Course Overview

Empower Your Fundraising Strategy with Our Fundraising Environment Module

Take your fundraising to the next level with essential insights, tailored for today’s changemakers. This dynamic module is your gateway to mastering the foundations of ethical, effective, and informed fundraising in Australia.

What You’ll Unlock:

• Clear distinctions between philanthropy, charity, development, and fundraising—know your purpose and position it powerfully.
• A sharp overview of Australia’s donation landscape to guide strategic planning.
• Navigate the maze of federal vs state oversight with confidence—understand who governs what.
• Decode the key tax concessions your organisation may be eligible for and learn how to leverage them.
• Stay compliant and build trust by understanding essential data privacy laws in the charitable space.
• Champion integrity with a strong grasp of fundraiser ethics and obligations.

Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this module equips you with the knowledge that sets successful fundraisers apart.

You can take this eLearning module independently or as part of the full Certificate in Professional Fundraising. For more information about the certificate, [click here]. There are two (2) assessment tasks for this eLearning module. Both tasks need to be completed and graded as Completed-Passed in order to successfully complete the module.

What you’ll learn

• Differentiate between philanthropy, charity, development and fundraising
• Gain a high-level overview of the state of donation in Australia
• Outline the role of federal legislators vs state regulators and differentiate between the two
• Be able to explain the tax concessions which apply to your organisation
• Be aware of the data privacy laws that apply in the context of a charity
• Explain fundraisers’ obligations to ethical practice

Who is this course for?

• Entry-level fundraisers new to the profession
• Early-career fundraisers with 1-3 years of experience
• Fundraisers wanting to consolidate their existing skills with formal training
• It is suggested that students are working in fundraising roles or are connected to a charity that undertakes fundraising in order to complete assignments and gain the most out of the course
  

Textbook

The required textbook for this course is Achieving Excellence in Fundraising (5th Edition). This textbook is a highly regarded resource in the fundraising sector. It is also one of the recommended reading options for those pursuing CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification.

You can purchase the book from any bookshop; however, FIA members can enjoy a 25% discount through Wiley.

To access the discount

• Visit Wiley’s website.
• Enter the code FIA25 at checkout when purchasing your eBook or print copy.

Duration

• You will have three months of access to this eLearning module, giving you plenty of time to explore and complete the content at your own pace

Guidelines for enrollment

1. Make sure you have a login for the FIA Learning Hub. Click "Sign In" or "Forgot Password" if needed
2. You can enrol a staff member if they already have a login
3. If you require assistance, please email training@fia.org.au

CFRE

If you are completing this module only, the CFRE points are 3.25. However, completion of the full Certificate will align with 60 CFRE points.  

FIA Code

This course relates to the following aspects of the FIA Code of Conduct: