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Fundraising Partners' blog focuses on practical, data-led insights, hands-on support, and building internal team capabilities for Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand charities.

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Face to Face fundraising still matters more than many people realise

There is a growing assumption across parts of the sector that Face to Face fundraising is becoming less important. Digital growth and changing donor behaviour have led some organisations to question whether the channel still has a long-term future. The data tells a different story. In 2024, Face to Face recruitment still accounted for 84% of all new Regular Giving donors across the Australian sector. No other acquisition channel currently comes close to producing the same sca

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Face to Face fundraising still matters more than many people realise

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Regular Giving retention has become the most important number in fundraising

For years, Regular Giving conversations focused heavily on acquisition. Teams were measured on volume, agencies were measured on sign-ups and leadership often looked first at cost per acquisition. But the benchmarking data suggests the sector is entering a very different phase. Retention is now the true measure of program strength. Analysis from The Benchmarking Project 2025 shows that retained donors now generate around 88% of all Regular Giving income across participating A

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Mitigate for Financial and Reputational Risk

There is a moment in face to face fundraising that most charities never properly see. It happens after the sign up. After the conversation on the street, at the shopping centre, outside the station. The donor has said yes. Details have been taken. The fundraiser moves on. Then comes the verification call. On paper, it is a safeguard. A compliance step. A quick check that the donor understands what they have agreed to. In reality, it is one of the most revealing points in the

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Why you should be Mystery Shopping your face to face fundraising campaign?

Face to face fundraising (F2F) remains one of the most powerful ways charities bring new supporters into their cause. A good conversation between a fundraiser and a member of the public can create a genuine connection that leads to years of support. But the reality is simple. Many charities do not actually know what is being said in those conversations. Reports will tell you how many donors were signed up. Agencies will tell you how the campaign performed. Dashboards will sho

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The stories of our times

Blog

Face to Face fundraising still matters more than many people realise

Face to Face fundraising still matters more than many people realise

Regular Giving retention has become the most important number in fundraising

Mitigate for Financial and Reputational Risk

Why you should be Mystery Shopping your face to face fundraising campaign?

Fundraising Partners

Fundraising Partners Pty Ltd
ABN 16 609 011 681

Unit 2
5-15 Balmoral Street
Waitara NSW 2077

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The stories of our times

Blog

Face to Face fundraising still matters more than many people realise

Face to Face fundraising still matters more than many people realise

Regular Giving retention has become the most important number in fundraising

Mitigate for Financial and Reputational Risk

Why you should be Mystery Shopping your face to face fundraising campaign?

Fundraising Partners

Fundraising Partners Pty Ltd ABN 16 609 011 681 Unit 2 5-15 Balmoral Street Waitara NSW 2077

Website Terms, Conditions & Privacy

© Fundraising Partners Pty Ltd 2026

Fundraising Partners Pty Ltd
ABN 16 609 011 681

Unit 2
5-15 Balmoral Street
Waitara NSW 2077