Major Gifts

Daring philanthropy in a high-risk environment

Fiona AtkinsonJanuary 10, 2022

How two Adelaide philanthropists demonstrated their belief in Australian arts and culture in the midst of lockdowns. ...

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FIA Awards finalists and state winners announced

Fiona AtkinsonDecember 16, 2021

This year’s awards acknowledge ground-breaking innovation and creativity in response to the continuing pandemic, alongside an unbreakable commitment to best practice fundraising and exceptional donor care. ...

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Top 12 F&P articles of 2021

Fiona AtkinsonDecember 14, 2021

Curiosity, case studies, corporates and COVID-19 dominated the interest in our articles in 2021. Here we look back at the year that was. ...

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The power of two: a story of awe-inspiring leadership, fundraising and going from idea to launch in just 10 days

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 30, 2021

Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt have achieved an extraordinary amount for Australia’s classical music scene, both before and during the pandemic, winning them the Creative Partnerships Arts Leadership Award. F&P’s Fiona Atkinson caught up with them to find out more....

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GivingTuesday is in its ninth year – has it been a success?

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 30, 2021

Widely adopted in the US, billions raised worldwide, and a slow uptake in Australia. With the campaign happening this week, we take a look at results and share insights....

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Adult conversations about major gifts

fpanneNovember 30, 2021

Major gift fundraising depends on respectful adult conversations. Your success depends on getting these five factors right....

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Winners of the 2021 Creative Partnerships Awards announced

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 22, 2021

A global pandemic did not deter the winners of this year’s awards, who have been true fundraising and philanthropic trailblazers for Australia’s arts and culture sector. ...

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A how-to guide for philanthropists and how it helps your nonprofit

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 22, 2021

Extensive research tells us that Australians are keen to make significant and structured gifts. But the giving pathway can be confusing. A new guide aims to address that. ...

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2021 Australian Philanthropy Awards – winners announced

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 16, 2021

Collaborative, nimble and responsive philanthropy and partnerships that have delivered vital impact during one the globe’s most challenging times were the theme of this year’s awards. ...

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Mammoth bushfire recovery effort helps secure top award

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 16, 2021

This year, the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife won Australian Charity of the Year 2021 with a series of fundraising initiatives that supported volunteers, educated the community and provided critical bushfire relief. ...

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Fundraising leadership – there’s much more to be done

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 9, 2021

Fundraising and giving at board and executive level can result in transformative gifts, but a new study reveals an ongoing lack of clarity about leadership-level participation. ...

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US$1.7 billion funding announced at COP26, Australia absent

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 4, 2021

Governments and private funders have announced a historic pledge in support of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as the guardians of precious tropical rainforests. ...

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Big picture giving: a marathon, not a sprint

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 12, 2021

What we can learn from Hands Across Canberra about intergenerational wealth transfer and donations that last forever… ...

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Major Giving: timeless principles and emerging trends

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 5, 2021

A new report shares valuable insights that could transform your major gifts program. ...

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How to build an endowment fund

fpanneSeptember 21, 2021

If you are looking to future-proof your nonprofit, an endowment fund could be a good option. Gavan Woinarski will outline how to get donors onboard and successfully launch an endowment fund....

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Donor stewardship Sydney Uni style

fpanneSeptember 21, 2021

University of Sydney is one of the leading Australian organisations doing principal and major gifts fundraising. Jeremy Bradshaw interviewed Mary Ellen Rielly to find out their secrets to successful donor stewardship....

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Injecting personality into your major gifts program

fpanneSeptember 7, 2021

Do you know how each of your donors take their tea? Shelley Mason does. And at Harry Perkins, this knowledge is a team-wide philosophy. ...

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Do you still love me?

fpanneAugust 28, 2021

Nurturing a relationship takes time but you might just find a soul mate. Chris Downes gets serious about fundraising....

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How mountain-top thinking is taking on plastic pollution

Fiona AtkinsonAugust 23, 2021

The Minderoo Foundation’s recent $4.5 million grant to the University of Queensland is part of a carefully planned granting strategy to change our plastics industry before it’s too late. ...

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Ken’s gift

fpanneMarch 29, 2021

How Ken Lord's gift to Prince Alfred College in Adelaide, South Australia, has changed the lives of boys from the Outback....

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Major Gifts

Daring philanthropy in a high-risk environment

FIA Awards finalists and state winners announced

Top 12 F&P articles of 2021

The power of two: a story of awe-inspiring leadership, fundraising and going from idea to launch in just 10 days

GivingTuesday is in its ninth year – has it been a success?

Adult conversations about major gifts

Winners of the 2021 Creative Partnerships Awards announced

A how-to guide for philanthropists and how it helps your nonprofit

2021 Australian Philanthropy Awards – winners announced

Mammoth bushfire recovery effort helps secure top award

Fundraising leadership – there’s much more to be done

US$1.7 billion funding announced at COP26, Australia absent

Big picture giving: a marathon, not a sprint

Major Giving: timeless principles and emerging trends

How to build an endowment fund

Donor stewardship Sydney Uni style

Injecting personality into your major gifts program

Do you still love me?

How mountain-top thinking is taking on plastic pollution

Ken’s gift

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