Bridging the chasm – why fundraisers should be collaborating with the financeteam
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Talk Details
For many years, there has been a subtle tension between fundraisers and finance people and the time has come for this to change. A close working relationship means a better quality service to donors, both when applying for funding and when reporting on impact. Melanie Jackson and Brenda Coetzee – high school friends who have found themselves on opposite sides of this divide, tackle the topic with the goal of dispelling myths and seeking pathways to better collaboration!
Speakers
Melanie Jackson
CEO
Brenda Swale Coetzee CA(SA)
CEO and Senior Consultant
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