August 2005: University Development
The dealmaker
University of Queensland vice chancellor John Hay has been achieving uncommon success in striking major philanthropic partnerships in the university sector. Jeremy Bradshaw takes a tutorial with the VC. | more...
Is this The Great Awakening?
Australian universities fell into a deep development slumber for many years and paid the price. Daniel McDiarmid asks if our tertiary institutions have at last awoken and seen the light. | more...
Alumni relations the Canadian way
For eight years Andrew Pentland was a senior development executive at McGill University, one of Canada’s oldest and most highly regarded. | more...
Seek synergy for success
The number and value of corporate partnerships have increased over the last decade, resulting in considerable benefits to both the community and business world. | more...
Don’t shoot the messenger!
Email may now be a common method of communicating with stakeholders, but not everybody is doing it well. Jay McCormack explains how not to shoot yourself in the foot when using email. | more...
Brand power – the hidden lever for fundraising success
Tim Matthews explains the underlying value of a strong brand, and that you don’t have to be big to be bold, just smart and engaging. | more...
Don’t think outside the box... get a new box!
According to an IBM consulting report in April 2004, 80% of 456 CEO’s surveyed worldwide said that driving revenue growth would be their most important priority in the next five years. | more...
Historic legislation and olde definitions hobble modern-day not-for-profits
The piecemeal approach to our sector by governments and regulatory bodies has to stop. | more...
Taking the stick to our wealthy
Daniel Petre AO believes wealthy Australians should be giving away more of their money. Charlotte Grimshaw finds out why and how. | more...
Who dares, wins
It’s not everyday that an organisation tries something significantly new and different. Even more unusual is an organisation that tries something different and is prepared to share their results, even though those results didn’t meet expectations. | more...
Charities falling down with poor bequest response
Professional fundraisers are very focused in their nurturing of major gift prospects. | more...
International aid agencies wax while welfare wanes
New figures released by McNair Ingenuity Research paint a positive picture for international aid agencies, but does their rise come at the expense of traditional community service organisations. Ian McNair interprets his findings. | more...
BHP Billiton gives dollars for volunteer time
BHP Billiton is one of a small number of companies in Australia recognising staff time volunteered to not-for-profit organisations by making a matching dollar contribution. | more...
Would you pay your board members?
For 16 years fundraising consulting firm O’Keefe & Partners has conducted an annual survey (Giving Trends™) investigating philanthropic trends in Australia. | more...
Irrelevant offerings risk railroading by supporters
Recent research by the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) shows that consumers are generally happy to receive direct mail. | more...
Western Australia’s Winning Ticket
Question: Which charitable grant-making organisation gives away more funds than any other in Australia? Many might immediately say wonderful organisations such as The Myer Foundation or the Ian Potter Foundation. | more...
WA vouches for “Vinnies”
Despite never having conducted a capital fundraising campaign before, St Vincent de Paul Society (WA) Inc. took the bull by the horns and raised more than $6 million. Kate Selth takes up the story. | more...
Record bequest strikes a chord at the “Con”
A $16 million bequest to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has come at a time when the institution is reviewing its strategic fundraising directions. Jeremy Bradshaw tunes in. | more...
Copy currency
Need some pizzazz in your prose or some kick-arse copy for your appeal letters? Frank Chamberlin is a long-time copy writer and appeal letter specialist. | more...
