What the Congress is about
The International Face-to-Face Fundraising Congress in Vienna creates a global platform for learning, exchange and professional development. Over three days, fundraisers, agencies and nonprofit leaders come together to explore how direct dialogue fundraising can remain ethical, effective and future-ready.
Hosted by the Fundraising Association Austria, the Congress brings together the international face-to-face fundraising community to share experiences, discuss challenges and actively shape the future of this essential fundraising method.
Our Goals
Global
Cooperation
At the International Face-to-Face Fundraising Congress in Vienna, we bring together decision-makers, thought leaders and practitioners from nonprofit organisations, fundraising associations and agencies across the globe.
By connecting diverse perspectives and experiences, the Congress enables participants to turn shared knowledge into practical, actionable outcomes that strengthen face-to-face fundraising worldwide
Overcoming
Challenges
Participants are invited to actively contribute their insights and real-world experiences to collaboratively map the global face-to-face fundraising landscape.
Together, we identify key trends, risks and opportunities across different countries and regions – creating a shared knowledge base that supports strategic decision-making and day-to-day fundraising practice.
Professional
Development
Beyond analysing trends, the Congress aims to shape the future of face-to-face fundraising. Through dialogue, reflection and exchange, we work towards a shared understanding of values, ethics and quality standards.
Over three days, participants co-create best practices that help professionalise face-to-face fundraising and guide its responsible development on a global level.
Participants
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Lost in Translation?
Face-to-face fundraising (often shortened to F2F fundraising) is a global fundraising method – but it goes by many different names depending on country, language and cultural context.
Even within the English language, a wide range of terms is used to describe face-to-face fundraising and the people working in this field. And that’s before we even look beyond English-speaking countries.
Whatever you call it – direct dialogue, street fundraising or door-to-door engagement – if you work in face-to-face fundraising, you are part of this global community and warmly invited to join the Congress in Vienna.
What is Face-to-Face Fundraising called in your country?
Contact us, we’d love to know!
F2F Fundraising might be called
- Canvassing
- Face-to-Face Fundraising, Recruitment, or Giving
- Direct Marketing
- Street Fundraising
- Door-to-Door Fundraising (D2D)
- Venue Fundraising
- Private Site Fundraising
- Promotion Campaign
- Member Recruitment
- Direct Dialogue Campaign or Fundraising
- Field/Public Engagement Fundraising
- Personal Solicitation
- Community Outreach/On-the-Ground Fundraising
In Spanish / Latin America
- Captación de Fondos Presencial – A direct translation of “face-to-face fundraising,” emphasising the in-person nature of the activity.
- Diálogo Directo – Similar to “direct dialogue fundraising,” highlighting the conversational interaction with potential donors. (Link from the Fundraising Association of Spain)
- Captación en Calle – Refers specifically to street fundraising conducted in public spaces like streets, plazas, or shopping areas.
- Captación Puerta a Puerta – Equivalent to door-to-door fundraising, where fundraisers visit homes directly.
- Captación de Socios – Focuses on recruiting members or regular donors for organisations.
- Recaudación Directa – Refers to direct fundraising efforts where fundraisers engage with individuals in person.
- Movilización Comunitaria – A broader term for community mobilisation to gain support, including fundraising activities.
- Engagement Presencial – Borrowed from English, sometimes used in urban or modern contexts to refer to personal engagement for causes.
- Captación Cara a Cara aka ‘Face to Face’ is used. (Link is from the Club de Fundraising).
In Portuguese / Brazil
- Captação de Recursos Presencial – A direct translation of “face-to-face fundraising,” emphasising the in-person aspect of the activity.
- Abordagem Direta – Focuses on the direct approach used to engage potential donors.
- Captação de Rua – Refers specifically to street fundraising conducted in public spaces like busy streets, plazas, or shopping areas.
- Diálogo Direto – Similar to “direct dialogue fundraising,” highlighting the conversational aspect of engaging donors.
- Captação Porta-a-Porta – Equivalent to door-to-door fundraising, where fundraisers visit homes directly.
- Engajamento Público – Focuses on public engagement and outreach to secure donations or raise awareness.
- Captação no Campo – Translates to “field fundraising,” indicating work conducted outside formal settings.
- Mobilização Comunitária – Refers to community mobilisation efforts to gain support or raise funds.
F2F Fundraisers might be called
- Canvassers
- Facers
- Fundraisers
- Dialogers
- Independent Sales Agents (ISA)
- Ambassadors
- Recruiters
- Changemakers
- Social Promoters
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