Fundraising Essentials


Created for new fundraisers just like you, Fundraising Essentials is the ‘101’ of fundraising. It teaches you what you really need to know about fundraising, all wrapped neatly into a one day course. 

Packed full of practical information and tools, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate the mass of fundraising information available and run effective fundraising programs.

Fundraising Essentials is delivered by experienced tutors who are also successful professional fundraisers - it’s the perfect opportunity to draw on their experience and knowledge!

Attending the course also gives you the chance to meet other new fundraisers, feel part of the sector and build your networks. You'll also have 2 credit units into the FIA Certificate in Fundraising.

“I think the Fundraising Essentials course covers everything a first time fundraiser needs to know and would definitely recommend it to others. It helped me to gain a good understanding of basic fundraising principles, so I could hit the ground running in my role. It was great to learn from the knowledge and experience of someone who is actually working in the sector.  The day also offered us networking opportunities with other fundraisers and it was eye-opening to hear what other charities do, and the daily struggles and triumphs they experience. Since completing the course I feel like I have been able to implement and utilise the tools and learnings received to ensure that I act professionally, ethically and successfully as a fundraiser. Fundraising Essentials has helped my career immensely.” - Victoria Andrews, Community Relationships Manager, Cerebral Palsy League.

This one day course includes these topic areas:

1. Fundraising in Australia Describes the big picture of fundraising in Australia, the role of the fundraiser and latest trends.
2. Law and Order Outlines the key legislative and ethical responsibilities of fundraisers and non-profit organisations, including the new Australian Privacy Principles.
3. Motivations, Methods and More! Explores the major reasons people give, types of fundraising programs and the role of relationship building in fundraising.
4. Tools of the Trade Covers how to develop a case for fundraising, the Fundraising Cycle and use of data to support fundraising.
5. Your People Explores how to use fundraising models to understand and work with donors, prospects and other supporters. 

Students will also receive written resources which detail key fundraising terms, where to find sector information, professional development options and more!

You'll also get a free subscription to eXchange - the FIA email of resources for fundraising.

Dates for 2014 Workshops

Sydney Wednesday 4th June
Melbourne    Wednesday 4th June
Hobart Thursday 5th June
Adelaide Thursday 5th June
Brisbane Wednesday 11th June
Canberra    Wednesday 11th June
Perth Thursday 12th June


Pricing
Member & Staff of Organisational Member $395
Non Member $495
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