Program
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Registration and Networking
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Welcome
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM
8:30 AM
9:10 AM
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
A love letter to fundraising - How passion for connection can inspire the transformative power of giving
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
9:10 AM
9:50 AM
<p>Fundraising is more than a profession—it’s a deeply human act of connection. At its heart, it’s a love story between donors, causes, and the people who help make that connection possible: fundraisers. It’s about emotion, meaning, and a shared vision for something better. As co-founder of The Fundraising Agency, Andrew Martin is deeply passionate about how fundraising can shape the connection we create with donors. He will share how and why as fundraisers play a big part into the donor environment and the impact it can have to create meaningful change.</p>
Luke Toebelmann
Campaign Director
DGB Global
TBC
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Morning Tea and Networking
9:50 AM - 10:15 AM
9:50 AM
10:15 AM
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Welcome by FIA
10:15 AM - 10:20 AM
10:15 AM
10:20 AM
Keynote
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Inspiring philanthropy: Building philanthropic priorities
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
10:20 AM
11:00 AM
<p>A panel of WA leaders in the philanthropic sector will discuss the challenges of philanthropic priorities from their unique local perspectives: including a for purpose leader, a philanthropic funder and non-for-profit executive. Facilitated by DGB, the panel will discuss the challenges of uncovering an organisations philanthropic priorities to solve and serve their organisation's mission, and in contrast how these present to funders. They will share the good and the bad examples delivered to a funder, discuss the challenges of stepping into blue sky thinking and articulate the mindset shift out of the day to day.</p>
Peter Dalton
Partner
DGB Global
With an international fundraising career rich in capital and comprehensive campaigns, Peter is passionate about fundraising impact and leadership.
Peter has broad fundraising experience across all for-purpose sectors, and institutional experience as Fundraising Director at Austin Health, where he initiated and served as Campaign Director for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre appeal, and as Director of Fundraising at Cambridge University Hospitals.
A regular presenter at fundraising forums in Australia and internationally, Peter most recently co-authored Giving Hope: The Journey of the For-Purpose Organisation and Its Quest for Success which features his infamous Six Fundraisers’ Dilemmas.
He is a former Fundraising Institute Australia National Chair and Arthur Venn Lifetime Achievement Awardee.
Room 1
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Once a supporter, always a supporter? Using phone to find your Gifts-in-Wills supporters in the most unlikely places
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
<p>The Lost Dogs’ Home and Kidney Health Australia have been working with Apple Marketing to explore interest in Gifts in Wills (GIW) amongst a range of their supporter audiences, trialling several approaches to their calling campaigns. </p>
<p>They’ll share insights and detailed data from the results of their calling campaigns and explore factors that have led to high rates of identifying GIW interest amongst segments of their supporters not normally associated with bequest commitment. </p>
Room 2
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Spilling the tea: lessons learned launching a head-turning regular giving product
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
<p>Launching a regular giving product is hard. But it’s a game changer for those that get it right. This presentation shares Anglicare WA’s journey launching its new – and rapidly growing - regular giving product, Choose Your Warrior. Like every good journey, the path to launching Choose Your Warrior has included a bit of everything, from moments of awe-inspiring delight to unforeseen challenges. There were even moments we didn’t think we’d ever launch. Come along as we spill the tea on what it took to launch a successful regular giving product in 2025.</p>
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Approaches to Securing Support
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
<p>I will share insights on how creative thinking and strategic partnerships can drive meaningful change regardless of the sector. Whether you’re in social impact or environmental sustainability, there are opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and support each other’s missions. When something isn’t the right fit for your organisation, passing it on can create a win for everyone. My approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on fostering a mindset of sharing and working together to achieve greater outcomes. Through interactive discussion and real-life examples, we will explore how creativity and partnership can fuel success in fundraising and impact.</p>
Room 2
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Where does fundraising live in your digital strategy?
11:55 AM - 12:40 PM
11:55 AM
12:40 PM
<p>A cautionary tale for organisations that want to jump-start fundraising efforts without performing due diligence on the experience they are providing online. </p>
<p>Does the site load quickly? Does it tell a compelling story? Is the donation function easy? Are you sending people to the right page? Do you have enough information in market to support your brand and get people to trust it or engage with you? </p>
<p>If the strategy is rushed and the online experience is poor, it'll be almost impossible to convince people to donate, regardless of the subject matter.</p>
Room 1
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Quiet gifts, bold futures: unlocking everyday legacies for everyone
11:55 AM - 12:40 PM
11:55 AM
12:40 PM
<p>Think legacy giving is only for the wealthy? Think again. This lively panel brings together three changemakers who are flipping the script on legacy, from grand gestures to everyday generosity. Through bold ideas and fresh strategies, they’ll show how legacy can be accessible, personal, and powerful for everyone. Adding heart to the conversation, a bequest donor will share her inspiring story of why she chose to leave a gift in her Will—and how anyone can. Discover how quiet gifts, rooted in purpose and values, not wealth, can shape bold futures in ways you might never expect, for communities everywhere.</p>
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
From insights to impact: Navigating WA funding trends and mastering funder expectations
11:55 AM - 12:40 PM
11:55 AM
12:40 PM
<p>WA’s funding landscape is constantly evolving. Is your organisation strategically positioned to exceed funder expectations? </p>
<p>In this insightful and practical session, Strategic Grants’ Erica Blaney and Philanthropy Australia’s Ollie Hanson will dissect the WA funding landscape, outline common funder expectations, and highlight key pain points being reported across the sector. </p>
<p>Drawing on insights from Strategic Grants’ Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) and Philanthropy Australia’s WA Snapshot of Giving, they’ll reveal what is—and isn’t—being funded and share real-world feedback from philanthropic funders. </p>
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Lunch and Networking
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
12:40 PM
1:25 PM
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
If your email lands in a forest, does anyone read it?
1:25 PM - 2:20 PM
1:25 PM
2:20 PM
<p>Ah email—the trusty steed of charity communications. It's free, it's easy, and it's always there when your campaign needs a little boost. But sometimes, it feels like we're shouting into the void, right? Campaign struggling? Just send an email… or thirty… and hope for the best! But wait! Before you hit "send" on another mass email, consider this: bad email practices can turn your trusty steed into a Trojan horse. Join us for a rollicking ride through the dos and don'ts of email marketing. We'll dish out juicy real-life case studies and examples from the email hall of fame (and shame), showing you what works, what flops, and why it matters.</p>
Room 1
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Unlocking Corporate Partnerships: What Businesses Truly Value.
1:25 PM - 2:20 PM
1:25 PM
2:20 PM
<p>A facilitated panel of leading community investment practitioners will share insights into what corporations look for in community partnerships and investments. You will come away with a clear understanding of corporate drivers, effective engagement practices, and actionable strategies to enhance your value proposition and partnership approach. WA Snapshot of Giving, they’ll reveal what is—and isn’t—being funded and share real-world feedback from philanthropic funders. </p>
Room 2
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Love, Loss & Legacy: The Real Impact of In Memory Giving
1:25 PM - 2:20 PM
1:25 PM
2:20 PM
<p>Fundraising might be about dollars, but In Memory giving? That’s about the heart. In this session, Lauren Rice dives into how thoughtful, well-done In Memory giving can spark deep, lasting connections with donors—and why it deserves way more love in our fundraising mix. With her signature warmth, a splash of humour, and a dose of personal experience with loss, Lauren shares why honouring someone’s memory isn’t just meaningful—it’s powerful. Expect stories, insights, and a few gentle myth-busts along the way. </p>
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Pain, Purpose, and Philanthropy: How One Gift is Changing Chronic Pain Education in Australia
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
<p>This session explores best practice in relationship fundraising through the story of a visionary $5 million gift to the University of Notre Dame Australia. Thanks to the Churack Family’s extraordinary support, Notre Dame is the only university in the Sothern Hemisphere to embed chronic pain education centrally within its medical program—setting a global benchmark. <br />
We will explore the strategies behind securing the gift, the impact of the Churack Chair, how it is improving healthcare outcomes across WA and beyond, and key lessons from transforming a lapsed donor into the university’s largest philanthropic gift. </p>
Room 1
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
The Future of Face-to-Face Fundraising.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
<p>Discover how exceptional customer experience, ethical practice, and adherence to the FIA Code can transform face-to-face (F2F) fundraising. This session explores how every supporter interaction is an opportunity to build trust, uphold sector integrity, and create lasting impressions. A key focus will be on protecting and professionalising the F2F channel for future fundraisers—reducing stigma through consistent, positive engagement. Join us to explore how high standards in service and ethics can shape a more respected and sustainable future for F2F fundraising, one meaningful interaction at a time. </p>
Room 2
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Demystifying Direct Mail Acquisition – A look at DM Cash Acquisition Success.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
<p>Discover why Direct Mail Cash Acquisition remains a vital part of a successful fundraising program. This presentation explores the data behind its effectiveness, key elements of developing a compelling acquisition pack, and the crucial next steps to turn new donors into long-term supporters. We’ll share real-world case studies to illustrate what works, offering practical insights you can apply to your own program. </p>
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:45 PM
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Best of West
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
3:45 PM
4:15 PM
Keynote
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Healing Smiles: Restoring Confidence and Dignity, One Smile at a Time
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
Keynote
Friday, September 25, 2026
2026-09-25
Post Forum Refreshments and Networking
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
5:15 PM
7:15 PM
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