rise in Australia. | more...
DM integration first for Cancer Council
In a first for the Cancer Council NSW, an integrated acquisition campaign utilising direct mail, face-to-face and direct response TV is being trialled. | more...
Direct marketers need to lift their game
A variety of reasons are quoted for declining response rates to donor acquisition campaigns including: the tsunami, a lack of good lists, elections, the housing boom, and interest rates. | more...
Giving, Wyllie-Style
Award-winning WA philanthropist Bill Wyllie AM likes to really get involved with the projects he supports, offering as much value with his business skills as he can with his chequebook. | more...
Making the case
When it comes to capital fundraising campaigns, the top item on the “list of things to do” is the case for support. Heiko Plange provides some wisdom on producingwhat he calls the “campaign bible”. | more...
