Marlin Masterclass Series

Welcome to our 2026 Marlin Masterclass Series!

We wanted to share the decades of fundraising knowledge we have with you, and offer access to affordable, best-practice learning and development to make the sector we love stronger.

Fundraising can be a tough gig – come along for sessions that will energise and inspire you and give you some tangible takeaways to improve your program immediately.

Feel like digital has left you behind? Let’s fix that 

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Adela Vukovic, Strategic Advisor at Marlin Communications

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Digital That Delivers More Impact Webinar

Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Mel Hilsenbeck, Senior Digital Lead at Marlin Communications

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Archetypes and AI: using tech in fundraising comms without losing your soul

Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Dan Geaves FFIA, Creative Director at Marlin Communications

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Lift your game through fundraising – webinar for Sports Organisations

Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Karl Tischler FFIA, Founder & Idealist and Cassie Gates, Account Director at Marlin Communications

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Finding and Keeping Regular Givers

Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm AEDT
Format: 3 hour virtual masterclass (Zoom)
Presented by: Dan Geaves FFIA, Creative Director at Marlin Communications

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Success in the Middle Value Donor Tier 

Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Jasmine Coronado, Strategic Advisor at Marlin Communications

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Get Ready For Christmas

Date: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm AEDT
Format: 2 Day – Both days 4 hour virtual masterclass (Zoom)
Presented by: Dan Geaves FFIA, Creative Director at Marlin Communications

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Feel like digital has left you behind? Let’s fix that 

Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Adela Vukovic, Strategic Advisor at Marlin Communications

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Fundraising webinar for Art Organisations 

Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Karl Tischler FFIA, Founder & Idealist and Camila Camargo, Account Director at Marlin Communications

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Fundraising webinar for your Education Organisation

Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Karl Tischler FFIA, Founder & Idealist and Cassie Gates, Account Director at Marlin Communications

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Digital That Delivers More Impact Webinar 

Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT
Format: 1.5 hour virtual webinar (Zoom)
Presented by: Mel Hilsenbeck, Senior Digital Lead at Marlin Communications

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Charity Brand Strategy for Fundraisers – how to use your branding for long term growth

Date: Monday 24th August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm AEDT
Format: 3 hour virtual masterclass (Zoom)
Presented by: Dan Geaves FFIA, Creative Director, at Marlin Communications

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Finding and Keeping Regular Givers

Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm AEDT
Format: 3 hour virtual masterclass (Zoom)
Presented by: Dan Geaves FFIA, Creative Director at Marlin Communications

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