WEBINAR: THE BOARD'S ROLE IN FUNDRAISING

This is the second webinar marking the launch of the 4th Edition of The Book of the Board – don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading voices in governance and fundraising practice.

Join governance specialist David Fishel in conversation with fundraising experts Nigel Harris and Frankie Airey for a practical and thought-provoking discussion exploring the Board’s critical role in fundraising success.

Overview

This one-hour session will examine how boards can best support fundraising, the boundaries between board and management roles, and the pitfalls when engagement is poorly managed.

Non-profit organisations are operating in an increasingly competitive funding environment, raising the key governance question: should the board be involved in fundraising, or is it a professional function best left to staff? 

For many organisations, the answer is not straightforward. Boards must balance oversight with hands-on support, maintain appropriate boundaries, and help build a culture of philanthropy without breaching governance lines. Equally, without active board support, fundraising capacity is constrained. How to navigate this?   

This webinar is designed for board members, CEOs and fundraising leaders seeking clarity, confidence and best-practice guidance on governance and fundraising. 

Reserve your place and receive an exclusive discount off The Book of the Board, 4th Ed.

📅 Thursday 19 February 2026, 11:00 am AEDT
🎟️ Free event | Registrations essential
👉 Register via Eventbrite

Registrants will be eligible for 30% off a print copy of The Book of the Board (4th Edition), Australia’s leading governance guide for non-profit organisations. The new edition expands its coverage of board leadership, strategy, culture and risk, and includes strengthened guidance on board–management dynamics and the board’s role in fundraising.

David Fishel is the author of The Book of the Board and a governance consultant to hundreds of Australian arts and not-for-profit organisations.

Frankie Airey is the founder of Philanthropy Squared and creator of the highly regarded Philanthropy Squared Academy. With more than 30 years’ experience advising boards and executives, Frankie specialises in major gifts, capital campaigns and building organisational fundraising capability. 

Nigel Harris is Principal of Nigel Harris & Associates, and former CEO of Mater Foundation. Nigel is a national leader in fundraising strategy, governance and philanthropic investment, advising boards and CEOs across the Asia-Pacific.