Member Bulletin October 2026
Dear Members,
We look forward to welcoming you to the PFRA Symposium 2026 next week!
Here are a few key updates for October:
- Symposium Update
- 2026 Award Nomination Finalists
- Board and Committee Updates
- September Quality Report
Symposium Update
Last Chance: PFRA Symposium Tickets
Haven’t registered for the PFRA Symposium: Innovation & Insight yet? There’s still time to join us at Aerial, UTS on Thursday 22 October for a full day of insight, ideas and connection. Register below to claim your tickets.
Speaker Spotlights – Kate Burtt and Anne McDonnell
We’re pleased to welcome Kate Burtt (left) from Blackbaud and Anne McDonnell (right), founder of Nimbley, who will be presenting together on current trends in payments.
Kate brings over 20 years of F2F fundraising experience from both agency and in-house roles, with a strong focus on donor experience and payment optimisation.
Anne is one of Australia’s leading payments experts, helping not-for-profits improve regular giving and deliver payment gateway, and CRM transformation programs.
Attendees will leave with a clear picture of current payment trends in the sector, what Instant First Debits (IFDs) mean for their program, and practical ways to improve retention and reduce declines.
Don’t miss the chance to gain fresh insight for your F2F campaigns.
2026 Award Nomination Finalists
We’re proud to announce this year’s finalists for the Field Fundraiser of the Year Award and the F2F Champion Award.
Field Fundraiser of the Year Award
Recognising active F2F fundraisers making an impact on the doors, streets, and in shopping centres.
- Emma Taff, The FIN Agency
- Kieran Denning, Community Connect
- Raheem Khan, Xplore Services Pty Ltd
F2F Champion Award
Recognising those in the F2F sector who have gone above and beyond or made a lasting difference.
- Char Johnson, Amnesty International Australia
- Jodie Mills, Cerebral Palsy Alliance
- Michele Wilkinson, The FIN Agency
Congratulations to all of our finalists. Your hard work and commitment make a real difference for the causes you represent, and we’re proud to celebrate you. Winners will be announced at End of Year Drinks at the Loft Bar, UTS, straight after the Symposium on Thursday 22 October.
Board and Committee Updates
Thank You Jenny Kearney
A heartfelt thank you to Jenny, our Chair, as she begins maternity leave. Her leadership, energy and commitment to PFRA and its members have been invaluable, and we’re so grateful for everything she has done. We wish her and her family all the very best for this exciting new chapter, and we look forward to welcoming her back.
Welcome Jarrod Matchett
We’re very pleased to welcome Jarrod into the role of Interim Chair, as of 1 November, with Michele Wilkinson continuing as Deputy Chair. Thank you to everyone taking on new or additional roles to support PFRA through this transition.
September Quality Report
You can view the September Quality Report here or in the Updates and Publications area of the PFRA website.
The most frequently breached rule this month was:
- Rule 3.3 – Fundraisers must wear a compliant ID badge.
Over September we recorded 8 breach-free reports, which is a great result for the month.
PFRA CONTACT DETAILS
Jenny Kearney, Chair (until 1 November 2026)
Jarrod Matchett, Interim Chair (from 1 November 2026)
chair@pfra.org.au
Christy Spenle, Interim CEO
christy.spenle@pfra.org.au | 0499 006 767
Ruth Bottrill, State Manager – Vic, SA, NT & Tas
ruth.bottrill@pfra.org.au | 0429 875 896
Polly Kornie, State Manager – NSW & ACT
polly.kornie@pfra.org.au | 0450 667 155
Mick Simmons, State Manager – Qld & WA
mick.simmons@pfra.org.au | 0447 266 816
Rachael Jensen, Membership and Administration Officer
rachael.jensen@pfra.org.au | 0419 666 089
Our mailing address is:
Public Fundraising Regulatory Association
PO Box 3184
Redfern NSW 2016
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