Fundraising is crucial to the success of an NGO and most of us are changemakers and enablers for our cause. In most countries, our profession is not seen as an academic achievement but rather a necessary evil to fund a good cause. Governments and the business sector could support our work and see us as allies to help make civil society work for everyone in society. In this panel discussion we will explore the opportunities and possibilities of working towards establishing Fundraising as a real profession, looking at education, laws and rules that might support or hinder our work, career opportunities, the ethics of our profession, salaries and policies. Most importantly, we will have seasoned Fundraisers from different countries on the panel so we can get a sense of what happens in other cultures and states.
A panel chaired by Jolan, who has more than 20 years of fundraising experience under her belt, and including people from at least four different countries will discuss the topic. There will be ample opportunity for you to interact and ask questions, offer your suggestions and bounce around some weird and wonderful ideas. Time will be allotted for all panel members to talk about their own situation but the floor is mainly yours; let’s see what we can do to get fundraising recognised as an academic and well-respected profession.
Learning outcomes:
Delegates will have the opportunity to fully advance their thinking about their profession and career:
This discussion is primarily designed for:
