Silver lining…

There is immense power in positivity, particularly in times of change, fear, panic and uncertainty.  Staying positive gives us strength to overcome challenges, allows us to see what it important and helps us to find creative ways forward.   Positivity enables us to make lemonade out of lemons.  

As we continue to adjust and deal with the Coronavirus crisis continues to escalate, we urge our industry colleagues to focus their energy on identifying opportunities available to them.  With many fundraising staff working from home, in person events off the table, and only a few months to the next budget cycle - now is THE PERFECT TIME to channel resources into one of these activities.

Audit & review your fundraising programs

Sometimes the best way to move forward, is to look back.  An audit and review of your fundraising programs will reveal your fundraising strengths, while identifying barriers to success and evaluating financial risk.  This will allow you to maximise the success of your existing programs and channel your resources into areas where they will have the most impact.

Past Fundraising Audit & Review clients include Anglicare Victoria, Able Australia, Baptcare, Benetas, Camberwell Girls School, Melbourne Health, Menzies Research Institute, Plan, Peninsula Health, SIDS & KIDS Australia, St John, UNE Sports Union, Vincentcare Victoria, YMCA

Strengthen stakeholder relationships

Fundraising is a people business and it is important at a time like this to ensure your people feel valued, informed and essential to your cause.  With so many people working from home, your are more likely to catch people on the phone or in front of their computers. So why not ramp up your communications and get on the front foot with your supporters.

Embark on a feasibility study

Do you have a new project or program in mind, but lack the confidence to proceed?  A feasibility study will not only confirm if the time is right, but it will also arm you with valuable information to maximise resources and make the endeavour a success.

Past Feasibility Study clients include Able Australia, City of Yarra, Chevalier College, Heart Foundation, Freemasons Homes, Macquarie University, Rosebank College, Scouts, St Vincent’s Health, MS Australia, Unitingcare, Willoughby Council, Yarra Valley Grammar

Develop a fundraising Case for Support

The Case for Support is one of the most valuable fundraising tools.  It communicates your organisation’s vision in clear, compelling and engaging way that inspires support and motivates people to give.  It can also help to get your board, management team and other internal stakeholders all on the one page.

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Not quite ready for a chat? But thinking about the benefits of doing a Fundraising Audit and Review…well this download could be for you - Audit & Review heads up