April 2009: RSPCA Integrates with Impact
Spending enough on fundraising?
Are you spending too little or too much on fundraising? And, how much, exactly, is the right amount to invest for optimal returns? Lawrence Jackson and Ujwal Kayande shed some light to help you get the most bang for your fundraising buck. | more...
Payroll giving under utilised by corporates
A new report reveals that the business sector has been slow to take up the payroll giving concept. Rick Millen looks at the reasons why. | more...
Feeding the major gift pipeline
So you've embarked on a major gifts campaign. But how do you identify your prospects? And once you've got your list, then what? Charlotte Grimshaw provides some answers. | more...
DM that proved donors' cup of tea
Able Australia has a challenging message to get across in its direct mail program, but recently did so with award-winning results. Chris Stallard explains why the campaign did so well, but before you start reading, you might want to put the kettle on | more...
Regional uni capitalises on local engagement
The University of Sunshine Coast, a young and regional institution, recently exceeded its capital campaign goals. Andrew Pentland reveals the key success factors. | more...
Donor retention in times of GFC
With tougher times very much on everyone's mind, and nonprofits feeling a little nervy about donation levels, Cameron Watson provides a timely reminder of some important supporter retention tactics. | more...
How McWhannell's winning hearts
Neil McWhannell, winner of the 2008 Equity Trustees CEO Award for First Year Achiever, has instituted a national organisation that's quickly gained significant support for children's heart disease. Natalea Iskra traces his success. | more...
When the circus comes to town
When the FIA conference rolls into town it's like the big top landing on your village green and everybody coming from near and far to see the sights and sounds. | more...
Online discontent
It's not enough to simply have an online presence: in fact, it can do more harm than good, unless you've got a well thought out strategy. Luke Edwards offers some valuable advice about how to develop and maximise effective online initiatives. | more...
RSPCA's tail of integration
In recent months, two new online initiatives have generated significant funds and acquired thousands of new supporters for RSPCA NSW. Paige Gibbs explains why going online was central to their success. | more...
About the Donor Centrics Benchmarking Project
Recently released data from the 2007/08 financial year for seven Australian nonprofits has revealed insights about donors and valuable lessons for all nonprofits. Carol Rhine reports from data central. | more...
Harebrained philanthropy turns around ailing NZ region
When a philanthropic trust was asked to fund free tertiary education at the tip of New Zealand's South Island, it was incredulous to say the least. John Prendergast tells how a risky funding innovation helped revive a vanishing community. | more...
Beyond grant making
For a growing number of philanthropic foundations, supporting the nonprofit sector means much more than simply writing cheques, as Natalea Iskra discovers. | more...
The Potter philosophy
For close to half a century, The Ian Potter Foundation has been a leader in Australian philanthropy. Natalea Iskra investigates the origins, philosophy and work of this mainstay foundation. | more...
Champagne my dear?
One independent school is hoping the retirement villages of Sydney's north shore will prove a ripe prospecting ground for bequests. Janie Gilmour takes high tea with some Old Girls on a mission to help their alma mater. | more...
Join the dots for dm revolution
Offering a first-of-its-kind self-sealing laser paper that enables nonprofits to create their own reply-paid envelopes in-house, dot2dot Post is revolutionising charity direct mail. Natalea Iskra reports. | more...
The big DM Easy
With the aim of helping smaller nonprofits achieve cost-effective direct mail campaigns, Mail Makers has recently released DM Easy. Natalea Iskra finds out how this new online concept works. | more...
Silent auctions
Mary Orenstein takes you through the necessary steps to make your next silent auction a winner - for your organisation as well as your guests. | more...
Industry Insider - April 2009
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