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Using events to raise money and awareness

Events are a great way to develop new partnerships, showcase your work and, most importantly, this is a great opportunity to promote your campaign.

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Donor profile | Paul Guest OAM QC

We love our donors! Family Court Judge, Olympic rower and ACF donor – the Honourable Paul M Guest OAM QC – on what inspires him to support artists.

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4 tips to prepare the perfect fundraising pitch

Put your best foot forward. Here are our tips to help you nail your fundraising pitch.

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Donor profile | Alyson Schoer

Art gives life shape: Alyson Schoer is an award winning hair-colourist, global educator, lover of music, arts patron and an enthusiastic ACF donor.

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Fundraising tips | How to thank your donors

Knowing how to thank your donors is key. Here are our tips to make sure your donors know just how important their support is.

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Joseph Tawadros secures top honour

Congratulations to ACF artist Joseph Tawadros who was recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Go you good thing!

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Crowdfunding tips | Kim Brockett’s cross-cultural collaboration

Kim Brockett’s MATCH crowdfunding campaign raised funds for an exhibition exchange of new work, by emerging artists, between two independent spaces.

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Crowdfunding tips | Mullumbimby’s matched funding success

We talk to Mullumbimby about the strategy behind their successful ACF campaign and ask them their crowdfunding tips

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Donor profile | Linsey Pollak

The success of ACF artists is in no small part due to the many and varied donors who support them. We spoke with musician, composer, instrument maker and ACF donor Linsey Pollack about why he donates to the arts.

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Tips on strategy | PLEXUS

PLEXUS have commissioned over 70 composers and premiered close to 50 new works. Their third ACF campaign is now underway. We spoke with the group about how they’ve used the ACF to raise funds to support their work.

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