FIA SA/NT

What an absolutely phenomenal way to wrap up Day 2!

🌟 Emma Dwyer (Leukaemia Foundation) our incredible Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) SA Young Fundraiser of the Year, smashed it with her session: 'Staying Power: The Craft, Curiosity and Heart Behind a Fundraising Career'!

Emma shared powerful insights into what keeps us engaged, emphasizing a Growth Mindset, Curiosity, Mentorship, Deep Listening, and resilience.

She reminded us that driving tangible impact fuels enthusiasm and that inspiring young fundraisers is key! A truly empowering close!

Ready for more inspiration? Don't miss the FIA National Conference in February! Secure your early bird tickets now: ➡️ https://fiaconference.org.au/

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Another game-changing session at today’s !

We were thrilled to hear from Kay Burton, Founder of SA Philanthropy Network, as she introduced us to the groundbreaking new platform: Funded.

In 'Discover Funded: A New Way to Connect with South Australian Donors,' Kay unveiled a powerful pathway designed to bridge the gap between passionate causes and local generosity. This innovative platform empowers both fundraisers and founders, especially offering transformative opportunities for small charities to amplify their voice and connect authentically with South Australian donors 🧡

Funded is set to revolutionize how we forge connections, offering:
• Enhanced visibility for vital projects,
• Meaningful connections with dedicated donors,
• Simplified pathways to ignite community impact.

Kay's vision inspires us to reimagine donor engagement and unlock new levels of philanthropic success. It's a testament to innovation driving a Local Heart with Global Impact 🌏

Next up - Pree Iyer (Hutt St Centre) and Dan Wilson (The Data Collective) proved you'd be absolutely barking mad not to use Direct Mail! 🐾

At , this dynamic duo demonstrated why 'Direct Mail is NOT Dead' and is still fetching great results! 📪

Pree's insights (with a few tail-wagging puns!) reminded us to let donors be the top dog heroes in our storytelling. Her advice? Break the rules, make it easy for your donors, and personalise it – because the right message to the right person at the right time always drives impact. 🎯

BONUS TIP: A coloured envelope stands out in the crowd 🧡

Then Dan crunched the numbers, emphasising:
• Targeting is crucial.
• RFV (Recency, Frequency, Value) still reigns supreme.
• Cost constraints are vital.
• Speculate with caution – don't send it if it won't make an impact! 😉

A powerful, data-backed reminder that direct mail is still a loyal companion in your fundraising strategy!

Thanks to our exhibitor The Bowden Print Group for joining us today 🗒️