Liz Henderson
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By name, by nature

A leader in best-practice service delivery with a culture of innovation worthy of emulating, the Inspire Foundation has also discovered the key to funding sustainability. Liz Henderson reports. A leader in best-practice service delivery with a culture of innovation worthy of emulating, the Inspire Foundation has also discovered the key to funding sustainability. Liz Henderson reports. At a time when sustainability is the holy grail of most charities, the Inspire Foundation is truly inspirational. Last year, during the worst financial crisis since the Depression, this nonprofit with just 40 staff achieved a 33% income growth year-on-year – 40% of which came from corporates. In just three years, its annual revenue…

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Greenthropy shoots emerge

A group of Australian philanthropists have formed their own not-for-profit, bringing their combined power to bear on the critical issue of the environment. Liz Henderson reports. A group of Australian philanthropists have formed their own not-for-profit, bringing their combined power to bear on the critical issue of the environment. Liz Henderson reports. Considering world leaders at Copenhagen last year failed to address the globe’s pressing environmental issues, it’s no wonder the problem can seem too hard for concerned individuals to tackle alone. This mindset prompted a small group of charitable Australians to join forces and take a more co-ordinated approach to funding a cleaner, greener Australia. Formation of AEGN The…

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NSHRF gets tech savvy

Over the last two years North Shore Heart Research Foundation has embarked on a program of IT upgrade that is returning the investment in spades. Liz Henderson reports on a trail of discovery. Over the last two years North Shore Heart Research Foundation has embarked on a program of IT upgrade that is returning the investment in spades. Liz Henderson reports on a trail of discovery. John Shaw was the new fundraising manager at North Shore Heart Research Foundation (NSHRF) two years ago when discussions with the chief executive officer, Derek Minett, led to a solution for a major dilemma. The organisation, formed in 1987, was relying on a group…

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Agent of change

Over the last four years Nicola Stewart has helped transform fundraising at the Fred Hollows Foundation through a disciplined and strategic approach. Liz Henderson reports. Over the last four years Nicola Stewart has helped transform fundraising at the Fred Hollows Foundation through a disciplined and strategic approach. Liz Henderson reports. Born to Fundraise It seems marketing is in the genes of Nicola Stewart’s family. While her sister and father are both marketers in the fast moving consumable goods (FMCG) field, Nicola knew from an early age that she wanted to work in the nonprofit sector. In fact even while she was at uni studying for a Bachelor of Communications degree…

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An online fundraising system anyone can run

Event Creator could help you improve returns with the minimum outlay and teething time. Liz Henderson reports. Event Creator could help you improve returns with the minimum outlay and teething time. Liz Henderson reports. In the past, training and maintenance requirements and setup costs – sometimes exceeding $100,000 – meant only large nonprofits could afford their own online fundraising system. With Event Creator from GoFundraise, every organisation can profit from the power of online, without the traditional risks, delays and expense. It can even deliver receipts and ‘Authorities to Fundraise’ electronically – an Australian first. Inspiration for Event Creator Recognition of a gap inspired the development of Event Creator. This…

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Get to know your supporters – promptly and painlessly

If you’ve been longing to interact more meaningfully with donors, volunteers, members and other stakeholders, Esit’s eRegister might be for you. Liz Henderson reports. If you’ve been longing to interact more meaningfully with donors, volunteers, members and other stakeholders, Esit’s eRegister might be for you. Liz Henderson reports. Want to turn your contacts into friends? The affordable new thankQ eRegister module from ESiT lets charities of any size create and publish online questionnaires in minutes, enabling easy capture of relevant information from contacts who visit your website for more effective relationship management. One beauty of eRegister is that everything respondents type into the survey web-page – from contact details and…

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Two could be better as one say donors

Nonprofit mergers can polarise people into those passionately for or against. But how would you feel about it if you were putting up the money to support causes which are virtually indistinguishable? Liz Henderson considers this hot issue from the perspective of donors. Nonprofit mergers can polarise people into those passionately for or against. But how would you feel about it if you were putting up the money to support causes which are virtually indistinguishable? Liz Henderson considers this hot issue from the perspective of donors. As the downturn intensifies, nonprofits are watching to see how donors react. What they may not realise is that donors are subjecting nonprofits to…

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Data gives a double helping

Need a good reason to stop making do with an ineffective database? A more sophisticated approach to data with clever personalisation nearly doubled returns for Sydney’s Exodus Foundation. And the tactic helped the organization win a 2009 national FIA award for excellence to boot! Liz Henderson reports. Need a good reason to stop making do with an ineffective database? A more sophisticated approach to data with clever personalisation nearly doubled returns for Sydney’s Exodus Foundation. And the tactic helped the organization win a 2009 national FIA award for excellence to boot! Liz Henderson reports. Making a Good Thing Better The winter direct mail campaign has always been a solid earner…

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Online system cheaply engages more ‘everyday heroes’

Peer-to-peer online fundraising is still in its early stages in Australia, and the new HEROix 2.0 software is helping charities large and small to tap into the masses. Liz Henderson reports. Peer-to-peer online fundraising is still in its early stages in Australia, and the new HEROix 2.0 software is helping charities large and small to tap into the masses. Liz Henderson reports. Everyday Hero’s new HEROix 2.0 software (launched in April) has made a fundamental departure from its original core fundraising offering. The new product enables charities to build their own fundraising pages linked to their website, putting control of branding and other key online elements squarely in the hands…

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Bid farewell to fundraising troubles

Under the hammer financially? A low-bid reverse auction powered by Bid.org.au could prove helpful for nonprofits of any size. Liz Henderson finds out how. Under the hammer financially? A low-bid reverse auction powered by Bid.org.au could prove helpful for nonprofits of any size. Liz Henderson finds out how. Bid.org.au provides nonprofits with a revenue generation method akin to Art Union raffles – only in the virtual world. This fully supported and hosted online auction system offers marketing, prize acquisition from Bid.org.au’s network of national retailers, and an auction ‘shop front’ easily customised with your branding. And there’s heart behind the concept. Inventor Rick Brown, a Brisbane resident, traces the birth…