INVITATION We invite you to join this year s Philanthropy Australia National Conference in Melbourne on 5-6 September. The theme of this year s conference is Purpose: Is it enough? and it will explore and debate the options and choices within philanthropy, as well as the tensions and challenges. This year s event will challenge, inspire and provoke thinking by probing the idiosyncrasies and complexities of philanthropic practice throughout the conference program. With more than 500 delegates and a first-rate speaker line-up, Philanthropy Australia s biennial conference is the premier event on the Australasian philanthropy calendar, bringing together the world s best philanthropic minds with local practitioners at all levels. The program includes a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, panels, in-conversation sessions, smaller concurrent working sessions and networking drinks across two days with more opportunities than ever to engage with a captive and engaged audience. We d love to chat with you to understand how we can partner to help you meet your specific interests and needs and make this the best Philanthropy Australia National Conference to date. Thank you for the opportunity to share this with you! Sarah Davies CEO, Philanthropy Australia
WHO WE ARE: ABOUT PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA Philanthropy Australia is the peak body and we serve a community of funders, social investors and social change agents working to achieve positive social, cultural, environmental and community change by leveraging their financial assets and influence. We have approximately 800 members comprising trusts, foundations, corporates, families, individual donors, professional advisers, intermediaries and for-purpose/not-for-profit organisations. Our members belong to a movement of people and organisations who believe in the importance of giving effectively. They strive for Australia to become a giving nation. Philanthropy Australia s vision is for a more giving Australia and our purpose is to serve the philanthropic community to achieve more and better philanthropy. WHAT WE DO We have five strategic priorities to advance our purpose, and all Philanthropy Australia activity falls within these five areas: 1. Leadership and advocacy 2. Connecting and convening 3. Data and insight 4. Professional learning and services 5. Better Giving Hub, an interactive platform to connect, share and build resources. The Philanthropy Australia National Conference is our flagship event and it encompasses our five strategic priorities.
PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CONFERENCE The Philanthropy Australia National Conference is our biennial opportunity to engage with the world s best philanthropic thinkers, strategists and leading voices from around the globe. Last conference (2016) was a sell-out success with over 700 delegates attending the two-day event in Sydney. The audience comprised: 50% funders (trusts, foundations, social investors, funders, high net worth families and individuals) 40% for-purpose/not-for-profit organisations 10% philanthropic advisers, government representatives, universities and members of the broader social change community. Delegates were mostly decision makers, including CEOs or General Managers, Executive Officers, Trustees, Heads of Philanthropy, PAF holders and senior advisers.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are a range of partnership opportunities and packages available for the Philanthropy Australia National Conference 2018. Partnering with Philanthropy Australia will give you access to our highly engaged audience over two days and your organisation will position itself as a sector leader committed to fostering more and better philanthropy. But most importantly, by enhancing the development of the philanthropic sector and social change community more broadly you will support and encourage collaboration across sectors to maximise and increase impact. We can customise and tailor these opportunities to meet your specific interests and needs and would love to chat with you to learn what you hope to gain from a partnership. The below key opportunities and more (including advertising, pre-conference masterclasses and scholarships) are detailed over the following pages Principal Partner (Day 1 or Day 2) Networking Partner (Delegate Drinks) Plenary Partner (Plenary/keynote sessions) Presenting Partner (Breakout sessions) Supporting Partner (general) $50,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $5,000 Please note: these partnership amounts may be paid as investments (ex. GST) or as DGR1 grants.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER ($50,000 two available) Joining Philanthropy Australia as Principal Partner of the National Conference offers great value, rare exposure and unrivalled access to our engaged audience. This is your chance to take a prominent leadership role in the sector and position yourself as a key leader committed to fostering more and better philanthropy and maximising impact. You will be recognised in all promotion in the lead up to the conference, with opportunity to share your expertise, offering and thought leadership via Philanthropy Weekly, our weekly e-newsletter which is circulated to over 3,500 people. You will have the opportunity to build on this momentum by welcoming all delegates to your respective day of the conference, where you can share your offering and commitment to the sector. Benefits: Event element Welcome delegates to your respective day of the conference (five-minute opening) Four (4) complimentary full two-day tickets to the conference (value $5,980) Opportunity to host a client event with an international speaker (pending availability and existing partner-speaker commitments) Recognition Logo acknowledgement on conference website and text acknowledgement on Philanthropy Australia partners page Recognition in key advertising in the lead up to the conference Recognition in all conference emails and media releases Opportunity to share a short message with our audience, included in one of our conference emails Regular recognition in conference promotion via PA channels Thank you in CEO s opening address on your respective day and thank you in CEO s closing address on day two Recognition in all conference collateral produced by Philanthropy Australia Logo displayed on holding slides Text acknowledgement in Philanthropy Australia 2018 Annual Report
PRINCIPAL PARTNER ($50,000 two available) Benefits (continued): Printed program Full-page advertisement in conference program Acknowledgement and logo on Partners Page within program Logo acknowledgement in detailed conference program Acknowledgement in CEO s written introduction Networking Invitation to attend exclusive pre-conference dinner with international keynote speakers and presenters and Philanthropy Australia Council on Tuesday 4 September Social media Mention and recognition as Principal Partner in pre, on-event and post conference promo Article or blog post featuring your leadership/csr/impact published in Philanthropy Weekly and shared via social media Brand hashtag promoted during conference Collateral Opportunity to include a double-sided A4 insert in delegate satchels Banner on display in prominent stage position for duration of your respective day Session content Recording of up to three (3) plenary sessions with access to share with your client base
NETWORKING PARTNER ($30,000 one available) Networking is where the magic happens, and this is especially true at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference where philanthropy, the for-purpose community, government and business come together to shape the sector and advance philanthropy. After a long day of inspiration and learning, delegate drinks is the perfect opportunity for members of our community to socialise and unwind in a casual setting. Our Networking Partner understands the importance of creating connections across sectors and wants to encourage this informal collaboration to increase impact. Benefits: Event element Welcome delegates to delegate drinks on day one of the conference (three-minute opening) Three (3) complimentary full two-day tickets to the conference (value $4,485) Recognition Logo acknowledgement on conference website and text acknowledgement on Philanthropy Australia partners page Recognition in key advertising in the lead up to the conference Recognition in all conference emails and media releases Opportunity to share a short message with our audience, included in one of our conference emails Regular recognition in conference promotion via PA channels Thank you in CEO s opening address on day one and thank you in CEO s closing address on day two Recognition in all conference collateral produced by Philanthropy Australia Logo displayed on holding slides Text acknowledgement in Philanthropy Australia 2018 Annual Report
NETWORKING PARTNER ($30,000 one available) Benefits (continued): Printed program Half-page advertisement in conference program Acknowledgement and logo on Partners Page within program Acknowledgement in CEO s written introduction Networking Invitation to attend exclusive pre-conference dinner with international keynote speakers and presenters and Philanthropy Australia Council on Tuesday 4 September Social media Mention and recognition as Networking Partner in pre, on-event and post conference promo Article or blog post featuring your leadership/csr/impact published in Philanthropy Weekly and shared via social media Brand hashtag promoted during conference Collateral Opportunity to include a double-sided A4 insert in delegate satchels Banner on display in prominent position during delegate drinks
PLENARY PARTNER ($20,000 six available) As a Plenary Partner you will align yourself with a specific session and its speaker(s), demonstrating your leadership and commitment to share best practice with the Australian philanthropic sector and broader social change community. The plenary program includes three international keynotes, three panels and an intimate in-conversation that all feed into the overarching theme of the conference: Purpose: Is it enough? You can view the day one and day two programs online and choose you preferred plenary session. Benefits: Event element Open and introduce the speaker/moderator for your respective plenary session (2-3 minutes) Two (2) complimentary full two-day tickets to the conference (value $2,990) Recognition Logo acknowledgement on conference website and text acknowledgement on Philanthropy Australia partners page Recognition in key advertising in the lead up to the conference Recognition in all conference emails and media releases Opportunity to share a short message with our audience, included in one of our conference emails Regular recognition in conference promotion via PA channels Thank you in CEO s opening address on your respective day and thank you in CEO s closing address on day two Recognition in all conference collateral produced by Philanthropy Australia Logo displayed on holding slides and logo displayed on session slides Text acknowledgement in Philanthropy Australia 2018 Annual Report
PLENARY PARTNER ($20,000 six available) Benefits (continued): Printed program Third-page advertisement in conference program Acknowledgement and logo on Partners Page within program Logo acknowledgement in detailed conference program Acknowledgement in CEO s written introduction Networking Invitation to attend exclusive pre-conference dinner with international keynote speakers and presenters and Philanthropy Australia Council on Tuesday 4 September Social media Mention and recognition as Plenary Partner in pre, on-event and post conference promo Article or blog post featuring your leadership/csr/impact published in Philanthropy Weekly and shared via social media Brand hashtag promoted during conference Collateral Opportunity to include a double-sided A4 insert in delegate satchels Session content Recording of your plenary session with access to share it with your client base
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS (Plenary partnership opportunities) Larry Kramer President, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (USA) Fred Blackwell CEO, The San Francisco Foundation (USA) Danielle Walker Palmour Director, Friends Provident Foundation (UK) Purpose: Is it enough? Setting the tone for the conference, Larry will make the case for why philanthropy must be fearless it s not enough to just want to do good, because that alone won t be enough to address the global challenges that confront us. Larry will emphasise philanthropy s role as change agent, presenting two case studies from the Hewlett Foundation s work: 1) addressing political polarisation in the US; and 2) focusing on the problem of trustworthy cyber systems. Reshaping Strategy to Achieve Purpose How The San Francisco Foundation Did it The San Francisco Foundation is committed to a bold equity agenda that advances greater racial and economic inclusion for everyone in the Bay Area. Fred will share the story of how the Foundation reshaped its strategic direction under his leadership, moving away from a broad approach to grantmaking and towards one more deliberately focused on people, place and power. (No longer available - presented by Lord Mayor s Charitable Foundation) We Must Rock the Boat to Get to Our Destination Friends Provident Foundation is a medium sized foundation with a big ambition to use all of its assets to bring about a fair and sustainable economic system; in our lifetime and for our children. As a result, people often ask if they are taking on an impossible and possibly ridiculous challenge. Danielle Walker Palmour will argue by sharing its strategy, its approach to using its assets, new results from an evaluation of its work and its struggles to date that attempting to disrupt the status quo is a vital challenge for all foundations and philanthropists no matter their size or mission.
PRESENTING PARTNER ($10,000) In addition to the plenary sessions, there will be up to 20 smaller concurrent sessions programmed over the two days. These concurrent sessions allow delegates to delve deeply into specific topics and explore the so what? that is, what do we actually want to do with the challenges, ideas and provocations facing our sector and the broader community? As Presenting Partner of one of these sessions you will align yourself with a specific topic and gain access to a smaller but more focused audience. The concurrent program is being finalised and sessions are being added to the day one and day two programs as they are confirmed. Benefits: Event element Open and welcome delegates to your respective session (2-3 minutes) Two (2) complimentary full two-day tickets to the conference (value $2,990) Recognition Logo acknowledgement on conference website and text acknowledgement on Philanthropy Australia partners page Regular recognition in conference promotion via PA channels Thank you in CEO s closing address Recognition in all conference collateral produced by Philanthropy Australia Logo displayed on holding slides and logo displayed on session slides Text acknowledgement in Philanthropy Australia 2018 Annual Report
PRESENTING PARTNER ($10,000) Benefits (continued): Printed program Acknowledgement and logo on Partners Page within program Logo acknowledgement in detailed conference program Acknowledgement in CEO s written introduction Social media Mention and recognition as Presenting Partner in pre, on-event and post conference promo Brand hashtag promoted during conference Collateral Opportunity to include a double-sided A4 insert in delegate satchels Session content Audio recording (podcast) of your plenary session with access to share it with your client base
SUPPORTING PARTNER ($5,000) Our Supporting Partners are those who want to gain exposure and access to our audience whilst also supporting the philanthropic and broader social change community through the Philanthropy Australia National Conference. Benefits: Event element Take advantage of member pricing with up to two (2) tickets at member price Recognition Logo acknowledgement on conference website and text acknowledgement on Philanthropy Australia partners page Recognition in all conference collateral produced by Philanthropy Australia Text acknowledgement in Philanthropy Australia 2018 Annual Report Printed program Acknowledgement and logo on Partners Page within program Social media Mention and recognition as Supporting Partner in pre, on-event and post conference promo Collateral Opportunity to include a double-sided A4 insert in delegate satchels
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: MASTERCLASS PARTNER ($2,000 14 available) We are pleased to offer an array of pre-conference Masterclasses. These three-hour masterclasses will be held the day prior to the Philanthropy Australia National Conference (Tuesday 4 September) in the same venue the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Masterclasses are separate but complementary to the conference and share thought leadership and best practice on a number of specific topics, including how to engage women donors; how systems change can transform your philanthropy; measuring and reporting; and running a PAF, to name just a few! The confirmed masterclass program can be found here. Masterclasses will vary in size (approx. 10-50 people per session) and they will remain focused on a specific topic. As a Masterclass Partner you will receive the following benefits: One (1) complimentary Masterclass ticket (value $185) Logo acknowledgement on conference website and text acknowledgement on Philanthropy Australia partners page Your logo on relevant masterclass session slides Mention and recognition as Masterclass Partner in pre-conference social media promotion Opportunity to share a double-sided A4 handout with attendees of your specific masterclass
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: SCHOLARSHIPS ($2,000 per scholarship) Scholarships provide a terrific opportunity for leaders of for-purpose/not-for-profit organisations to attend the conference, who would otherwise be unable to due to financial restraints. The investment per scholarship is $2,000 and it includes the cost of a conference ticket as well as incidentals that the delegate may incur travelling to and during the conference. Philanthropy Australia will happily identify appropriate leaders from the for-purpose/not-for-profit sector. Alternatively, you might already work with and have some in mind in which case we re happy for you to nominate your own scholarship recipients. Last conference (2016), 26 delegates from across Australia were able to attend thanks to a scholarship. This year, we d love to up the number of scholarships to 40! A few recipient organisations in 2016:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: ADVERTISING IN CONFERENCE PROGRAM The Philanthropy Australia National Conference printed program is delegates go-to resource over the two days the perfect opportunity to advertise and promote your brand and offering! For the first time ever we re offering a few highly coveted advertising spots in our conference program. The program is 32pp + 4pp cover A4 saddlestitch, printed on ecostar silk stock. Print run is over 700 copies. Pricing: Double middle spread $20,000 Back cover $15,000 Back inside double spread $15,000 Back inside cover $8,000 Back cover Double middle spread YOUR AD HERE! Back inside cover Back inside double spread
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: DOUBLE-SIDED A4 INSERT IN DELEGATE SATCHELS ($2,500* 5 available) All delegates receive a satchel containing various conference materials. Including a double-sided A4 insert in this satchel gives you the opportunity to target our audience during the conference. This low-cost investment is the ideal option if you are looking to grow your brand and share your offering with our audience. All artwork must be approved by Philanthropy Australia. We just ask one thing of your insert: that it doesn t include a fundraising ask. A call to action tends to be most effective! *not including print or shipping costs which we request that you cover.
CONTACT To discuss anything in this prospectus or to talk about partnerships and the conference more broadly, please contact Giselle Pinto at Philanthropy Australia. Giselle Pinto Partnerships & Corporate Events Manager email: gpinto@philanthropy.org.au phone: 03 9665 9103 mobile: 0457 881 040