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Campfire Community Blog

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How do we get our board more engaged in our fundraising efforts?

Teisha Archer,
13 February 2020

We hear it all the time – “building a culture of philanthropy is integral to fundraising success”.

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What’s the best way to avoid an IT train wreck?

Roland Maxwell,
31 December 2019

Specialist Member Roland Maxwell touches on a topic that will sadly resonate with many from recent challenging experiences, and hopefully will prevent a few IT tragedies in 2020.

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Overcoming the Iceberg of Ignorance in Corporate Partnerships

Stellar Partnerships,
17 December 2019

The Iceberg of Ignorance study suggested that only 4% of problems in an organisation were known to senior management, whilst those involved in day to day operations had a much richer view of all of the issues.

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Corporate partnerships best practice- lessons from the UK

Stellar Partnerships,
17 December 2019

Growing up in the UK, we always looked to Australia with wonder and curiosity: beaches, endless sunshine, houses with kitchens big enough to sit the whole family, cute bouncy animals and spiders the size of a dinner plate.

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What are media looking for, and how can we best deliver it?

Jodie Artis,
16 December 2019

Specialist Member Jodie Artis shares some media relations expert insights in this her 20th anniversary year helping social purpose organisations connect meaningfully with media.

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What is the true cost of turnover to your organisation?

Michelle Varcoe,
16 December 2019

Specialist Member Michelle Varcoe examines the wider implications of employee turnover and points to some positive ways to keep good people by your side.

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Dumb bells out! Getting you match fit for 2020

Julia Keady,
13 December 2019

Fifteen specialists from Benefolk social impact community share the tips they are sharing with clients, on how organisations can truly thrive in 2020.

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How do you capture the hearts and minds of potential funders?

Sue Vittori,
28 November 2019

Specialist Member Sue Vittori offers tips on how to give your organisation a winning edge in funding submissions

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Measuring is managing your brand

Darren Taylor,
27 November 2019

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When I ask clients how they measure the effectiveness of their brand, most look at me blankly. 
Those who do answer, say: ‘By sales, naturally.’

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Can small organisations really be data-driven?

Kristi Mansfield,
21 November 2019

Specialist Member Kristi Mansfield shares how a small grassroots organisation is proving you don’t have to be a powerhouse to use data to achieve your goals.

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