Fundraising Articles

BY CHLOE MARKS We acknowledge the Torres Strait Islander & Aboriginal people who are the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of Australia and we appreciate their culture of sharing which is the root and branch of philanthropy.  Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) and Public Ancillary Funds (PuAFs) are an important — yet, largely untapped — source of funding for nonprofit organisations in Australia, and our PafGUIDE® is the only comprehensive …

Australian Indigenous Funders: 6 Funds Open to Applications Read More »

BY CHLOE MARKS You know their name, age, occupation, sector, and wealth thanks to AFR’s 2021 Young Rich List, but do you know that a percentage of this wealth might be going into a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) or a Public Ancillary Fund (PuAF)? AskRIGHT research has revealed that a handful of the wealthiest people …

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BY CHLOE MARKS Last April, as the charity sector started to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on services and fundraising, JBWere released ‘Where to from here? The outlook for philanthropy during COVID-19‘. The report used past trends to estimate the effect of a global health and economic crisis across the main types of philanthropy in Australia, including Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs):   One of the …

A Closer Look at PAFs Established in 2020: Part 2 Read More »

BY CHLOE MARKS Last April, as the charity sector started to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on services and fundraising, JBWere released ‘Where to from here? The outlook for philanthropy during COVID-19‘. The report used past trends to estimate the effect of a global health and economic crisis across the main types of philanthropy in Australia, including Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs):   One of the …

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BY TONY BRETHERTON I just learnt from research undertaken by CASE that universities are investing 8% less in alumni magazines. And a leading Melbourne School is moving from a printed magazine to a digital version (with only limited numbers of the magazine to be printed in hard copy). The digital version will come with video links and it will cost (I imagine) so much less. Printing and posting fewer magazines and using the digital capacity …

Why printed Alumni Magazines are (still) really important Read More »

BY RACHEL JEFFERIES When geese fly in a “V” formation, they can fly greater distances than if each one were to fly alone. The way they work together creates a whole greater than the sum of its parts. In the human world, often we select group members based on individual qualities – e.g. the smartest, …

Collective Intelligence: Unlock your team’s potential Read More »

Public and Private Ancillary Funds David Ward (Technical Director, Australian Philanthropic Services) is considered a leading authority on ancillary funds and is the author of Philanthropy Australia’s Trustee Handbooks for both Private and Public Ancillary Funds.  Although one of the most popular philanthropic structures, a private ancillary fund (PAF) is not the only choice for …

Understanding Private and Public Ancillary Funds Read More »

A high performing grants program can provide your charity with significant income. Whether you are applying for grants occasionally or have developed a regular calendar of grant opportunities, there are some key steps to take in research, preparation, and relationship-building to be successful. The following article will provide five steps that will help maximise your …

How To Make The Most Out Of Your Grants Program Read More »

BY RACHEL JEFFERIES & VICTOR MANAWATU Matariki is the Māori new year. It is celebrated in early winter, when the star cluster Matariki (also known as the Pleiades) rises in the eastern sky.   Because Māori traditionally follow the lunar cycle rather than the Gregorian calendar, it’s tricky to pinpoint the exact time that Matariki will rise. The lunar calendar has 354 days, while the …

Refreshing Your Fundraising At Matariki Read More »