Interview with Teisha Archer (AUS) - Fundraising and Philanthropy Director, Coach and Consultant

After 10 years leading philanthropic & corporate partnerships in the medical research and education sectors, Teisha now provides strategic fundraising and philanthropic advice to a range of not-for-profit clients, as well as running training workshops for staff, executive and Boards. 

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Interview with Aaron Lamb (AUS) - Head of Digital at Oxfam Australia and two time Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) award winner.

Aaron has reshaped Oxfam Australia’s digital landscape by having an analytics first approach and encouraging team members to back their decision making. Aaron shares his advice across all digital platforms and how to use digital most effectively as part of the wider fundraising and organisational strategy.

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Interview with Leo Orland FFIA CFRE (AUS) - A Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year (2013), FIA Fellow, Former FIA Chairman and Former CFRE Chair of Exam Committee.

After 15 years at World Vision Australia and over 20 years helping fundraising teams and not-for-profits grow income; Leo Orland shares his experience, knowledge, achievements and gives his strategic advice to you as fundraisers.

Included in this episode:

Section 1: The early years of Leo's fundraising career and early lessons learnt

Section 2: Success stories and learning from mistakes after 15+ years at World Vision Australia

Section 3: Transitioning into a fundraising consultant

Section 4: Tips for improving your fundraising programs

Section 5: Reflecting on achievements after 40+ years in fundraising and how fundraising continues to change

Section 6: Leo's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits

Interview with Brian Holmes FFIA CFRE (AUS) - Director of Xponential: Philanthropy & Fundraising, a Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) President’s Award Winner and Former FIA Chairman.

Brian has extensive fundraising consultancy experience in capital campaign management, major gift programs/capital campaigns, fundraising strategy development and NFP Board and Advocate training.

Sections included in this episode:

Section 1: Reflecting on Brian's early years in fundraising and key lessons learnt

Section 2: Being strategic in your approach to Major Gifts Fundraising

Section 3: Success stories and mistakes made along the way

Section 4: How serving on Boards helps with your fundraising professional development

Section 5: Brian's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits

Interview with Alan White CFRE (AUS) - Fundraising Manager at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Young Fundraiser of the Year 2019 and an FIA Non Executive Board Member.

Recently awarded the FIA’s Young Fundraiser of the Year and the 2019 winner of GiveEasy’s Most Innovative Fundraiser in Australia; Alan’s passion for fundraising has seen Alan and his team at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre rise to great heights and achieve great success.

Sections included in this episode:

Section 1: How Alan started in fundraising and key lessons learnt

Section 2: A fundraising team that goes from strength-to-strength at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)

Section 3: Reflecting on the success of the ASRC's tax time appeal

Section 4: The on-going success of the ASRC's Telethon over the years

Section 5: The importance of serving on Boards for your fundraising professional development

Section 6: Being an effective fundraising leader

Section 7: Alan's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits

Interview with Fiona Atkinson (AUS) - Head of Fundraising & Communications at St Kilda Mums.

Fiona leads a team at St Kilda Mums, responsible for fundraising appeals, regular giving, major donors, grants, community fundraising, corporate engagement, special events and communications. Previous to current role, she managed the fundraising and events team, in a job share, at RSPCA Victoria.

Sections included in this episode:

Section 1: The beginning of Fiona's fundraising career and key lessons learnt

Section 2: Events fundraising in previous role at RSPCA Victoria

Section 3: Growing the fundraising efforts of St. Kilda Mums

Section 4: Advice to improve your fundraising efforts

Section 5: How fundraising is changing

Section 6 Fiona's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits

Interview with James Orton (AUS) - Founder of Distil Data, Former IT & Data Manager at Unicef Australia

After starting out as Amnesty International UK’s Data Analyst, James moved to Australia where he created a data-driven culture at Unicef Australia. Since then James founded Distil Data where he uses data science methodologies to help fundraising teams achieve their goals.

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Interview with Paul Bailey CFRE (AUS) - Director & Fundraising Strategist at Amplify Fundraising, Former Senior Account Director at Pareto Fundraising.

Paul is motivated by passionate fundraisers. After returning from the UK, Paul worked with an impressive portfolio of NGO clients for Pareto Fundraising before starting his consultancy firm, Amplify Fundraising.

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Interview with Bianca Crocker FFIA CFRE (AUS) - Finalist for Global Fundraiser award, 2012 Young Fundraiser of the Year, Founder & Managing Director at Small Non-Profits Alliance.

After starting her fundraising career at Whitelion and then LifeFlight, in 2011 Bianca established her own coaching and consultancy business, focusing on supporting smaller organisations. Today, through founding the Small Non-Profits Alliance, she helps bring together small charities to connect with each other and relevant experts, so they can grow and fulfil their mission as well as attract more donors and volunteers.

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Interview with Anthea Iva (AUS) - Founder and Director of Redstone Marketing & Design.

After 6 years with Save the Children Australia and being a valuable part of their rapid growth in Australia, Anthea founded Redstone Marketing & Design, a fundraising and design agency that helps purpose driven organisations achieve their mission, by delivering quality campaigns, sustainable fundraising strategy and bold ideas.

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