Partner Content

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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.

Your time is precious. Yet, as David Packenas from Crystal Clear Data points out, many fundraisers don’t fully consider the cost of wasted time.

A worldwide survey polled over 8,200 people in nonprofit marketing roles. Get your free copy of the report to discover how your organisation compares.

Owen Valentine Pringle, Chief of Staff at ActionAid International, on the key things fundraisers need to address for success.

This free guide will show you how to make smarter decisions and deliver greater social impact..

A stellar line-up international and local speakers headline the conference to take place in Sydney on 23-25 February.

We all know the importance of an engaging donor journey – but why do so many fail to have impact on donor retention?

Learn about personas and how you can use them to connect with your highest-impact supporters through personalised engagement strategies.

After helping nearly 10,000 causes raise almost £7million a year across the UK, Aussie Charity Lottery experts Jumbo Interactive are bringing One Lottery to Australia. Their goal? To help charities of all sizes use prize-led fundraising to keep their revenue stream flowing.

When Fahim* was born to a rickshaw puller and his wife in Bhola, Bangladesh, the family was overjoyed. However, as the new baby settled with his mother, they realised there was something unusual about his feet. Both were turned inward at a 90-degree angle.   Fahim had bilateral clubfoot. In Bangladesh, up to 5,000 children are born with the congenital condition […]

The shift from face-to-face to digital fundraising is continuing to gain momentum, as over 15 million Australians are thrown into rolling pandemic-induced lockdowns.

Join iRaiser for a week of free webinars on digital fundraising including four sessions hosted in Australia and New Zealand.

How Humane Society International Australia and RFDS QLD are fundraising for sustainable success

How Miracle Babies found a perfect partner with Clarety Community

In order to better understand the current state of online fundraising across the globe and learn how donors interact with nonprofits online, NextAfter Institute, in partnership with Salesforce.org and Donor Republic, conducted a global mystery shopping exercise that sheds light on the online giving and email subscriber experience at more than 630 nonprofits in nine […]

Ruth Wicks explains how RFDS (Queensland Section) and a group of forward-thinking agencies worked together to transform traditional ways of generating and converting bequest leads

Learn how your nonprofit’s online donor experience compares with this international research study.

Digital fundraising software, iRaiser Group is expanding their reach into their APAC region!

The results of the 2021 McNair yellowSquares Survey of Public Awareness and Support of Leading Charities are in.

Dr Gledhill is a visionary philanthropist who is revolutionising the role individuals can play in tackling global challenges like poverty.

F&P is proud to offer a scholarship for BePartnerReady.com®, a corporate partnerships training program for nonprofits and social enterprises.

How going local proved to be a winner for Inspired Adventures and raised nearly $40 million for partner organisations.

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

Imagine if every post you ever made on Facebook or Twitter could be monetised into micro-donations for a cause you care deeply about. Imagine, instead of toxic trolls and constant conflict, there was a social network that focused on what good we could do for the world, instead of what bad is currently happening to […]

Fundraising in 2030. Looking so far ahead may feel daunting. After all, in 2020, very few of us were able to look beyond even the next few weeks, let alone months or years. It’s fair to say 2020 turned the fundraising world upside down, forcing all of us to rethink. One thing we can all […]

For more than 20 years, an unsung hero of the nonprofit world has empowered fundraisers to achieve more for their causes through cutting-edge technology

Is there a new fundraising initiative you’d like to launch? Here’s the secret for getting the resources you need.

In an FIA webinar, Marlin Communications outlined how the new iOS 14 update could impact your fundraising campaigns – and what you can do to mitigate the effect.

The FIA conference will feature more than 60 sessions of live and on-demand sessions across nine tracks.  

EzyRaise is helping charities adapt to the ‘new normal’ of fundraising events.

Brian Isaac from Blackbaud Pacific takes us through the most effective online fundraising strategies of 2020.

“Since beginning our partnership in October 2018, Fansdonate has generated over 2,500 regular givers for Bush Heritage.”

In the middle of a pandemic, A21 increased its reach by pivoting an annual event into a global summit. Here’s how they pulled it off.

How Donation Point enables people to make ‘impulse’ donations to charities with contactless payment technology.

Seven reasons why nonprofits need to embrace cash donors – it could be just what the sector needs and what donors want.

Dealing with these challenges is the key to improving results and becoming a continuous performance-improvement machine.

Australian consulting firm Barhead Solutions has announced that it is an official launch partner for Microsoft’s Fundraising and Engagement for Dynamics 365 Sales.

Secure and steward your funds more effectively. It’s easier than you think!

The peak body for professional fundraising will take its annual conference mostly virtual for the first time in its 44-year history.

Want to build a more effective regular giving program? If so, this case study is for you.

Stephan Duncan explains how not-for-profits can use dimensional accounting to engage donors and provide more insightful financial analysis

Fundraise faster with a connected CRM, comms system and private portal. With all your donor data in one place, there’s nothing standing in your way.

Turn your data into donations with these tips and resources. It’s easier than you think!

David Pettigrew and Mythili Baker explain how timely, accurate data insights can improve the ROI of your regular giving program using the new analytics ‘GivingInsight’.

In the past year, our workplaces have changed more than they have in the past two decades. Here’s how to thrive in this new environment.

Andrew Sabatino explains how personalised digital experiences are making donors feel special, as Donor Republic launch a new platform called ‘Your Journey’.

Dry July co-founder Brett MacDonald to lead Ezy Raise as its Managing Director.

Manual donor management admin tasks waste your time and cost you donations. Here’s how Ethiopiaid Australia found a solution.

Selling merchandise to your supporters is a great way to raise funds in these tough times. Here’s a simple way to set up your online store.

Digital transformation is sweeping through Australian organisations, driving efficiencies, speeding up processes, cutting costs and helping them focus on what they do best.

Telefundraising can help to future-proof your organisation in uncertain times, writes Ruth MacKay.

Does your not-for-profit still rely on manual processes or Excel spreadsheets to manage your donations and grants? If so, this case study is for you.

Get a financial edge with the complete cloud fund accounting software solution designed specifically for nonprofits and government entities. 

Accounting systems are not something you change often. However, as your not-for-profit organisation grows in size and complexity, you reach a point where manual, time-consuming processes drain your productivity. If you are like many not-for-profit organisations, you have limited IT resources, extensive manual processes for accounting tasks, and a myriad of reporting and compliance requirements […]

F&P spoke to Dean Kirkland, co-founder of new online auction platform AirAuctioneer.

AskRIGHT introduces a fundraising platform that helps you get funded every day by letting your supporters choose to fund your nonprofit on a specific date.

Here are a few early trends, opportunities, and threats to watch for as we move towards a post-COVID-19 fundraising world.

Implementing a secure, cost-effective technology solution for back-of-house admin tasks and donor processing is the key to your staff working from home productively.

It’s not too late to set meaningful goals and communicate them to your supporters. Here’s some recommendations on how to do your tax-time donation appeal right.

Donation Point Go is a new way for charities and not-for-profits to collect donations during these challenging times.

There is good news when it comes to phone fundraising. Founder and CEO of GiveTel, Martyn Hartley, shares his insight.

Ross Howe on how Cornucopia is not only surviving but thriving during COVID-19, helping clients transform face-to-face fundraisers into effective telefundraisers.

F&P believes in the power of partnership. To help you upskill in corporate partnerships, we’ve teamed up with BePartnerReady.com™ to offer a scholarship.

What’s the difference and what works? Precision Fundraising’s Cory Hall breaks it down.

Good data underpins a strong relationship between your organisation and your donors.

The Smith Family has boosted donations and improved donor engagement while saving 1,600 hours in staff time each year. Here’s how they did it.

How are Australia’s leading charities preparing their back-of-house operations for a post-coronavirus world?

Charities and nonprofits face many unique financial challenges. Yet the right data tools can give your organisation the same efficiencies as traditional businesses.

A new report will help nonprofits become more performance-driven by improving monitoring and evaluation – key steps in demonstrating impact.

The right infrastructure will ensure your not-for-profit thrives. Paul Ramsbottom outlines four areas you should focus on.

IVE’s Chantel Plum explains the psychology and neuroscience behind donor giving. For donors, giving is a gift – an opportunity to fulfill deep, personal needs. And we owe it to donors to give them a great giving experience.

It’s noisy out there. You must start asking questions. No one piece of information will tell you all you need to know about a supporter.

Good causes sometimes talk about being in competition for support. Yet there is much evidence for an increasing spirit of collaboration as we recognise that we are all in this together. Derek Humphries reflects on Australian fundraisers’ spirit of sharing.

A respected author of seven books on fundraising, ‘a rebel with a mission’ and an emerging fundraising leader will headline FIA Conference 2020.

Looking for a new fundraising platform? There are many reasons why you could be answering ‘yes’ to this question.

What will the 2020s mean for your nonprofit?

How to use social media for donor engagement.

Fundraisers work with sensitive issues in fast-moving environments with limited resources and very high expectations. Taking time out to think about who we are and the work we want to do is an important part of developing resilience.

A new event to help social changemakers feel more confident with innovative tech platforms will be held in Melbourne on 29 November.

Dataro and Greenpeace Australia Pacific reveal how they are using machine learning to improve donor engagement and fundraising performance.

Effective leadership is key to your fundraising campaign success. Daniel McDiarmid and Louise Walters have some good advice.

Using out of the box solutions from PFS, Australia’s leading charities are achieving significant cost savings across all their fundraising, marketing and online order channels.

Australia’s leading charities are responding to their donors more quickly, reliably and efficiently – all for a set cost per transaction that makes budgeting much easier.

How to elevate your direct marketing by combining your voice and brand with ICC’s expertise and unique campaign model.

Kerren Morris looks at the future of fundraising, arguing that taking a long-term view will improve engagement, build better relationships and increase the lifetime value of donors.

Ruth Mackay reveals why not-for-profit organisations should start saying “thank you” to supporters to fight donor fatigue.

A colleague recently shared a slide presentation with me – it was of a study that suggested the measurement of non-financial transactions was being underutilised by not-forprofit organisations. I wholeheartedly agreed. But, one of the questions and the responses stood out to me. The question was: “What kind of non-financial activity about donors and supporters […]

Shanelle Newton Clapham is well known for her innovative approach to delivering fundraising results. Shanelle and her team create digital campaigns focused on generating leads and acquiring donors, as well as designing bespoke onboarding programs and donor journeys for charities all over the world. In 2016, Shanelle was looking for a cloudbased platform that could […]

The fundraising landscape is changing, with fewer Australians giving to charity each year. According to Philanthropy Australia, the number of Australians giving to charity has been declining since 2011. Roy Morgan reports that as of March 2018, 61% of Australians aged 14 and over reported giving to charity at least once during the past 12 […]

NGO Recruitment founder Richard Green reminisces on the early days and reveals how he built a respected brand within the not-for-profit sector.

Since the inception of capital campaigns more than a century ago, much has changed in the world around us. One of the most significant changes is that today more than ever before, we are able to access information and knowledge. More often than not, literally at our fingertips and instantly. The changes we are witnessing […]

At DigiRaise, Pareto Fundraising’s Digital Strategy Director, James Herlihy, will share the nuts and bolts of how to create, execute, monitor and adapt successful online lead generation campaigns.

Deanne Weir and the SCF will reveal their insights into effective place-based philanthropy at the 2019 Generosity Forum.

While data will drive your fundraising success, adding in the human touch can make a world of difference to both your donors and your organisation.

With the 29 March deadline fast approaching, time is running out to get tech-savvy orgs and individuals the recognition they deserve.

A newly-added session for EventRaise will reveal the strategy Variety used to give its high-flying event a major 20th anniversary boost.

We all prepare carefully for our ‘ask’ conversations, but meaningful conversations happen every day. Learn how to make all your conversations deepen your relationships.

In 2019, one of the trends that will shape the future of the nonprofit industry will be a move towards more unified marketing practices. Many nonprofits have shifted to datafocused marketing strategies, with tailored communications personalised to each individual supporter. This is great because it’s building better supporter engagement across the industry. This has, however, […]

Apply now and secure funding to empower your community by preventing and reducing the number of serious injuries and lives lost on Victorian roads.

Ahead of EventRaise 2019, Donor Republic Senior Account Manager Richelle King reveals how the iconic MS Readathon boosted its fundraising revenue by 275% to $410,000, while also achieving 320% growth in donor registrations.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital strategy & infrastructure, IT security, fundraising, digital marketing, technology awards, leadership breakfast and a 35-stand Technology Expo feature at the Transform Conference 2019. Sign up now!

With over 50 major community events across Australia and New Zealand raising $23 million this year, unlocking the full potential of these events is key to your 2019 fundraising success.

In its 95th year, the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation in Melbourne celebrates another milestone, $10.4 million in grants.

“Your time is now!”: the 2019 FIA Conference focuses on the good work of fundraisers and features international guests Adrian Sargeant, Alan Clayton and Bisi Alimi.

Digital transformation is a significant challenge facing nonprofits. The Connecting Up ‘Transform’ Conference is dedicated to showing the sector how to achieve it.

Ahead of the upcoming Extraordinary Donor Journey Summit in Australia and New Zealand, Bernard Ross shares an example of how behavioural research can help boost your fundraising efforts.

Ahead of the upcoming Extraordinary Donor Journey summit series, leading global fundraising expert Simone Joyaux shares a personal story revealing how you can leverage neuroscience to improve your donor engagement.

Let Payments2Us help make your Christmas campaign simple, seamless and secure. With Salesforce.com’s NonProfit Success Pack, we’ll remove administrative challenges and give you more to celebrate!

Richelle King explains how MS Readathon was revived for a whole new generation of book lovers.

After two decades of operating contact centre services, LifeFlight is now offering charities a cost-effective opportunity to add telephone fundraising to their campaigns. Outsource your telephone fundraising campaigns with LifeFlight.

How do you get donors to give more, for longer? It starts by giving them what they want. Read more here to learn about donor retention that gets results.

As part of our quality promise, GiveTel now track and share individual supporter satisfaction scores with our charity partners. Get in touch to find out more.

CRM is more than just technology, it is a business strategy. Read our complimentary whitepaper and discover the vital steps to help you implement a CRM system.

Join Third Sector Live, Australia’s largest gathering of NFPs, on 24th and 25th September in Sydney and walk away informed, inspired and equipped to tackle the challenges ahead.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation works to support positive social change. Be part of this change by making a donation on our website by clicking ‘read more’ below.

The Google Ad Grant program is helping over 20,000 non-profit organisations attract more donations, recruit event participants and share their stories across the world.

Bernard Ross, Guy Mallabone, Simone Joyaux and Stephen Pidgeon will present workshops in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney as part of the Extraordinary Donor Journey summit series.

As Australia’s oldest and largest community foundation, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Melbourne for 95 years.

Clare Joyce spoke to Pareto’s Head of Insights and Strategy, Fiona McPhee, about the results of their annual benchmarking report.

An Australian platform is the technology behind the world’s largest anti-human trafficking event.

Oxil Supporter is an all-in-one cloud platform that integrates your website, donor management and fundraising systems together to help you make the right decisions on your growth journey.

According to the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report, 75% of donors say social media is their primary news source for staying current with their charities. What is your take?

DTV’s Peter Muffett caught up with Tobin Aldrich to discuss effective donor engagement.

Clarissa McCoid explores how Naming Opportunities can expand your organisation’s fundraising potential and offers 5 fundamental tips for those considering it.

Dr Steve Francis shares some ideas on making volunteer sign-ups easy and connecting skilled volunteers with high-value roles.

Using data to create lasting loyalty to your cause can be a challenge. Here Martin Soley shares his three top tips.

Ruth MacKay reveals how a virtual fundraising model is changing the game for not-for-profit organisations – and helping to alleviate donor fatigue.

Martin Soley shares the key trends he sees impacting on organisations in the nonprofit sector and five recommendations that will make the difference to your donor data. Read on to see his 5 tips to stay ahead of the game.

Applying for a grant? Read on for Jo Garner’s nine top tips to getting your application right. And remember, the most important element is to give your organisation enough time!

Liliana Sanelli explains why events can provide more benefits than simply raising funds and awareness for your organisation – they provide opportunities.

Connecting with your nonprofit’s donors can be easily enhanced by utilising these seven straightforward tips explains Dr Steve Francis.

According to Anna Walsh, successful fundraising campaigns are all in the storytelling, especially when it’s integrated.

Stacey Astley-Clark explores how technology is innovating the peer-to-peer fundraising supporter journey.

Charities can save themselves a lot of money and improve their marketing by making sure their data is up to date and accurate, says Glenn Harrison.

If you feel you’re not making a difference, don’t miss Blackbaud’s one-day online conference on the complexities of Outcomes Measurement, says Greg Simmons.

Nominate an arts champion today! Creative Partnerships Australia is calling for people in the arts, business and philanthropy sectors to nominate leaders who champion the arts for the 2017 Creative Partnerships Awards.

Dr Steve Francis shares his top five tips to running a successful online fundraising auction to grow your donation revenue.

Stacey Astley-Clark explores how technology – and getting emotional – is innovating the peer-to-peer fundraising supporter journey.

From reputation and chemistry to briefing documents and submission assessment, Martyn Hartley shares his experience in selecting an agency partner.

Mark Sayle explores the evolution happening in people’s letterboxes and offers some tips for improving your own charity’s direct mail response rates.

At just five years old, telemarketing lead conversion campaigns are relatively new to the fundraising industry. Anna Walsh shares her top tips for getting a successful one up and running.

If your organisation is struggling with effective management of data query issues, read on for Glenn Harrison’s helpful tips – because it matters.

Australia is built upon a proud tradition of ‘give a mate a hand’. The recent State of Volunteering in Australia report, however, suggests this may no longer be the case. Charles Alder looks at what you can do about your fundraising volunteers.

Mark Sayle explores the evolution happening in people’s letterboxes and offers some tips for improving your own charity’s  fundraising mailouts.

Selecting data requires a systematic approach and intense attention to detail. Simon White says it can sound a bit boring at parties but sometimes he does get to work with ‘super models’!

If your organisation is struggling with effective management of data query issues, read on for Glenn Harrison’s helpful tips – because it matters.

Charles Alder questions the sector’s angst over the cost of acquiring new donors, considering their ultimate value.

Being held from 18 to 21 October 2015 in The Netherlands, the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) is an event well worth attending says Nigel Harris.

The most successful fundraisers are strategic about donor engagement as they know that more donations come from engaged prospects says Dr Steve Francis. It’s critical to measure donor engagement to continually improve your campaigns.

Dr Steve Francis considers the opportunity presented by workplace giving.

Are your charity’s fundraising results challenged by increased competition and donor expectations? Anil Nair explains how Propensity Modelling can help, by enabling you to target donor communications much more than you can with traditional static segmentation.

How can you get the most from your audience at modern fundraising events? Jasmine Britcher discusses the tools being used to rally support for live events in the nonprofit sector.

You might be surprised to learn what recent analysis has shown about the behaviour of supporters from the 95 charity members of one large Australasian data co-operative, John Crewe reveals.

Rick Fitzgerald takes a look at donor retention. It’s not as sassy or sexy as its cousin, donor acquisition, but it’s definitely worth buying a drink or inviting to sit at your table. 

Ben Coverdale gives his take on the idea that younger people do not make good donors.

Social media isn’t simply a distraction in idle hours. It’s a medium – some might say the medium – through which people engage and consume information. And it’s how Australia’s leading charities are connecting with donors.

What if you were gifted $10,000 every month to spend with Google? All you have to do is…

Software provider Advanced Solutions International will present a live webcast in June that will show small-staff fundraising organisations how to leverage the iMIS 20 Engagement Management System.

In the first six months since its release on acnc.gov.au, over 15,000 charities have logged on and completed or commenced the 2013 Annual Information Statement.

When the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) was established in December 2012, it marked the first time that information on all 56,000 charities that had previously been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) was made available on a single, searchable, online database.

Peter Hair lifts the lid on three secrets to boost revenue from your fundraising event’s silent auction.

In 2013, registered charities in Australia will need to complete an Annual Information Statement (AIS) for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). For many charities this will be the first time that they have needed to prepare such reports. 

In every community, there’s someone striving to do something positive for their neighbourhood. Bank of Melbourne Neighbourhood Fund wants to help them succeed with its upcoming grant round.

Anything less than software which manages your constituent data and relevant web content together in one solution could put your organisation’s future success at risk, argues Paul Ramsbottom.

Nigel Hokin outlines seven web capabilities which can dramatically improve engagement and fundraising outcomes for nonprofits of all sizes.

Amid increasing demand for transparency and accountability, charities and nonprofits are seeking new ways to both produce and to demonstrate successful outcomes. Heightened expectations and scrutiny can come from many sources. This includes ever more-engaged funders, who are looking for financial management techniques and principles employed by for-profit businesses. Outcome metrics can not only show […]