I am honoured to be heading up a new venture. And this new venture is all about YOU.

As fundraisers, we are exposed to all the wonderful, inspiring, generous, and kind faces of the world. We help create and bring smiles to a world that really needs more smiles (Ken Burnett). But we are also exposed to the harsh reality and adversity that people, animals, communities and the environment are facing. This leaves a mark: it makes us determined to go that extra mile but it can often leave us feeling vulnerable, jaded and unappreciated.

This is WHY this venture is so special. Putting Fundraisers at the heart of what we do is the way to a stronger, healthier, happier, and more fruitful sector.

These are the shared values of both Precision Group and Fundraising Nest.

The Fundraising Nest has just hatched, and we are building a community.

I had an idea. Cory Hall had an idea.

Our ideas shared one strong vision: to love fundraisers the way we know we should love donors. We look forward to developing the Fundraising Nest together with everyone who wants to be part of what we are doing, and what we represent.

The Fundraising Nest is an exciting new network that provides professional fundraisers with a neutral stomping ground where they can learn, be supported, and support each other. (FYI, it is financially independent of other business ventures under the Precision Group banner and the investment from Cory is to be repurposed into growing the community. What a gift to the fundraising community!)

Our Community Hub of the Nest will be a competition-free zone. A place where suppliers, fundraisers, partners, and organisations can share their services and knowledge, and connect with each other.

I am grateful to Cory and the team at Precision for believing in me and giving us this incredible opportunity to support fundraisers and do cool stuff.