2020 has hit events and community fundraising in a big way. It’s been a time to pivot, adapt and innovate to achieve income targets and focus on supporter experience to maintain relevance in an ever-changing environment. Whether it’s mass participation, challenges or peer-to-peer engagement, the Community & Events track is focused on providing inspiration and understanding how you can develop this area.
Session | Speakers |
Dance for Sick Kids: Our new supporters were waiting for us… all we had to do was ask them to dance! | Arani Duggan MFIA & Ashley Southwell MFIA, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) |
Polished Man: Digital Fundraising in the Modern World | Kylie Wallace, World Vision Kaitlin Harasym, The Polished Man |
The May 50K: Growing the movement from $2.1m to $6.5m in 12 months | Tanja Voss, MS Research Luke Edwards MFIA, Elevate Fundraising |
The 2.6 Challenge: Creating a national movement to inspire a nation to raise £11 million to save the UK’s charities | Fleurie Forbes-Martin, Studio Republic |
The good, the bad and the not so ugly of how to utilise Facebook Fundraising tools for your cause | Alex Dobbing MFIA, Cure Brain Cancer Foundation |
The Grace Gala – transforming a live event into a virtual ‘night in’ to remember! | Josh O’Rourke MFIA & Eliza Hills MFIA, Cerebral Palsy Alliance |
Punching above your weight: Tips and strategies for your organisation to create and manage a successful Giving Day | Claire Baxter MFIA, Kidney Health Australia |
2020 – events nirvana or crisis? | Carrie Fletcher MFIA, Donor Republic |
The 13th Pink Test: Unlucky for some | Ryan Barlow, McGrath Foundation |