Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry for the 2015 FIA Awards for Excellence in Fundraising. More entries were received than in previous years and they represented a cross section of the amazing work carried out by our members. Judges agreed that this year’s submissions were of a particularly high standard and the competition was tight across a number of categories.
Thank you to our Principal Sponsor of the Awards for Excellence in Fundraising
Organisational Award Finalists:
Donor Acquisition
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Over $5 million revenue
- Bush Heritage Australia – “Species” – Bush Heritage Direct Mail Acquisition April 2014 (VIC)
- Camp Quality – 2013 Christmas Acquisition Appeal (NSW)
- Guide Dogs SA/NT – Wallace & Bruce – Cold Acquisition Direct Mail Pack (SA)
- Make-A-Wish Australia – April Acquisition 2014 (QLD)
Under $5 million revenue
- Diabetes Australia – VIC – A Recipe for a Good Life (VIC)
- Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations – RFDS Regional Acquisition Campaign 2013 (SA)
- scosa – scosa Maximum Potential Corporate Networking Club (SA)
- SIDS and Kids NSW and Victoria – Tax Acquisition 2014 (VIC)
Donor Renewal
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Over $5 million revenue
- Caritas Australia – Caritas Australia Winter Appeal (NSW)
- Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) – “Be On Board Every Flight” – RFDS QLD’s 2014 Autumn Regular Giving & Cash Appeal (QLD)
- The Exodus Foundation – Exodus Christmas Appeal 2014 (NSW)
Under $5 million revenue
- Perth Legacy – ANZAC Day Appeal 2014 (WA)
- The Carmelites – Australia & East Timor – 2014 Healing Appeal (VIC)
- WaterAid – Invest in a brighter future! (VIC)
Major Gifts
No finalists in 2015
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Bequests/Gifts in Wills
Over $5 million revenue
- Bush Heritage Australia – Bush Chats – Bringing News from the Bush to our Supporters (VIC)
- Guide Dogs Association of SA & NT – Buddy for Life Program (SA/NT)
Under $5 million revenue
- Assistance Dogs Australia – Survey and Conversion Bequest Campaign (NSW)
Capital Campaigns
No finalists in 2015
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Special Events
Over $5 million revenue
- Cancer Council Australia – Coles Daffodil Day 2014 (NSW)
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research – Love Your Sister (NSW)
- Mater Foundation – RACQ Insurance International Women’s Day Fun Run 2014 (QLD)
- WWF-Australia – Wild Onesie Week 2014 (NSW)
Under $5 million revenue
- 3MBS Fine Music – 3MBS Beethoven Marathon & 3MBS Schubert Marathon (VIC)
- Act for Peace – Act for Peace Ration Challenge (NSW)
- MS Research Australia Ltd – Kiss Goodbye to MS (NSW)
- St Vincent de Paul Society SA – Vinnies SA 2014 CEO Sleepout (SA)
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Emergency Relief Appeal
Over $5 million revenue
- Oxfam Australia – Syria Emergency Appeal 2014 (VIC)
- UNICEF Australia – Typhoon Haiyan Children’s Emergency Appeal (Philippines) (NSW)
Under $5 million revenue
No finalists in 2015
Fundraising on a Shoestring
No finalists in 2015
State Winners:
Young Fundraiser of the Year
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NSW – Rebecca Linigen, The Fred Hollows Foundation
QLD – Alexandra Struthers MFIA, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia
VIC – Shae Spry, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
WA – Laura Kazmirowicz MFIA, Ear Science Institute Australia
Volunteer of the Year
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NSW – Mick Campbell, nominated by Cerebral Palsy Alliance
QLD – Garth Stephens, nominated by Cancer Council Queensland
SA/NT – Philip Wells, nominated by Hutt St Centre
VIC – Chris McPherson, nominated by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
WA – Noah Ryan, nominated by Western Australian Museum Foundation
WA – Janet Reynolds, nominated by Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation