Fundraising and Philanthropy

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There was something special about the Global Impact Summit. Aside from the brilliant content - which I'll get to shortly - it felt like being part of something, a movement. Held in Sydney from 5-6 August, the Summit grew out of the Impact Stage at SXSW Sydney and is the brainchild of Mike Gore, Joce Goto and James Kozina from nonprofit philanthropy platform Charitabl.

How did we achieve it and what role did grants play in making it possible? Having grown into one of Australia's largest face-to-face food relief providers, grants have played an important role in our journey. Understanding where grants fit within a broader funding strategy has been one of the keys to our success.

What if the greatest challenge facing fundraisers is not convincing people to care, but making participating easier for those who already care? That idea was one of the main drivers behind the inaugural SA Giving Week. Having worked in the not-for-profit sector for more than 15 years, I understand how challenging it can be to fundraise with limited resources.

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Australia's charity and for-purpose sector is economically significant, with 2024 revenue reaching $239 billion. Comparable 2023 figures show a contribution of 7.8% of GDP and 4.8% of gross value-add to the Australian economy. Yet despite this scale, the sector still lacks a transparent, comprehensive view of grant funding. Important baseline information is published by regulators and government agencies, but the broader picture remains fragmented.

Nearly half of Australian fundraisers are considering leaving their current employer within two years. So what can charities and NFPs do about it? That's the question at the heart of The Heart of Australian Fundraising: The Impact of Wellbeing and Love on Fundraiser Retention, a new report from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy (IFSP), authored by Adrian Sargeant, James Barrett and Kathryn Edworthy, and sponsored by F&P.