ThirdSector Women's Networking Lunch

FIA is proud to partner with Third Sector for their Women’s Networking Lunch (www.celebratethirdsectorwomen.com.au) for 16 March, 2010 in Melbourne. As part of this partnership FIA members are entitled to a Member discount (15% off).

FIA Chapter 1 (VIC) – Direct Marketing Special Interest Group

Learning from the Chief – How big businesses use successful marketing

Ever wondered how the huge marketers run campaigns? Ever dreamt of a $4m budget?

This session will be presented by Alexis Denby, Marketing Specialist, Mobile Products, Telstra. Alexis is an outstanding marketer who will present the inside story on how the big telco makes campaigns happen.

Alexis has had three successful years in direct marketing at Telstra and is currently responsible for developing creative and copy across all mediums and channels.

When:       Wednesday 24th March 2010
Time:        12.00pm - 2.00pm (Lunch Included)
Venue:      Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria
Address:   818 Burke Road, Camberwell
Cost:         Members $25 / Non-Members $45 (prices include GST)

Click here to download the Special Interest Group registration flyer
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Chapter 1 (VIC) Professional Development Lunch

What can an Investment Banker talk to Fundraisers about?

Join your Chapter 1 colleagues as we return to the newly refurbished Kooyong Tennis Club to discover exactly what is the common ground between this investment banker and we fundraisers.

This very informative session will be presented by Christopher Thorn, Executive Director, Philanthropic Services Division, JB Were and will address:

• The background to the establishment of a Philanthropic Services Division within J B Were
• The role of the Philanthropic Services Division
• Why the company undertook such a role within its scope of operations
• The importance of fundraisers understanding of Major Donors expectations

 

Christopher is the Executive Director of the firm’s Philanthropic Services team, where his primary responsibilities include raising awareness of philanthropic issues; providing advice on investment and capital management to individuals and organisations wishing to implement a philanthropic strategy; and fostering relationships between interested parties in order to facilitate the giving process.

When:       Wednesday 10 March 2010
Time:        12.00pm for 12.30pm start - 2.00pm (Lunch Included)
Venue:      Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc
Address:  489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong VIC 3144
Cost:         Members $45 / Non-Members $65 (prices include GST)

This Luncheon was sponsored by:

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FIA Chapter 1 (VIC) Professional Development

Skills 1: The Foundations of Fundraising  

Are you new to fundraising?

Have you been fundraising for a few years but never undertaken any formal training in fundraising?

Then Skills 1 is a MUST for you!

The Skills workshop is recognised nation-wide by FIA members as an essential foundation stone for professional fundraising knowledge. Achievement of Skills 1 education is now highly sought after by many employers as a minimum requirement.

The Skills 1 workshop is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of each core fundraising discipline. The workshop is led by some of Chapter 1’s most experienced fundraisers.

When:   Day 1 - Friday 12 March 2010

              Day 2 - Saturday 13 March 2010

              Day 3 - Saturday 20 March 2010

              Day 4 - Saturday 27 March 2010

Venue:   Acacia Room, Heidelberg Repatriation Campus (Austin Health)

               Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West

Cost:      Members $515 / Non-Members $715 (prices include GST)

For information on how to register email: events@fia.org.au