Webinar Overview

Are you planning to embed a corporate partnerships strategy into your organisation to build a more diverse and sustainable income stream? If so, gaining your Board’s support is essential - not just for your goals, but for the preparation required and the realistic timeframe it takes to win a major partner.  Or perhaps you’re already on the journey but not seeing the level of Board support you need to succeed.

In some cases, Boards may not have a clear understanding of how modern corporate partnerships differ from traditional corporate giving — or the time, groundwork and strategic approach required to build meaningful, long-term, high value partnerships. This disconnect can sometimes lead to well-intentioned but unrealistic expectations being placed on the CEO, fundraiser or BDM tasked with delivering results.

That’s why educating and enrolling your Board is a critical step in the process.

This session will be live only (not recorded) to encourage open, honest discussion and Q&A.   Fundraisers and Board members welcome.

By the end of the session, you will:

●        Gain insights into the evolving corporate partnership landscape and how a partnership differs from corporate giving

●        Understand the key elements of ‘organisational readiness’ as well as partner readiness

●        Discover why corporates are great for generating income but also for building awareness of your organisation, cause, and disseminating key behaviour changing messages

●        Learn actionable tips for educating and enrolling your Board, ensuring alignment and realistic goal setting

●        Explore real world examples of how other non-profits have successfully enrolled their Board, and how they navigated the challenges and opportunities that relate to corporate partnerships

●        Gain exclusive insights direct from two accomplished fundraisers, a CEO, a Board expert and corporate partnerships experts

●        Explore the disconnect between what Boards often think a corporate partnership entails vs the reality – understand the specific areas where education is needed to bridge the gap

●        Walk away with a free tool that enables you to set a realistic Intention for your corporate partnerships’ strategy

●        Walk away with a free PowerPoint Board presentation that you can edit and use in your own organisation

●        Ask questions of two fundraisers, a CEO, a Board expert and corporate partnerships experts

Ask questions of a fundraiser, CEO, Board member and corporate partnerships experts.

If you have a probing question, instructions on how to submit your question will be included in your confirmation email after enrollment. 

There may be time on the day to answer additional questions from guests; however, priority will be given to those submitted upon registration.

Key Topics

The session will start by clarifying the key distinctions between what a corporate partner is and isn’t, setting the stage for a deep dive into the topic.  We’ll then transition into a dynamic, facilitated panel discussion where probing and thought-provoking questions will encourage our expert panellists to share actionable insights.  Expect practical, clear answers you can immediately apply to your own organisation.

It’s perfect for those looking to embed a corporate partnerships strategy or those who already have one in place and are seeking enhanced support and alignment from their Board.

Who should attend

This panel discussion is designed for professionals in non-profit organisations or social enterprises across Australia or NZ who are eager to educate their Board on the value of corporate partnerships.  Whether you’re a Board member, Board Chair, CEO, Fundraising Manager, Marketing Lead, BD professional or corporate partnerships specialist, this session is for you. 

It’s perfect for those looking to embed a corporate partnerships strategy or those who already have one in place and are seeking enhanced support and alignment from their Board.

Delivery

Online via Zoom

90 minutes

This session won't be recorded

Meet the Presenters & Panelists

Click here to read Hailey Cavill-Jaspers's bio

Click here to read Georgia McIntosh's bio

Click here to read Dan Woodrow's bio

Click here to read Rosemary Such's bio

Click here to read Janet Grima’s bio

Click here to read Lisa Kingman's bio

Click here to read Gina Anderson's bio

Guidelines for enrollment

Note: The FIA website provides access to both the Member Portal and the Learning Hub. These have separate logins — your username and password may be different for each.

New Staff Member

Please ask your organisation’s nominated contact to add you to the Member Portal or email members@fia.org.au. Your details will sync within two hours.

To Access the Learning Hub

Once you've been added to the Member Portal, click “Reset Password / New Staff Login” to activate your Learning Hub access.

If you require assistance, please email training@fia.org.au