November 2006: How Healthy is your Program
Where are all the good fundraisers?
Many in the nonprofit sector are becoming concerned by a dearth of good fundraising professionals. Graeme Bradshaw explores the issues ... and voices some painful home truths. | more...
The path less trodden
Unlike many other professions, there is no clear career path for those who choose fundraising. Jeremy Bradshaw spoke with two Australian fundraisers who have achieved remarkable success to discover how they got where they are today. | more...
Corporate crossover
Depending on who you speak to, the number of people coming across from the corporate sector to work in nonprofit marketing and fundraising roles is increasing. Jeremy Bradshaw explores the motivations and outcomes of those making the switch. | more...
Recruiters on the job
For many nonprofits, trying to find a good fundraiser is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. However, Jeremy Bradshaw reports that the emergence of specialist nonprofit recruitment firms is starting to have an impact. | more...
Is fundraising really a profession?
Speaking recently with faculty from Queensland University of Technology’s Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, we were discussing whether fundraising really is a profession. | more...
Class action
A new study exploring the education and training needs of nonprofit managers reveals a growing demand in specific aspects of fundraising and marketing knowledge. Kym Madden gives the low-down on “what fundraisers want. | more...
How strong is your program’s pulse?
A new benchmarking project is helping nonprofits to gain a better understanding of their fundraising performance. Jeremy Bradshaw reports on the findings and which organisations are leading the way. | more...
“God bless America!”
How many times have you heard this glib line from the mouths of certain politicians? You may not agree with George Dubya’s foreign policy, but we do have some things to thank America for. | more...
Join the club
Donor clubs are not new, but they’re an often overlooked tool to help upgrade donors to higher levels of giving. Evelyn Mason explains what it means to be part of the club. | more...
The ‘mo’ is back
One of Australia’s brightest new nonprofits is engaging non-traditional supporters through the clever use of technology. Olivia Dean reports on how Movember is gaining ‘mo’-mentum. | more...
The largest gift in Australian history?
A family that pioneered Australia’s mining and transport industries in the 1800’s may also have made the largest charitable gift in this country’s history. | more...
Making the ask
So, you’ve identified your potential lead giver, you know your project inside out and the benefits it will bring, and it’s time to make “the ask”. Clive Pedley demystifies the critical meeting at which the “rubber hits the road. | more...
Schools new winners
Myles McGregor-Lowndes reviews some of the latest legislation changes and explains that schools will welcome the new status of scholarships. | more...
Industry Insider - November 2006
Industry Insider - November 2006 | more...
Anaphylaxis say what?!
Well known in the business world for his successful Crazy John’s mobile phone company and leader of BRW’s “Young Rich” list for three years straight, John Ilhan is also making a scene for all the right reasons in the community sector. | more...
