Advancing professional fundraising
education to benefit those that lead, serve and support not for profit organisations
FIA Perpetual Foundation Philanthropy Scholarships

The Fundraising Institute Australia Perpetual Philanthropy Scholarship is supported by The Perpetual Foundation Trustees Gift Fund. The fundraising scholarship provides assistance for FIA members to attend an international fundraising conference and undertake a planned learning experience.
2012 IoF Convention Winner Announced
Congratulations to Amanda Stokes, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Sydney Dogs & Cats Home. Amanda is the winner of the 2012 FIA Perpetual Philanthropy Scholarship to attend the Institute of Fundraising National Convention in London.
Amanda believes that attendance at the Convention will help her learn new ideas and techniques to ensure that her time and the fundraising programs she implements will be most effective for her organisation. The networking opportunities at the Convention will also enable her to make long lasting contacts to assist her in her career growth. Besides attending the IoF Convention, Amanda hopes to visit the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and bring key learnings back to Australia.
Congratulations Amanda!
Previous Winners
The 2010 Perpetual Philanthropy Scholarship winners have written about their experiences - read their articles by clicking on the links below:
- Susanne Williamson - Institute of Fundraising National Convention
- James Boyd - Giving Circles research, USA
The 2011 Perpetual Philathropy Scholarship funded the FIA Healthcare Philanthropy Scholarship. Martin Carolan was the lucky recipient of this scholarship - read about his experience here.







