In today's economic climate it may be necessary for not for profit organisations to establish an identifiable and ongoing fundraising structure set apart from its governing body. Very often this is in the form of a Foundation.

Foundations have the advantage of giving volunteer leaders influence and status, while providing some distance from the organisation's other activities, funding and management.

FMC Australia's Foundation Development service provides expertise on Foundation establishment and related issues including donation tax deductibility, board structure, composition and recruitment, committee structures and financial management.