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Charity Bashing Unfair Says FIA CEO

28 October 2011 | Charities have been in the media this week, slammed over fundraising costs. Defending the sector, CEO of the Fundraising Institute of Australia, Rob Edwards says that without fundraising many charities would cease to exist.

Aussie Fundraisers Win Global Awards

24 October 2011 | Two Australians have been recognised on the global stage after being named the world’s most outstanding fundraiser and volunteer at an awards ceremony in the Netherlands.

Marketing Guru to Head Up FIA

15 September 2011 | The Fundraising Institute Australia has appointed marketing expert, Rob Edwards as the peak membership body’s new chief executive officer.

FIA CEO Steps Down

01 August 2011 | Chris McMillan has resigned as CEO of the Fundraising Institute of Australia.

NFPs Urge Importance of Cheques

16 June 2011 | The Australian Not for Profit sector has revealed the importance of donations via cheques as part of their fundraising efforts, according to Pro Bono Australia’s online Snap Poll.

FIA Calls for Independent NFP Regulator

28 February 2011 | The Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) has called on the Federal Government to establish an independent regulator for the Not for Profit sector, rejecting the proposed plan for the regulator to be established within the taxation department.

Queensland Mother Wins Volunteer of the Year

28 February 2011 | A Queensland mother has taken out the Fundraising Institute Australia’s National Volunteer of the Year 2011 Award.

“Top Seven Insights” for Fundraisers - FIA Conference

24 February 2011 | The Fundraising Institute of Australia’s 34th International Conference in Melbourne has kicked off with fundraising expert John Jeffries providing insights into his 28 year charity career - including his “top seven things fundraisers don’t want to know about donors”.

Fundraising…“It’s the Inspiration Business”

22 February 2011 | Opinion | Leading global fundraiser Ken Burnett, a keynote speaker at the FIA’s 34th International Conference in Melbourne this week, gives 7 tips on how to effectively head up a fundraising campaign.

Taking Bequest Marketing Seriously…A Guide for Complacent Chief Executives

22 February 2011 | Opinion | As a keynote speaker at this week’s Fundraising Institute Australia’s 34th International Conference in Melbourne, international fundraising expert Stephen Pidgeon calls on charities to change the organisational culture which undervalues bequests.