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Fundraising coaching and workshops 

Creative Australia’s State Manager Development and Partnerships are a team of five locally based arts fundraising advisors that build the fundraising capability of artists and arts and cultural organisations. 

The team deliver fundraising workshops, provide a coaching and advice service and facilitate peer-to-peer networking events. 

We work in a facilitative style to equip you with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to improve your fundraising and raise more money from donors and businesses. 

State Manager Development and Partnerships  

NSW & ACT – Michelle Boyle  

QLD – Matthew Higgins   

SA & NT – Hannah Kothe   

VIC & TAS – Steven Richardson   

WA – James Boyd 

The coaching and advice service is currently limited to existing clients. Creative Australia will have further updates in July 2026 regarding our fundraising and private investment capability program. 

Register your interest to engage in our fundraising capability program

For further information, please see the Coaching and Advice FAQS and the State Manager Development and Partnerships Terms of Service.  

Register your interest
Which of the following best describes your role in the arts and cultural sector? *
  • Beginner: new to fundraising or at an early stage, building foundational understanding while beginning to take first steps or develop
  • Intermediate: have existing fundraising knowledge and experience, looking to grow skills, knowledge and confidence
  • Advanced: an experienced and active arts fundraiser who is looking to deepen knowledge and develop and embed innovative approaches
What kind of professional development support are you seeking? *

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We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and honour their Elders past and present.

We respect their deep enduring connection to their lands, waterways, and surrounding clan groups since time immemorial. We cherish the richness of First Nations peoples’ artistic and cultural expressions. We are privileged to gather on this Country and to share knowledge, culture and art, now and with future generations.

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