Funding

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The Collections Act
The Collections Act regulates the manner in which associations may conduct appeals for public support, mainly the collection of moneys from the public in Queensland.

Each Australian jurisdiction (apart from the Northern Territory) has fundraising legislation and organisations operating outside Queensland may well have to register in those places as well before conducting fundraising activities. The Productivity Commission recommended in 2010 that the legislation be harmonised. Read more

In obtaining a gift, you have achieved more than just the funds that gift represents.  You have made others conscious and committed to your cause.  You have found true believers.  There are many hundreds of worthy causes today and a true believer for yours may naturally be interested in other good works.  That is the spirit of philanthropy. Read more

How do you ask for funds?
Wise people realise that fundraising is not really about raising money.  It is about building relationships.  Fundraising is sometimes humorously called a ‘contact sport‘. Read more

What fundraising tools should you use to reach these markets?
For some small tasks, the good old raffle is without parallel, but these days the amounts groups must raise and the ever emerging needs often call for a more indepth approach.  No matter what tack you choose, you will need a fundraising plan, which includes: Read more

Who believes in what you’re trying to achieve? Read more

How prepared is your organization to win community support?

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