Winners Testimonials
‘We were thrilled that Dolly’s Dream won the 2024 FIA award for Best Strategic Partnership with EssenceMediacom. It was a fantastic way for us to recognise our valued partner and their commitment to our cause. It has strengthened our connection and acknowledged all the hard work that we did – together – to make the campaign a success.’
Best Strategic Partnership 2024 Winner - Alannah & Madeline Foundation
‘Winning the Young Fundraiser of the Year award in 2024 is one of the proudest moments of my career. It is a privilege to have supported the mission of many remarkable not for profits, and now be an advocate for the longevity of our sector and holding the door open for all fundraisers. This award has given me the opportunity to meet fundraisers from across the world, join a lived experience committee and reflect on my why, which continues to drive my passion for the work we all do together.’
Young Fundraiser of the Year 2024 Winner - Sabrina Thomas MFIA
‘Winning Best Supporter Experience goes to the heart of what we do and why we love fundraising. To be nationally recognised by our peers for treating our supporters like the incredible humans they are is an honour.’
Best Supporter Experience 2024 Winner - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
‘It was an amazing opportunity to recognise the team for the incredible achievement we made with our Tax Appeal last year. My advice would be – apply - the worst that can happen is your team know you value them and think they are award worthy!’
Fundraising Impact Through Creativity 2024 Winner - Camp Quality Ltd
‘Winning Fundraiser of the Year at the FIA awards 2024 was a huge honour. As a long-time fan of the FIA awards to recognise outstanding work across our sector, this one was special. As a passionate fundraiser who puts in 110% at all times, receiving this recognition has been a career highlight. This award has only deepened my motivation for the important work our sector undertakes and I encourage all fundraisers to consider entering their best work for 2025.’
Fundraiser of the Year 2024 Winner - Marcus Blease FFIA
‘It was a proud moment and a career highlight when Australian Red Cross was named the category winner – opening doors to new opportunities for us. Winning the FIA’s Fundraising Impact through Technology award will validate your innovative work and enhance your credibility with industry recognition. Submit your entry today and showcase your charity’s brilliance.’
Fundraising Impact Through Technology 2024 Winner - Red Cross Australia
‘Winning the Most Outstanding Fundraising Project and Most Innovative Campaign FIA awards means so much to the Amnesty team. This recognition affirms our hard work, dedication and creativity, as we work as a movement towards a world where our most basic human rights are enjoyed by all.’
Most Innovative Campaign 2024 Winner - Amnesty International Australia
‘It was an incredible honour to be awarded the Arthur Venn Lifetime Achievement Award. Previous winners are the undeniable leaders of our sector and contributed to shape the FIA and our profession, so to be linked with these amazing individuals was a humbling experience.
The award has allowed me to raise the profile of the FIA and role of fundraising throughout our organisation, including further engagement with our Board.’
Arthur Venn Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 Winner - Allan Godfrey FFIA
‘Winning ‘Fundraising Impact Through Creativity’ has meant a great deal to our organisation. Before entering this award, we never would’ve thought that a small organisation with limited resources and without a huge turn-around in fundraising results would have won. It’s been hugely uplifting to see our work recognised and celebrated in the wider industry.’
Fundraising Impact Through Creativity 2023 Winner- Ethiopiaid
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"I love working in the NFP space, it gives me an opportunity to have a voice at the table and a say in what we want the world we inherit from older generations to look like - without the stifling bureaucracy of government or cognitive dissonance of the corporate sector. Working for organizations that put their money where their mouth is (not as profits in the pockets of shareholders or senior management) shows that the value of each week's work can have a direct impact on the cause you are passionate about."
Young Fundraiser of the Year 2022 - Tom Hansford
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"It was a great honour and very humbling experience. Fundraising can be misunderstood and maligned by the uninitiated so to be so kindly recognized by my peers for fundraising excellence meant the world to me. However, while it was a wonderful person accolade it couldn’t have happened without my amazing team and compassionate donors. "
Fundraiser of the Year 2022 - Carl Young FFIA CFRE
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"We always think of our organisation as a small but mighty charity. So, winning the ‘Impact on a Shoestring’ award aligns perfectly with our organisation and really is a true testament of what we have been able to achieve over the past couple of years on a shoestring budget!"
Impact on a Shoestring 2022 Winner - Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Inc
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"It was a great delight to be recognised with the Arthur Venn Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. My delight is probably evident in the rather goofy smile on my face in a couple of the conference photographs. I felt particularly proud to receive this award."
Arthur Venn Lifetime Achievement 2022 Winner - Roewen Wishart FFIA
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"The award has helped spotlight the value of event and community fundraising to our wider organisation, creating talking points and presentation opportunities, that as well as being financially beneficial, events also provide important community engagement opportunities and broaden the reach of our prevention and mission projects – win win really."
2022 Joint Winner Impact Through Events - Tanya Byrne, Cancer Council
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