Deductible gift recipient (DGR) status
Community groups want people to give them money. In general, people are more willing to give money…
Donations
Smaller groups often think it’s too hard or they’re not worthy to get donations. That’s not true – if you have supporters, then you can have donors.
Getting donations is a matter of ensuring you have the right administration processes in place (Our Community provides a free online donations service that provides a handy back-bone – see GiveNow), being clear from the outset about what you would like to do with any donations you receive, and learning the right way to ask.
Help sheets
Does donation matching really work?
Donation matching (or fund matching), when used well as part of an overall funding strategy, is…
Donations basics
There are different types of donations you can receive from individuals. Distinguish which suits…
Easy Easter fundraising ideas
Aside from its religious significance, Easter is a holiday enjoyed by kids and grown-ups alike. Why…
Fundraising on social media
Social media is generally underutilised in fundraising, but there can be great value in using it to…
Fundraising trends you’ve got to know about to survive the pandemic
In a tough fundraising environment, we asked the experts what not-for-profit and community leaders…
How to plan an end of financial year campaign
THE TAKEAWAY: The end of financial year is an ideal occasion for fundraising for organisations with…
Infographic: A Guide to Major Donations
Attracting a major donor is no easy task, but it’s definitely a profitable one. Learning where to…
Mother's Day fundraising ideas
There are a myriad of ways to fundraise on Mother's Day, particularly for women’s causes such as…
The Seven Pillars of Fundraising
To survive and thrive in a changing world, a not-for-profit organisation must develop a fundraising…
Wills and bequests
Encouraging people to leave your organisation money in their will can be a touchy, emotional and…
Tools
The Big Rethink: Fundraising in the era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all not-for-profits wherever they are, providing yet another…
Tips for cultivating the support of Australia’s biggest private donors
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
One of Australia’s foremost fundraising observers says Australian not-for-profits must get the…
Are you ready for election-time fundraising?
Posted on 23 Feb 2022
Executive director of GiveNow, Cathy Truong provides tips on how your organisation might prepare…
It's not too late for a Christmas campaign
Posted on 25 Nov 2021
Despite all the warnings about postal delays and supply issues across Australia, many organisations…
WEBINAR OVERVIEW: The what and why of data science for fundraising
Posted on 22 Jul 2021
Data scientist Nathan Mifsud has delivered a lightning-quick presentation on what modern data teams…
'Survival Day' donations boost reveals the upside of controversy
Posted on 28 Apr 2021
Amid growing calls to change the date of Australia Day and the move to increase recognition of the…
Three things to do in 2021 to win funding for your organisation
Posted on 20 Apr 2021
Catherine Brooks, Community Directors Council member and senior advisor at Wendy Brooks &…
Fundraising during the COVID-19 crisis: top 10 tips
Posted on 15 Apr 2020
When a crisis hits, it's not uncommon for people and organisations to become paralysed by fear and…
How will the bushfire crisis affect your fundraising this year?
Posted on 20 Jan 2020
Australia's devastating bushfires have led to an outpouring of generosity from across the globe.…
Facebook fundraising spikes after bushfires
Posted on 08 Jan 2020
A national study of fundraising trends during Australia's bushfire crisis has highlighted the new…
More impact for Australia's Giving Tuesday campaign
Posted on 05 Dec 2019
A study of the recent Giving Tuesday campaign (December 3) has shown that more than half of…
Checklists
Top 10 fundraising ideas
In the eternal pursuit for funding, it is tempting for community groups to rely on just one or two…
How to capitalise on viral fundraising trends
If you want to capitalise on a social media trend, you're going to have to be poised and ready to…
Collection Tins
With the rise of online fundraising many organisations might think the days of tin-rattling are…
Getting ready to receive donations
Before your group jumps head-first into the world of fundraising, it will need to prepare itself…
Top 10 tips for GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration and…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…