Philanthropy & Partnerships Forum

What is it? Launched in 2014 to give senior fundraisers responsible for Major Donor, Corporate and/or Trust fundraising a chance to learn from, and share ideas with, peers and experts in the field. Four key goals of the Forum: To gain invaluable insights into the latest trends in the sector To develop the skills and competencies of the members and their teams To raise the profile of philanthropy and partnership fundraising and the importance of collaboration To address practical and strategic issues and to work together to solve them

2016 members

What do we cover? Meetings include: A plenary from a sector leader. This inspirational start to the day stimulates thought and discussion on topical issues and new ideas in high value fundraising. A Forum Clinic for members to share problems and issues and to discuss solutions Guest speakers - from senior fundraisers to major donors – who share case studies, latest thinking and practical experiences.

3 full-day meetings per year (10am – 5pm) held in members’ offices with lunch included. 1 full-day Open Forum Meeting per year for members to bring up to 3 other colleagues Chatham House rules to support honest and open discussion on hot topics and issues Up to date case studies and practical examples A chance to ask questions, share experience and learn with peers

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Extra benefits for members Added benefits of being a Forum member include: Forum commissioned research reports and sector benchmarking. Invitations to THINK events Access to THINK experts …and an opportunity to network at informal ‘after Forum’ drinks

Nas Morley, Micro Loan Foundation “I renewed my membership for the forum without hesitation when I moved charity. The group provides a ‘forum’ for open, honest and challenging discussion about issues and special interest topics in high value fundraising. It’s different to other fundraising groups because we drive the agenda - so it’s always relevant and meaningful. My bulging notebook after each meeting is testament to how useful I find these sessions!”   Being a member of  the THINK Philanthropy & Partnerships Forum provides more than just an opportunity to share and learn (whether from each other or from external speakers).  I really feel that, as a group, we are shaping the future of high value giving as well as tackling some of the very practical issues that we are all facing. Nas Morley, Micro Loan Foundation Joe Waterton, Director of Partnership Development, The Children’s Society

Annual membership: £2,750 plus VAT per charity Charity investment… To confirm your place, contact: Simon Dickson on simondickson@thinkcs.org Lisa Russel on lisa@thinkcs.org Samantha Dixon on samanthadixon@thinkcs.org You can also reach us on 01280 824297