The Art of the Ask

Engaging Your Board in Major Gift Fundraising
Unlock the potential of your board and take your fundraising to the next level! Join us for an exclusive session featuring Louise Walsh, one of Australia’s top philanthropic advisers and fundraising experts, as she shares her wealth of knowledge on how to engage board members in securing transformative gifts.

What You’ll Learn:
In this presentation, Louise will explore strategies to empower your board and build effective major gift programs, helping your organisation unlock its full fundraising potential. You’ll walk away with practical insights on:

• Best practices for strategic giving
• Engaging high-net-worth individuals to discover the joy of giving
• Inspiring your board to confidently pursue major gifts.

About the Speaker:
Louise is the founder and CEO of Walsh Capital and has extensive capital raising experience across many sectors. Most recently as the CEO of the Future Generation companies, Louise and her team grew these ASX listed funds by $1bn in assets in just six years.

Louise has developed best practice investor and major donor engagement programs throughout her career. Of particular note, Louise has a substantial ultra-high net worth and high net worth network across Australia. This extensive network has been developed and nurtured over three decades, having started her career as a lawyer at Allens then Head of Sponsorships for the Sydney Olympic Games.

Louise is also a Trustee of the Snow Foundation and a Board member for St Vincent's Curran Foundation.

Who Should Attend:

• Board Members
• Fundraising Professionals
• Philanthropic Advisers
• Nonprofit Leaders

Guest Performance:
The evening will also include a special guest performance from 2024 Adelaide Fringe ambassador Isaac Humphries.

Thank You to Our Event Partner!
We’re thrilled to partner with Adelaide Fringe to bring you this event and extend a massive THANK YOU for their support! 🎉

Adelaide Fringe is not just about dazzling shows and artistic magic—it’s about giving back too! Through Arts Unlimited, their philanthropic arm, every dollar donated helps artists share their incredible talents, provides opportunities for communities and schools experiencing disadvantage to enjoy the Fringe, and ensures their events are welcoming and accessible for everyone. 🎭✨

Together, we’re building a brighter, more generous South Australia—one Fringe at a time! 💫

Host or Publisher Kay Burton