The Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising | Darwin
Want to learn the foundations of arts fundraising and development?
The Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising is designed for emerging practitioners who want to learn the basics of arts philanthropy and sponsorship and established arts workers looking to refresh their knowledge. Registrations for Darwin are now open!
This workshop is perfect for:
- Emerging arts practitioners who want to learn the basics of arts fundraising, philanthropy and sponsorship;
- Established arts practitioners with some fundraising knowledge.
What you’ll get:
A full-day workshop covering:
- Business partnerships 101;
- Philanthropy 101;
- How to make your organisation fundraising-ready;
- Developing a fundraising plan;
- Building a case for support.
A networking lunch with your peers will be provided, along with morning and afternoon tea.
This is a chance to connect with arts fundraisers and meet your Creative Partnerships Australia State Managers. The session with be co-presented by Gwen Gaff, State Manager Northern Territory and Steven Richardson, State Manager Victoria and Tasmania. Gwen and Steven will provide local perspective, case studies and insights on how to implement what you’ve learned.
Your presenter – our State Manager
Northern Territory | Gwen Gaff
Gwen offers vital knowledge of leadership, management and business development, with particular focus on the arts, tourism and social sectors.
Throughout her career, Gwen has cultivated extensive vocational and pro bono experience in developing strategic partnerships and acquiring significant funding through sponsorship, philanthropy, sales and grants.
Having spent several years working in visual and performing arts centre management, community arts and cultural development, Gwen’s most recent role, prior to joining Creative Partnerships Australia over five years ago, was with Friends of the Art Gallery Western Australia.
Originally from Groote Eylandt and Alice Springs, Gwen has an existing network of key relationships and a lifelong understanding of the Territory’s unique cultural landscape.
Your presenter – our State Manager
Victoria and Tasmania | Steven Richardson
Steven brings many years of significant fundraising experience, having been primarily responsible for raising financial investment in all of his previous executive positions.
As founder of Black Arm Band, he raised more than $8 million and brokered many significant partnerships.
With a background spanning a variety of artistic, producing, and programming roles – including as a director, curator and producer – Steven’s varied experience allows for a holistic view of fundraising. As Artistic Associate for Melbourne Festivals, and founding Artistic Director of Arts House, he raised or assisted in raising significant financial investment.
Steven has served on a number of advisory boards, including five years as Deputy Chair of the Dance Board for the Australia Council for the Arts, Vichealth Arts Advisory and others.
