Fundraising, Partnerships and Campaigns

Build ethical fundraising campaigns and community partnerships that are specific, transparent and aligned with ACS priorities.

Course outcome

Develop a campaign brief, partner approach and stewardship plan with a defined need, budget, safeguards and result measures.

What you will learn

• Lesson 1: Build a Fundable Case — Write a one-page case for support for a local priority.
• Lesson 2: Campaign Planning — Complete a campaign brief with target, timeline, owners and controls.
• Lesson 3: Community and Business Partnerships — Draft a partnership proposal for one suitable local business.
• Lesson 4: Stewardship and Reporting — Create a 30-day supporter follow-up and impact reporting plan.

Course details

• Track: Specialisation — Business and Marketing
• Duration: 5 hours
• Format: 4 guided lessons (75 minutes each), each with a teaching guide, a case study with short-answer questions and a multiple-choice knowledge check

Course references and further learning

Use these authoritative sources to confirm requirements, deepen the lesson and locate current guidance.

• Charitable fundraising — NSW Fair Trading
• Fundraising for charities — Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
• Advertising and promotions — Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Important

Check the latest version before use. Australian law, approved ACS procedures and local Conference requirements take priority where they are more specific. External resources are provided for learning and do not replace accredited training, professional advice or emergency services.