Every day hundreds of not-for-profits and charitable organisations are spending time and effort on fundraising: individual giving, workplace giving, high net worth individuals, philanthropic trusts and corporate sponsorship. It is now a highly professionalized activity and competition is tough: both for recruiting the attention of potential donors and for the talented, committed individuals that can deliver the goods.
Judith Bowtell is a former head of strategy and policy at Arts NSW, Screen NSW and Film Australia. She has worked in the arts, creative and community sector for 25 years, and founded Albany Lane Consulting in 2012. Albany Lane supports arts, creative and community workers through leadership, strategic and career development - coaching, workshops and consulting. The opinions in this article are hers, and hers alone. www.albanylane.com.au
