1. Playing the Wild Card - turning challenges into strengths Hannah Scott Director of Fundraising

2. Created in 2002
Online in 2009
International in 2014 – 7 countries & 7 languages
Over 800 schools and community groups across the UK
Over 27,000 Mentors have been trained
Over 1 million mentoring interactions
12 contracted counselling sessions a day
5 Safeguarding cases a week
£3.77million raised in 2013 against £2.16million in 2010

3. Challenges to Corporate Support
Size
Brand Awareness
Finances
Reputation
Networks

4. Size
Vision – thinking big
Team – optimising resources
Advantages: flexibility, breadth of knowledge & experience, immediacy

6. Brand Awareness
Characterisation – who is your voice?
Probono Campaigns
Social Media
Piggybacking
Advantages: non-threatening, new, versatile, innovative

7. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE DIGITAL HISTORY AND CHANGE THE WORLD!

8. Finances
Transformational Impact
Indirect Benefits – reach, donor acquisition
Restricted vs Unrestricted
Delivery vs Innovation
Advantages: big fish in a small pond

9. Reputation
Team – maximise your potential
Evidence Base – personalise your impact
Advisors – impact of experience
Advantages: direct access to beneficiaries, exclusivity, group think

11. Networks
Treasure mapping
Being Creative
Feeling Valued
Advantages: independent of resource, volunteer based

12. Thank you! Any Questions?