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Gifts in Wills – are you ready to elevate your current program?

We recently launched our Client Value Program and ran our first session on Gifts in Wills. It was a great opportunity for us to get our clients together to meet each other, connect during these strange (and often isolating) times and for us to share our intellectual property when it comes to setting up or […]

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webinar: fundraising in a crisis

As we navigate uncharted territory, one thing doesn’t change – the need to support vulnerable people, groups, communities and the planet remains and may even be greater than before. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we couldn’t hold our first 2020 Disruptive Ideas Forum in person. However, we felt that our topic – fundraising in a crisis – was as important now than ever. […]

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Top ten tips to fundraising during the COVID-19 crisis

When a crisis hits, it’s easy to get paralysed by the fear and emotion of the turmoil. But now is the time for considered action. The Chinese characters that make up the term crisis “weiji” have often been interpreted as a combination of “danger” plus “opportunity”. Even if those interpretations aren’t exact, the word certainly […]

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How will the bushfire crisis affect your fundraising this year?

The devastation of the bushfires has led to an outpouring of generosity from across the globe. But even though the emergency is far from over, many not-for-profits will need to start thinking carefully now about how they respond both in the short and medium term to these extreme circumstances. Mallacoota skyline: Photo credit @brendanh_au Overcoming gaps […]

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7 things donors want to know – key contacts

Making a donation is more than a financial investment. It’s the beginning of a relationship. In this final video of the series, Wendy Brooks discusses the importance of having a key contact within your organisation who can develop and maintain each of your donor relationships. Are their contact details available on your website? And does […]

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