Upcoming events including online events open to everyone!
FIA members and the broader community can access a wide variety of online events that offer insights and expertise on an array of relevant fundraising subjects!
FIA’s online professional development events hosted by our state/territory committees are available nationally. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from speakers all over the country and interact with your fellow fundraisers interstate.
We have an exciting mix of topics for you to choose from over the coming months. Please visit here for the full list.
NSW Schedule
FIA NSW The Great Debate: “AI Will Kill Fundraisers”
Join FIA NSW on Thursday 18 April, for an electrifying evening of intellect and insight as we delve into the provocative topic: ‘AI Will Kill Fundraisers.’
This will be a captivating debate evening, where our experts will spar over the implications of artificial intelligence on the world of fundraising. Will AI revolutionize philanthropy, making traditional fundraising methods obsolete? Or does the human touch remain indispensable in cultivating meaningful connections and driving charitable giving?
Immerse yourself in the lively discussion as our carefully selected “experts” (or fundraisers with strong opinions at least) explore the profound implications of artificial intelligence on the world of fundraising. Prepare to challenge assumptions, engage with opposing viewpoints, and gain invaluable insights into the intersection of technology and philanthropy.
Audience members will get the chance to ask curly questions and put our debaters on the spot and then to vote to crown the winner. All of this while enjoying a nibble, a drink and a chat with your fellow fundraising colleagues
It promises to be a fun and thought-provoking night – don’t miss out on this dynamic exchange of ideas – save the date – Thursday 18 April now and come along to be part of shaping tomorrow’s AI landscape!
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: Canva Surry Hills
FIA NSW Creating Innovative, Inspiring and Impactful Partnerships
Join FIA NSW for an engaging panel discussion about creating innovative, inspiring and impactful partnerships.
Are you looking for inspiration for your next partnership pitch? Want the wow factor to revamp and retain exciting partners? Or keen to break the traditional model with new, creative, and exciting partnership initiatives?
Then join us online or in-person for an afternoon Q&A session to hear from fundraising leaders and their diverse range of partnership success stories including the national 2024 FIA Strategic Partnership Award winner, Dolly’s Dream.
This session will share how collaboration with corporates can create powerful and purposeful partnerships. Whether you are a seasoned partnerships leader, taking on partnerships for the first time or interested in learning more about this area of fundraising, you will come away bursting with exciting ideas and full of energy to take your partnerships in new directions!
Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
In-Person Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm AEST
Online Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEST
In-Person Location: Zoom (Sydney Office)
Level 1/9 Castlereagh St
Sydney NSW 2000
Online via Zoom
