November 2004: State of the (Fundraising) Nation
Finger on the fundraising Pulse
F&P asked four leading fundraisers, “What are the 3 main challenges that confront fundraisers today?” This is what they had to say. | more...
Giving gathers strength
Preliminary research by Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes at the Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies reveals that giving is on the rise, males give more than females, and more people are giving than ever before. | more...
The Chameleon
Corporate king, philanthropist, and member of the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership, David Gonski AO is able to change the colour of his skin at will, and his many hats give him a unique perspective on the community. | more...
The winds of change are not just a blowin’, they’re howling!
With so much change occurring in the not-for-profit world and in fundraising in particular, it’s a battle just to keep up. Wayne Clarke steps out into the cyclone. | more...
To swap or not to swap, that is the question
With results from mailing cold lists on the decline, Sean Triner argues that charities and not-for-profits need to consider other avenues, such as charity-to-charity reciprocal mailings, to boost fundraising efforts. | more...
FIA negotiates the legislation labyrinth
There’s a lot of attention being paid to the not-for-profit sector, reflecting its importance to the Australian community and the interest of governments in its operations. No wonder! | more...
The wonder years
Michael Punch took on the job of director of development at St Ignatius College (Riverview) with little knowledge of fundraising or how to set up a development office. | more...
Tax and the importance of self-assessment for non-profit organisations
New legislative requirements mean that not-for-profit organisations will need to obtain additional endorsements to maintain their eligibility for various tax concessions. | more...
One man’s gift to a new cancer treatment
When Michelle Lagana, director of development at Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) asked Clive Berghofer to consider supporting the development of a new cancer centre, he said “let me sleep on it”. And he did. At 4. | more...
Top tips for bequests
Jan Pavey knows a thing or two about bequests. She won the FIA’s National Award for Excellence in Fundraising (Bequests) in 1999, 2000 and 2003. Here she spills the beans on best practice bequests. | more...
Research shows not-for-profits add value to corporates
Not-for-profits looking to approach corporates for support and partnership opportunities can now go armed with data confirming the benefits to corporates of such relationships. Hailey Cavill reports. | more...
For the Love of Data
Your data may resemble scrambled eggs, but, as Nick Jaffer explains, with a little love and attention you can soon have it looking and tasting like a gourmet omelette. | more...
Book Review
Title: Asking: A 59 minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift Author: Jerold Panas Publisher: Emerson & Church, 2004cost: US$24. | more...
Electrons channel increased funds
Recent research in the United States shows that online giving is going the same way as the Nasdaq – up. | more...
At what cost do regulators focus on fundraising costs?
Ted Flack argues that regulators getting officious about fundraising costs risk misleading and distracting donors, and that some charities may miss out as a result. | more...
One man’s gift to a new cancer treatment
When Michelle Lagana, director of development at Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) asked Clive Berghofer to consider supporting the development of a new cancer centre, he said “let me sleep on it". | more...
The leadership – fundraising disconnect
Earlier this year a group of senior fundraisers in Sydney gathered for lunch to discuss “issues of the day”. Jeremy Bradshaw was the fly on the wall. | more...
Not all philanthropy is altruistic
Craige Gravestein asks if charities and not-for-profits are being short-changed by corporates and high net-worth individuals preaching the “social responsibility” gospel. | more...
Other giving news
Graeme Clark, inventor of the bionic ear and this year’s recipient of the $300,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, has pledged to use the money towards establishing a research chair of medical bionics – provided that 25 | more...
Attrition condition report
Face-to-face (also known as “direct dialogue”) fundraising has grown strongly in the few short years it has existed in Australia. | more...
Profile - Elizabeth Board
Profile - Elizabeth Board | more...
Newsbriefs
Internet hurting op-shops Two leading charities, the Salvation Army and Anglicare, suspect eBay and other auction rooms are eating into the supply of goods they receive for re-sale, particularly designer items. | more...
