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Hear from Martin Paul in a special event hosted by Beaumont People

Strategic Insights into the Future of Generosity: Navigating Change, Capturing Opportunity

In a rapidly shifting social and economic landscape, giving in Australia is entering a new era. This session equips Board members, CEOs, and CFOs with the strategic foresight and data-driven insight required to lead with confidence. 

• Futures Thinking for Philanthropy:
  Explore a powerful scenario-planning model 'The Four Futures of Generosity' designed to help organisations anticipate shifts in societal values, donor behaviour, and operating conditions over the next decade. This model supports long-range strategy and resilience planning.

• The Fundamentals of Fundraising Effectiveness:
  Revisit the core principles that underpin high-performing fundraising organisations

• The Latest Data on Public Attitudes to Giving:
  Discover key findings from a landmark three-year national study tracking Australians’ perceptions of generosity, trust, and their evolving motivations for giving. Understand what’s changing and what it means for fundraising.

• Emerging Trends, Strategic Risks and Market Opportunities:
  Unpack current sector issues and concerns as expressed by over 300 fundraisers; find out what keeps your fundraisers awake at night.

• Benchmarking for Growth:
  Leverage insights from extensive sector benchmarking to understand the organisational capabilities, success drivers, and performance metrics that differentiate best-in-class fundraising teams across individual giving, major gifts, bequests, corporate partnerships and more.

• Open Q&A – Ask What Matters to You:
  Bring your specific challenges and questions, whether they relate to strategic planning, supporter engagement, or team leadership, and receive tailored, evidence-based responses.

Martin Paul is one of Australia’s leading fundraising strategists, with over 35 years’ experience guiding high-performing teams and shaping the direction of more than 100 charities. A recipient of the prestigious Arthur Venn Fundraising Award for lifetime contribution to the sector, Martin is known for his sharp strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and ability to bridge the gap between mission and market.

He has presented on fundraising in multiple countries, earning a reputation as a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor. Drawing on both a strong commercial background and deep sector insight, Martin helps boards and leadership teams unlock growth, navigate change, and build more generous futures.

Light refreshments will be served from 9:00am, with commencement at 9:30 am.