Member Bulletin April 2026

Dear Members,

We hope you all had a restful Easter break. With an eventful first quarter behind us, we are looking forward to the AGM next month and invite Members to join us as we introduce the new Board Directors.

Here are a few key notes for April:

• Strategy Update
• AGM Candidates
• Fine Removal
• Fundraiser Spotlight
• Book an Open-Door with Peter

Strategy Update

Our CEO, Peter, is currently finalising the next phase of our strategy, developed with valuable input from member feedback, the Board, staff, and More Strategic. We look forward to presenting this at the AGM at 2pm on 29 May at Aerial, followed by networking drinks at the same venue. Please note that RSVPs are essential for catering and close COB Wednesday 29 April.

RSVP HERE

AGM Candidates

Submissions for the new Charity Fundraiser to join the Board have now closed. Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by Friday 24 April. The election will be held online, as in previous years, from 21 to 22 May to ensure as many members as possible have the opportunity to vote. You will receive your electronic ballots on the morning of Thursday, 21 May.

Fine Removal

A huge thank you to all our Members for your continued commitment to improving standards across the sector. In recognition of this, the PFRA is pleased to introduce a six-month trial period where level one and two fines will not be issued with breaches.

In response to Member feedback, we’ve strengthened our mystery shopper reporting to deliver more meaningful insights, while continuing to support members in addressing any issues that arise.

PFRA reports are now available exclusively in the Member Area of the PFRA website. To learn more, you can read the PFRA Reports Guidance here or watch the how-to video on accessing your reports.

We remain committed to supporting ongoing improvement across the sector, so please feel free to send any questions to admin@pfra.org.au.

ACCESSING PFRA REPORTS VIDEO

Fundraiser Spotlight

This month’s Fundraiser Spotlight features an interview with Nicola Garrard, the Head of Individual Giving; Acquisition at Save the Children. Nicola reflects on her time in the sector and offers thoughtful advice for those starting out in face-to-face fundraising.

How did you first get started in fundraising?

I started out as a face-to-face fundraiser for Cornucopia on a working holiday visa back in 2004. I worked mostly on Amnesty International, sometimes on FHF, Greenpeace and Red Cross. I became a team leader, then regional manager, and I stayed there for four years before getting my first charity-side job at The Wilderness Society in 2008…

Christmas Eve 2004 – Nicola and her fellow fundraiser Lyndsey proudly posing after getting 13 sign-ups each for the day.

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Have positive feedback about your fundraisers? We’d love to hear it. Please share it with us at admin@pfra.org.au.

When was the last time you spoke with Peter?

Members are invited to book an Open-Door session with Peter, to check in, discuss current fundraising activity, or raise anything you’d like support with.

Appointments are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays between 2.00pm and 3.00pm, via Zoom.

If you’d like to arrange a time, you can select a slot through the Booking Page below. Please book at least two days ahead so we can ensure availability.

BOOK HERE

Fundraising Association Austria

Designed for the global face-to-face fundraising community, the F2F Congress provides a unique platform for learning, skill sharing and innovation in F2F – still the main source of long-term supporters worldwide.

To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, click the link below.

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March Quality Report

You can view the March Quality Report here or in the Updates and Publications area of the PFRA website.

Over March we recorded 10 breach free reports, which is a fantastic result for the month.

Brand Refresh

The PFRA is looking ahead to a branding update, and we’d really value input from our Members. If you have someone you’d recommend, please reach out to admin@pfra.org.au.

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