Awarding the art of fundraising
Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year Margaret Scott with Australia Eastern Territory Fundraising Director Leigh Cleave. (Photo by Nathalia Rickwood)
Margaret Scott’s exceptional fundraising skills for The Salvation Army have been recognised with the prestigious Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year award.
The award from the Fundraising Institute of Australia recognises an outstanding contribution to fundraising in Australia and was presented at the organisation’s annual conference last month.
It is decided by a peer vote, and Ms Scott is the first female recipient.
Ms Scott is Regular Giving Program Consultant for the Fundraising Team at The Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters. While she has worked in fundraising for over 25 years, she only took on her Salvation Army role last June.
Ms Scott says the award reflects not only her own abilities and achievements, but also those of the organisations she works with.
“Believing in the work of The Salvation Army, combined with a fundraising background and a willingness to contribute has led me to work for The Salvation Army,” she says.
Ms Scott is currently writing her thesis for her Masters of Business, looking at ways organisations can provide the best platforms to create fundraising success.
She says awards like this raise awareness of fundraising as a profession, while adding to the reputation of an organisation.
“This is where fundraising is recognised as a skill, as an art, and as a profession. The Salvation Army is very active in fund development and fundraising, and it shows that we are doing something here that is recognised,” says Ms Scott.
Australia Eastern Territorial Fundraising Director Leigh Cleave says a strong commitment to best practice in fundraising means The Salvation Army is able to fund the mission in a sustainable way. She believes Ms Scott’s experience is an integral part of that.
“We have a lot of wonderful young staff in our fundraising team. The model of someone like Margaret who has made a commitment to this career and also has a passion for the mission of The Salvation Army is really important,” says Mrs Cleave.
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