Once Upon A Time…The Power of Storytelling
One of the most powerful tools in a fundraiser’s bag is the ability to tell a great story. Stories are the...
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So What Type of Questions Should I Ask?
If you’ve already read Collecting your stories you’ll know that one of our recommendations is to use your questions for reference only. Your...
Lifeline Engages Supporters with Communications that Hit the Mark
While suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44, it hasn’t always received the attention...
Outsource on Resource
Fundraising leaders often asked, ‘is it better to outsource to an agency, or resource and build a highly skilled team...
Thank You: Say it Often, Say it Right
Next to your fundraising appeal, your thank-you letter is the most important piece of communication that your donor receives. Great thank...
Is Your House In Order?
If you saw the recent “Show Me the Money” story on Channel 7’s Sunday Night or heard influential 2GB radio journalist Ray...
Tax Time: Opportunity Versus Obligation
Your donors are the driving force behind all that your charity achieves. So, as the end of financial year approaches,...
Pareto Benchmarking 2017: Competing Priorities
With its charity membership continuing to grow – Pareto Fundraising had 28 members in 2010 and now has 82 –...
Book Review: Retention Fundraising The New Art and Science of Keeping Your Donors For Life
Roger M. Craver (2015) We’re never going to return to the good old days … Days when donors could be acquired...
Suicide gets the Action it Deserves
James Herlihy, who worked with Lifeline on its two-step suicide prevention campaign, reveals the secrets to its success – and...