Becoming partnership ready: a checklist
Now is the time to get your organisation ‘partnership ready’! Whether you are a well-established organisation or a small organisation, there are five key factors to consider.
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Mentorships
Our Arts Mentoring programs offer an opportunity to work one-on-one with an experienced mentor across fundraising, management and leadership.
These programs are not intended as an individual professional development opportunity; rather, as a capacity-building opportunity that will provide long-term benefits for organisations as a whole.
Anni Hagberg ACF campaign – 2021. Image Credit Amelia Stanwix, The Design Files
APIEF Fundraising Residential 2023
APPLY NOW: Designed for early-to-mid career arts fundraisers representing an arts organisation with an emerging and/or established fundraising program, this is a five day training event run by experts in educational and arts fundraising.
Sponsorship Accelerator Program 2023
Closed: In partnership with Fit Brand & Partnerships we’re excited to offer a Sponsorship Accelerator Program for three Australian arts and cultural organisations to participate in. This opportunity is perfect for organisations with a desire to grow, amongst other things, business partnerships revenue in the coming years.
LIFT Mentorships
Closed: Our LIFT Arts Mentoring program funds arts organisations to work one-on-one with an experienced arts mentor to develop goals and strategies for their organisation.
Indigenous Art Centre Fundraising Mentorships
Closed: Our Indigenous Art Centre Fundraising Mentorships program assists arts centres to develop fundraising skills and build capacity to access private sector support.
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Knowledge Series
A master course in arts fundraising. Presented by leading Australian and international experts, the webinars cover essential fundraising topics contextualised and relevant to the unique Australian cultural landscape.
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The characteristics of high performing teams (that lead to success if fundraising)
Learn about the characteristics of high performing teams that will lead to successful fundraising.
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The relationship between fundraising and artists: Jam Factory
Learn the top tips for working with artists to deliver your fundraising objectives in this case study with Jam Factory
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The relationship between fundraising and marketing: Griffin Theatre Company
Learn the top tips for building a great relationship between your fundraising and marketing teams in this case study with Griffin Theatre Company.
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