Trusts & foundations

Charity websites are a powerful way to promote gifts in wills but surprisingly few are doing it well a new survey reveals.

The 2021 Australian Census provides a picture of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population struggling with health and housing issues. But the data shows opportunity too. We share the key insights.

How are 10 female leaders, an industry that “loves a lunch” and one of Melbourne’s most loved charities making a difference for girls and young women escaping forced marriage and modern-day slavery? We find out.

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants

As floods devastated Northern NSW and South East QLD, Baby Give Back quickly got to work supporting hundreds of families. Here’s how they raised the money to make that happen.

This World Refugee Day, World Vision shared the second instalment of their hard-hitting and sometimes unexpected Childhood Rescue campaign, directed at younger donors. We find out more from the agency behind the campaign.

In the first six months of 2022 alone, Kellogg’s Australia has seen a 70% uplift in staff volunteering compared to 2021. How do they encourage this effort and how do they give back to the nonprofit sector?

Charities were in a strong position entering 2020. But then there were bushfires and COVID-19. What do the numbers tell us about what came next?

Lisa Miller answers five key questions every fundraiser should ask before starting a mid-value donor program.

This year, a team of cyclists from Metricon doubled their previous fundraising result for Canteen. How did they do it and what did the partners learn?

He has been a controversial and divisive symbol of overzealous government control since his appointment as leader of the ACNC in 2017. We take a look at Gary Johns’ 5-year tenure.

The F&P team share some of their top tips and takeaways from this year’s FIA conference – from sending the right email at the right time, to leaning into your weird.

Donor-centricity, innovation, going virtual, making technology a fundraiser’s best friend, and tried & true fundraising strategies were the theme of this year’s FIA Awards.

Words to live by…

The latest activity, moves and news within the fundraising sector

The pandemic did not hinder Christmas giving, the findings from our recent appeal survey show. We share an overview of tactics, learnings and what turned out to be some very healthy results.

Mark Phillips on the longer-term impact of COVID-19 on giving in Australia and the five things charities should do now

Time-poor and stressed out? You need to put your oxygen mask on first. Nicole Lovelock takes the time to explain why and how you can do that

A donor-centric culture led to MSQ’s biggest fundraising year in the organisation’s 63-year history

CEO DARE TO CURE – Children’s Cancer Institute  Reckon you could get into a snake bath, walk across hot coals, or stick your hand into a ‘mystery box’ of creepy crawlies? That’s what fundraisers were asked to do in the CEO Dare to Cure event.  The concept  CEOs or business leaders register for the event and […]

THE LONGEST DAY – Cancer Council NSW Charity golf days — nothing new, right? Well, it depends on how you run them. With an innovative approach, Cancer Council NSW established a golf day that would become a true diamond in their portfolio of events.  The concept The Longest Day is a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer golf challenge […]

ROEWEN WISHART, Director, Xponential Group An Australian authority on high-return fundraising strategies is the recipient of this year’s prestigious award. Director of Xponential Group and founder of the Australian Major Gifts Benchmarking Study, Roewen Wishart’s experience covers all areas of fundraising with a focus on strategy, major gifts, campaign development and gifts-in-wills.  Rowen has worked extensively […]

TOM HANSFORD Grants Coordinator, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre That an independent audit of the management of a grant valued at $3.8 million received a close to perfect score was mostly due to the calibre of the work of Tom Hansford. Starting out in 2019 as a volunteer grants officer working just one day a week before […]

CARL YOUNG Philanthropy and Fundraising Director, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation The stats are compelling when it comes to Carl Young’s success as a fundraiser and nonpfrofit leader. Net revenue grew from $17 million in FY16 to $23.9 million in FY21 — an increase of 40%. Peter Mac’s donor base grew from 109,000 in FY16 to 124,469 […]

Technology is bringing greater transparency and wider participation to an important but underutilised revenue stream

The results of the 2022 McNair yellowSquares Survey of Public Awareness and Support of Leading Charities are in

Australia is a nation of swimmers and two charities have won their hearts. F&P takes a deep dive into their highly successful P2P fundraising

Katherine Raskob on the four key areas that charity CEOs and board members should focus on to truly become fundraising leaders

The Property Industry Foundation has a deep understanding of how to make corporate partnerships work. Fiona Atkinson finds out more

F&P’s Fiona Atkinson talks to Steve Killelea about his journey into international aid, the creation of the Global Peace Index, and why you should always keep funders closely connected to the work they support

In 2021, Blackbaud Pacific surveyed 134 organisations across Australia and New Zealand to explore how they had adapted and innovated throughout the many challenges brought on by the pandemic. The results outlined in 2021’s The Dynamics of Change report made for encouraging reading. In the face of significant obstacles, the vast majority of social good […]

Anthea Iva, Director of Redstone Marketing, asks three nonprofit executives for their perspectives on fundraising.

We speak to Tom Duggan, Associate Director of Individual Giving at Plan International Australia

First published 15 April, 2019 In 2018 the FIA Foundation commissioned a new piece of research to look at the characteristics of truly exceptional fundraising organisations in Australia. The results of this study were launched at the FIA conference in Melbourne in March. For me there were several stand-out issues. EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS The first was […]

First published April, 2019 Elsa was an 11-year-old whose mother was a professional fundraiser. One day the girl informed her mum that she wanted to help her raise the money to build a women’s shelter. You see, the daughter calculated that to raise $1 million she only had to find 3,334 donors to give $25 […]

Have you ever been in a situation where you did everything ‘by the book’ and things did not go as expected? In fact, they went the exact opposite of expected? Alice Ferris discusses why sometimes you have to break the fundraising rules.

Mega-gift winning nonprofit, the American Heart Association share top tips (for NFPs of any size) for boosting major donor relationships.

Want to ensure bequestors are part of your organisation’s inner circle? Follow these suggestions from Evelyn Mason.

Originally published March 2021 Recently named one of the 25 most influential nonprofit thought leaders and one of the seven nonprofit thought leaders to follow on Twitter during the coronavirus crisis, Julia Campbell is on a mission to make the digital world a better place.    What’s on tap for nonprofit marketing this year? Which digital marketing […]

An illuminating conversation between values-led fundraisers reveals an approach better for the donor and the people they seek to support.

EOFY is the perfect time to run a campaign to get more funds for your cause. Here are Jess Bowman’s five tips.

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

Canada’s BC SPCA is a global leader in digital fundraising. Andrew Sadauskas examines five successful strategies it uses.

How to communicate clearly and easily about your organisation to galvanise support for your cause.

The law has not usually favoured charities when it comes to contested bequests, but recent cases offer hope. Anne Robinson explains.

Often our best major gift prospects are hidden in plain sight. But how do you find them and prioritise your approaches?

Discover Luke Edwards’ five handy digital hints to planning an online survey or pledge campaign for two-step acquisition.

Tracking, audiences, creative, channels, website optimisation, digital wallet options – there’s a lot to consider when trying to secure an online donation or action. Here’s how to get it done.

Young fundraisers are raring to go, but there are ethical and legal considerations to securing their support. The Fundraising Network have found the sweet spot.

Natural disasters and COVID-19 have resulted in the loss of 293 million volunteer hours, estimated at $13.5 billion in help and support. Here’s what we can do about it says FRRR CEO, Natalie Egleton.

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants

SHINE for Kids’ first-ever crowdfunding campaign not only beat its target of $100,000 but also taught the charitable organisation a great deal about its donor base. Lise Taylor reports.

The National Heart Foundation’s NSW CEO Kerry Doyle and NSW Board President Rebecca Davies share the key learnings from their study tour of nonprofit organisations in the US and UK. Lise Taylor reports.

When considering a corporate partnerships strategy it’s important to ask these three questions, advises Hailey Cavill-Jaspers.

Ahead of the Big4 conference, here’s a quick tip to help your nonprofit’s gifts-in-wills program.

In a series of articles for F&P, Lawrence Jackson explores the potential for far greater investment in planned giving in Australia.

Originally published July 2016 When the International Fund for Animal Welfare decided to change its bequest program, no-one foresaw just how fruitful the new telefundraising campaign would be, says Naomi Schofield.

Charities should have policies on the use of service user stories and images in fundraising, a new approach to framing ethics recommends.

Blockchain offers unique opportunities for donation traceability and fundraising, but it doesn’t come without a catch.

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Liz Henderson explores how a 14-month phone campaign incorporating elements of nudge theory and social norming techniques has helped the Stroke Foundation identify over $10 million of potential future income from supporters interested in including gifts in their wills.

James Herlihy of fundraising agency, Mindwize, shares three lead generation strategies to help your NFP attract new supporters.

Learn about utilising the power of social media to generate impact for your nonprofit organisation. Beth Kanter’s eight best practice crowdfunding ideas will make your campaigns even more successful.

Shanelle Newton Clapham on creating and testing brave marketing messages for women’s rights organisation ActionAid.

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F&P’s Content Creator, Fiona Atkinson, shares her Top 10 takeaways from the jam-packed 2022 Digi.Raise + EventRaise conference.

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The latest ‘AFR BOSS Best places to work’ list shares ANZ’s top work culture performers alongside valuable lessons we can all use to make work an enjoyable experience.

The Bread & Butter Project recently completed their first crowdfunding campaign for asylum seekers and refugees. We share the outcomes.

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In a series of articles for F&P, Lawrence Jackson explores the potential for far greater investment in planned giving in Australia and how to shift current practices in this critically important area.

Using donor identity to filter event and peer-to-peer participants into high conversion leads.

Tim Shearer, the Director of Development at Scotch College and a board member at AFL club Hawthorn, is sharing his gifts-in-wills insights.

FIA Award Winner – Donor Renewal Under $5 million & Most Innovative Campaign

FIA Award Winner – Bequests/Gifts in Wills over $5 million

There’s one week left to RSVP for Big4. If you want best practice tips to strengthen your gifts-in-wills fundraising, missing this event would be a real cat-astrophe.

With a pandemic of grief in the wake of COVID-19, there are many practical steps that Australian charities can take to help supporters.

Despite a COVID-19 dip the long-term outlook for gifts in wills remains optimistic. With Include a Charity Week underway, here’s 6 tips to boost your bequest income.

In his final article in this four-part series, Lawrence Jackson explores the potential of going beyond our traditional ‘one-trick pony’ bequest marketing approach to enrich our local planned giving ecosystem and diversify our practices.

Originally published March 2019 What comes to mind when you think of Sydney’s Botanic Gardens? Flowers? Beautiful locations? Weddings? Picnics? Not partnerships, I suspect? And definitely not a partnership centred around botanically inspired gin! But gin and other product partnerships are not only providing the Gardens with a sustainable and growing income stream but also […]

Originally published March 2019 Major gifts can be a game-changer for an organisation’s fundraising. They are usually the largest donations an organisation receives and provide an opportunity for the donor to be a significant partner in the organisation’s mission. Major gift fundraising is an area of strong growth in Australia. One of the key reasons […]

Workplace Giving Australia hosted a webinar with The Smith Family, JB Hi-Fi and Energy Australia to give insight into award-winning workplace giving programs.

These are exciting times for The University of Queensland, which has secured major philanthropic gifts for health and research by drawing on donor personal experience.

FINZ shares the results of a two-year study to benchmark and understand New Zealand gifts in wills.

Technology doesn’t have to be a cold, transactional medium, says UK digital expert Zoe Amar.

Research reveals major gifts success is not confined to larger organisations and challenges conventional wisdom.

When US copywriting expert Tom Ahern was asked to write a how-to standard desk reference about donor communications, it got him thinking.

Julia Campbell takes us through seven steps to grow your donor base with social media.

A 2% decline on the year before, but still worth $942 million – what the AFR Philanthropy 50 List tells us about Australia’s mega-giving.

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants

Lindsay Fox has come a long way since the days of his one-truck business. Last week his success earned the NGV a transformative gift.

It’s been a busy week for NFP media and not in a good way. Several charity leaders are facing a backlash after endorsing the LNP’s Josh Frydenberg.  

If you’ve ever thought social media fundraising success is out of reach or that you can’t secure influencer support, think again! Gill Whelan will share the secrets of her success at F&P Digi.Raise + EventRaise.

We recently shared key findings from the JBWere Corporate Support Report. This week we delve deeper into the recommended considerations for a healthy nonprofit-corporate relationship.

A historic movement for a historic humanitarian crisis. How the world pledged USD$10.1 billion for the Ukraine.

If donors are leaving your NFP, the solution may be as simple as checking your asks and thank yous. Seedling’s Jess Bowman tells us more.

We share learnings from Good2Give’s ‘Get Giving – Insights from Industry Champions’ webinar.

In a series of articles for F&P, Lawrence Jackson explores the potential for far greater investment in planned giving in Australia.

A-listers are increasingly using their influence to empower change-makers and their social media as a megaphone for good.

When RSPCA VIC turned 150, they wanted to recognise the milestone and address animal cruelty. What eventuated was the ‘Wombat in the Room’ campaign.

Corporate giving – a major opportunity, but widely misunderstood. A new report shows us how understanding the values and ‘shape’ of corporates is key to securing their support. 

Find out how The Funding Network helped three women make the world a better place by pledging money to their causes: homelessness, refugee literacy and domestic violence.

A $1B campaign, a historic bequest, and a campaign for a care facility with students at its heart. We explore several university fundraising campaigns reaping rewards.

Young tech entrepreneurs are giving mining and property magnates a run for their money – with both wealth and philanthropy – in the annual rundown of Australia’s wealthiest.

This article was first published 29 May, 2019 Legacies remain one of the last great opportunities in fundraising. Massively fewer of us give in death than we do in life, even though we often care passionately about the causes we support. Often this happens because folks either aren’t asked or are asked poorly. So what […]

Did the Morrison government’s election budget deliver for the social sector? We asked eight NFP leaders.

The 2022 FINZ awards, announced last week, celebrate the very best of New Zealand’s fundraising.

NFP performance is often measured on overhead ratio. And funders are not prepared to support indirect costs. Both approaches are drastically flawed a new report reveals.

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants

“Every fundraiser has that moment when they ask themselves: where do I start? During those times, I have reached for the one proven tool that has helped me to overcome uncertainty: a written fundraising strategy.”

It’s an election year and effective advocacy is vital. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia share their tactics in advocating for affordable medicines.

A viral campaign is raising funds for a hotline… run by children… that shares uplifting advice and words of encouragement in troubling times.

This month we ‘spend’ the day with Lee Ferraro – Donor Development Manager at RSPCA Victoria… and heads up, there’s some furry cuteness!

A new report found the global philanthropic environment is improving but Australia showed a slight decline on previous years.

Fundraisers share why benchmarking data is critical to growing their charities.

F&P’s Fiona Atkinson joins The Funding Network’s latest crowdfunding event and discovers it’s all about pocket money and spreadsheets.

Practical tips for fundraising events that include people with disabilities and special needs.

2021 was the Dandelion Support Network’s 10th anniversary and most challenging year – both experiences lead to a new fundraising initiative.

Survey shows animals, cancer, mental health and children’s causes are top of mind for Australians in 2022.

Devastating scenes are unfolding from the Ukraine and Australia’s record-breaking floods. Here’s how fundraising is stepping up to the challenge.

  This article was first published on 7 December, 2018 We’ve been teaching fundraisers for 30 or so years to tell stories in their fundraising, but is this always the best approach? If it is, what kinds of stories should we be telling? The first rule is to focus the storytelling on someone who the […]

Climate 200 challenge major political players by supporting independents taking action on climate, integrity and gender equity. Their fundraising efforts help level the playing field.

Before the pandemic, few would have predicted the great resignation. During the recent lockdowns, many Australians (and countless people around the world) spent time reassessing their careers. This led to employees changing jobs en masse. This global trend has come as a bit of a shock to many organisations and companies. (Some suggest it might […]

We’re experiencing a growing collective mindset in an era of rising scepticism – so it’s time to build trust and buy-in through transparent social impact reporting.

Words to live by…

The latest activity, moves and news within the fundraising sector

Regular giving has the potential to provide a lucrative and reliable foundation for your fundraising. But without data, and the processes to collect and understand it, you will struggle to make your program a success

How the newly formed Emergency Action Alliance will harness the power of collaboration to raise more funds for humanitarian crises

It sets the mood, it evokes emotion, it guides the reader. Anthea Iva on why good design matters, and how it plays a key role in getting your message across

Learnings taken from a pilot of Solider On’s peer-to-peer event meant income grew by 3412% in a year. What was the secret to their success? F&P’s Fiona Atkinson finds out

Knowing your COVID story, a K-shaped recovery and the seven pillars — major gift considerations in today’s world

The journey to implement a new fundraising and donor management system for your organisation is a lot like climbing a mountain. Clarety’s Jeremy Horn shares five tips to help you on the journey

A letter from an emotionally exhausted donor

Fundraising Institute Australia has developed four pillars to address professional development challenges in the nonprofit sector

We share the story of a charity whose corporate partnerships bring in millions of dollars but deliver value beyond those dollars.

Growing criticism, the absence of visible peers and a lack of knowledge about giving channels are stymieing philanthropy from the rich. F&P’s Fiona Atkinson talks to Jack Heath to find out more

John Wylie and Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie are the winners of the Creative Partnerships Australia Philanthropy Leadership Award. F&P’s Fiona Atkinson caught up with them to talk about the winning ingredients of their top-down philanthropy

Every year, Salesforce.org releases  its global Nonprofit Trends Report to better understand the role nonprofits have in serving their communities, what’s shifting within the nonprofit space, mental health and wellbeing in the sector, and how technology supports an organisation’s ability to fund and run their missions across departments. This year’s report features survey responses from […]

Anthea Iva, Director of Redstone Marketing, asks three nonprofit executives for their perspectives on fundraising.

We speak to Geoff Hills, CEO of Streetsmart Australia

Philanthropists want to give to the best and to charities that reflect their values. Do you meet the criteria?

This article was originally published in May 2017. Oh, it’s easy, you think. When you are looking at a gap between the numbers of regular donors you need to acquire and the number you can get from suppliers then the answer may seem obvious: start your own face-to-face team. Several Australian nonprofits have seen this […]

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants

As events went virtual in 2020, giving days became a fundraising go-to. Tania Burstin shares her thoughts about their rapid rise and the four pillars of giving day success.

What to do when you thought they would say yes, but they say no.

A new report asks why NFP leaders are getting neither the support they need or a place at the table when they are the ones providing solutions.

Australia’s original social enterprise bakery is embracing a fundraising first. F&P’s Fiona Atkinson caught up with the team to find out more.

COVID-19 has caused significant volunteer loss for rural NFPs. But what if it also presents golden opportunities? FRRR’s Alli Mudford shares her thoughts.

This article was originally published 10 October 2018. Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) was established in 1955 with a clear vision: a cancer-free future. We work towards this vision by conducting and funding world-class research, running prevention programs in the community, supporting people affected by cancer and advocating to ensure that governments take action. One of […]

AI and Machine Learning – we hear a lot about them, but what do they mean for fundraising? This tech disruptor can help us find out.

Been asked for your organisation’s case for support but don’t have one? Find out why you need one and the secret ingredients to making it great.

New research aims to find out so get involved to gain valuable insights for your P2P strategies and maximise income from events.

This article was originally published on 28 March 2017. Why is fundraising still the only profession one can join without needing to know anything? Why is it that we’re prepared to accept and promote individuals who never took the trouble to immerse themselves in the body of knowledge and properly prepare themselves for their future […]

Future Generation Global is looking to establish partnerships with prevention-focused organisations with ambitious impact growth strategies.

This article was originally published on 10 October 2018. We all know that building relationships with funders is an essential part of a successful grants program. But if you’re a small nonprofit just starting to seek grants strategically, it can be hard to know where to start with a funder stewardship strategy and where to […]

Charitable giving has recovered significantly from its COVID-19 slump – we explore this, and more, in the latest JBWere – NAB Charitable Giving Index.

In our new monthly series, we take a peek into the working day of a fundraising professional. First up, Rochelle Cannington from St Kilda Mums.

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants.

Legacy Futures has made exciting mentoring opportunities available in the Australia and NZ legacy fundraising space. Could you snag one of them?

A $26 million increase in cash giving during 2019/20 was a welcome reprieve for the arts sector, but a new report shows other support fell significantly.

Our friends at Hancock Creative share their top tips for social media success in an increasingly digital world.

A new report reflects on giving behaviour amongst British donors in the closing months of 2021, providing valuable insights that apply to fundraising across the world.

A third generation family business operating one of Australia’s top tourist attractions has launched a philanthropic campaign to give back to the community and preserve its environment. Clare Joyce reports.

There is a huge opportunity to monetise content via NFTs. It’s time charities took this new funding stream seriously.

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

Has COVID-19 changed the landscape of volunteering forever? Andrea Riddell investigates what volunteering means in a socially distanced world.

Have you examined your nonprofit’s mission statement lately? Jim Weber says repositioning your cause can help your fundraising efforts. 

From narrow funding sources to shrinking volunteer numbers to lack of diversity, six grassroots NFPs tell us what will impact their fundraising in the next year.

Pre-2020, local community organisations were already given short shrift when it came to funding and support. Now, two years later, they have dealt with a multitude of natural disasters on top of a global pandemic, and they are exhausted. But they come with solutions.

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.

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

Leading funder, Equity Trustees, has released its fourth annual Giving Review, analysing granting and bequests overseen in FY21.

Through philanthropic collaborations, UQ is accelerating vital research into areas like bushfire prevention and the impacts of plastics on human health.

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants.

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Corporate heavyweights such as BHP and Coles still make the biggest charitable impact in terms of dollars, but young innovative companies are leading the way with a community-first mindset shows the latest GivingLarge report.

Facing multiple lockdowns, border closures and an immuno-compromised community, Cure Brain Cancer Foundation has bucked the trend of fundraising in 2021, raising over $1.9million for its most recent flagship event, Walk4BrainCancer.

Enthusiasm and innovation were running themes in this year’s nominations, showing the pandemic has not got the better of workplace giving.

Words to live by…

How four charities developed and delivered their fundraising response to the Afghanistan crisis

Australian fundraising and marketing agency, Donor Republic, recently partnered with NextAfter and Salesforce for an online ‘mystery shop’ of 630 charities across the world (including 80 Australian charities). The results form the basis of a unique benchmarking report, The Global Online Fundraising Scorecard, which offers local not-for-profits the opportunity to measure their online fundraising efforts […]

Blackbaud partnered with the social good community to uncover the effects and impact COVID-19 has had on nonprofits.

“It was really about trying to reach out to people who might not necessarily think about homelessness on a day-to-day basis.”

“He has used the power of collaboration and empathy to inspire his team to achieve these incredible results.”

“He has pioneered the success of the fundraising team at SSH yet continues to humbly seek improvement each day.”

“I was once told it is so hard to acquire a new confirmed gift in will but it is so easy to lose one, especially if no personal relationship is in place.”

“I believe the key to it all will be the heart and soul of the industry – its people.”

The Nature Conservancy Australia is using automated journeys to take its donor experience to the next level – with amazing results.

“She has shown incredible resilience, initiative and innovation.”

Lachlan is an extraordinarily committed, genuine and highly sought-after superstar fundraiser who cares deeply about the impact of his work.

“I help people fall in love with Wayside Chapel.”

“Jade Williamson is the ultimate collaborative team member.”

“Celebrate the wins, acknowledge great work, give clear feedback, make sure everybody has clear KPIs, and appreciate that mistakes happen.”

Industry experts take a look back at the unprecedented year that was.

It’s been another challenging year for the sector but Katherine Raskob believes in better things to come.

Paul Vallely talks to Teresa Zolnierkiewicz about the trajectory of philanthropy.

Anthea Iva, Director of Redstone Marketing, asks three nonprofit executives for their perspectives on fundraising.

The best local and international speakers are set to return to Sydney for the FIA National Conference in February. 

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.

How a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and a Australian company Merlin gave employees the chance to experience the nonprofit’s mission first-hand.