
The Australian Not-for-Profit sector is operating in a more competitive and economically challenging environment than ever before, making it essential that they build resilience, drive innovation and strengthen their workforce to meet the rapidly rising demand for their services.
With the rising costs of service delivery and a resource scarce environment, it’s critical that NFPs have strategies in place to increase their financial sustainability, effectively navigate an economic tightening and undertake best practice strategic planning. It will also be important to effectively brand their organisations to boost visiblility, raise funds and cut through the noise to ensure that their audiences and other stakeholders are connected and well engaged with their organisation and its societal impact.
Third Sector LIVE will be returning in September 2023 to equip delegates with tools and strategies to leverage technology, tackle recruitment challenges and diversify their organisations’ revenue streams. Delegates will also learn firsthand from industry peers and leaders about raising their organisations’ profiles, raising funds and leveraging different marketing channels to drive organisational success and social change.
Registration opens
Uncle Allen Madden, Gadigal Elder
Toni Bresnahan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bresnahan Footprint Foundation
Opening keynote
Examining the responsibilities of the Third Sector in building an inclusive and expansive social movement
• How can organisations support progress on justice and equality
• Identifying the roadmap ahead to effectively achieve goals
• Developing strategies to track and measure the outcome
Lyn Morgain, Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam Australia
Rediscovering not-for-profit ‘superpowers’ for the challenges ahead
• How to harness the power of the wider community to support organisational purpose
• Developing willingness to courageously address new social challenges and reinvent in the process
• Using evidence and outcomes to guide decisions and work as change agents
Doug Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, The Smith Family
Panel Discussion
Discussing the role of NFPs and charities in Australia today
• What the increased competition in the NFP space means for organisations
• Examining the ongoing digital disruption in the NFP sector
• Discussing how the crisis can be transformed into opportunity
Panellists:
Andy Skidmore, Chief Executive Officer, Burn Bright
Lyn Morgain, Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam Australia
Steve Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA – NSW
Rinku Razdan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Connections Australia
How to unlock the change-making power of your money
• Identifying companies and organisations that are not in direct conflict with organisational mission or values
• Amplifying ethical investing to align super assets and investments with your values and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable future for all
• Showcasing how to use your money to improve the world by investing in companies that are doing good and engaging with companies, government and other investors to influence positive change
Leah Willis, Head of Client Relationships, Australian Ethical Investment
Amanda Richman, Ethical Stewardship Lead, Australian Ethical Investment
Morning refreshments
Stream A: Developing financial strategies for stability and profitability
Chair: Samantha Macansh, Chief Financial Officer, Good360
Stream B: Growing income through effective marketing and fundraising strategies
Chair: Toni Bresnahan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bresnahan Footprint Foundation
Stream C: Adopting technology to advance organisational growth
Chair: Steve Clifford, Chief Executive Officer, SecondBite
Mission-critical: Elevating the role of the Non-profit finance Leader
Justus Siage, Solutions Engineering Manager, Sage ANZ
Developing strategies to grow the organisation’s financial reserve for long-term stability and sustainability
Lalith Abeysena, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Diabetes Victoria
Developing a robust budgeting process to meet organisational targets
Angela Taylor, Chief Financial Officer, Plan International Australia
Diversifying revenue streams for sustainability and profitability
Steve Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA – NSW
Generating social impact alongside financial returns
Bernard Galbally, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Live4Life
Case Study
Thinking differently and developing strategic thinking strategies
Daniel Flynn, Co-founder, Thankyou
How to grow your brand and reputation whilst advocating for your mission
Louise Cummins, Chief Marketing Officer, World Vision Australia
Engaging Gen Z: How to rethink NGO marketing strategies to appeal to today’s youth and future stakeholders
Thenu Herath, Chief Executive Officer, Oak Tree
Building successful collaborations and partnerships to deliver greater impact
Heather Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Bush Heritage Australia
The Law on Collaborations: 101
Vera Visevic, Partner | NFPs, Human Rights & Social Impact, Mills Oakley
Luke Geary, Partner, Mills Oakley
How tech tools can unlock opportunities for growth
Pete Lead, General Manager of Product and Learning, Young Change Agents
*Virtual presentation
Embarking on a transformative journey by adopting technology to advance organisational efficiency
Vicki Condon AM, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Raise Foundation
Lucy Snowball, Data and Youth Insights Director, Raise Foundation
Identifying where your company needs to go and how technology can help you get there
Josh Wiseman, Head of Data and Insights, batyr Australia
*Virtual presentation
How to use technology and innovation to strengthen your competitive advantage
Clare Steele, Chief Executive Officer, Compassion Australia
How to develop a bespoke app to increase your organisations efficiency
Joe Rasmussen, State Manager, Soft Landing
Navigating the influence executive teams can have on the success and failure of an organisation
• Building an executive team that collaborates on making important decisions and shares responsibility for results
• Developing strategies to find the effective leadership combination of skill and perspective
• Building and executing effective business strategy to drive organisational success
Phil Usher, Chief Executive Officer, First Nation Foundation
Round Table Discussions
Hazel Jourdin, National Manager- Philanthropy and Trusts, The Smith Family
Dr Scott Hollier, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Accessibility
Andrew Gosbell, Advisor, Associations Forum
Samantha Macansh, Chief Financial Officer, Good360
Toni Bresnahan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bresnahan Footprint Foundation
Registration opens
Opening remarks from the chair
Toni Bresnahan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bresnahan Footprint Foundation
Embracing change and building a community that is driven with purpose
• How to restructure your organisation to prepare and adapt for change
• Developing strategies to ensure the organisational mission and goal are prioritised
• Embracing change while building a commercial yet mission focused organisation
Dermot O’Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, WWF Australia
How can the tension between purpose and profits best be managed?
• Understanding how to work towards a common cause that goes beyond money
• Importance of putting people first and investing in local communities
• Discussing organisational challenges in managing two different objectives
Moderator:
David Jack, Co-CEO and Principal Advisor, ImpactInstitute
Panellists:
Phil Usher, Chief Executive Officer, First Nation Foundation
Doug Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, The Smith Family
Tony Stuart, Chief Executive Officer, UNICEF Australia
Saroni Roy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Saroni Roy Foundation
Deborah Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Camp Quality
The future of work is meaningful work
• Identifying the four factors of meaningful work and how you can uncover what gives YOU meaningful work
• Why defining and measuring meaningful work at both an employee and organisational level will improve outcomes for everyone
• How you can support your employees at work and improve your organisation’s performance
Nina Mapson Bone, People Expert and Managing Director, Beaumont People
Stream A: Developing financial strategies for stability and profitability
Chair: Samantha Macansh, Chief Financial Officer, Good360
Stream B: Growing income through effective marketing and fundraising strategies
Chair: Toni Bresnahan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bresnahan Footprint Foundation
Stream C: Adopting technology to advance organisational growth
Chair: Steve Clifford, Chief Executive Officer, SecondBite
Developing financially viable partnerships with businesses within and outside of the NFP sector
Paul Tommasini, Chief Executive Officer, inCommunity Inc | Tenancy Skills Institute
How to minimise reliance on government funding
Yolonde Entsch, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wheels of Wellness
Networking Luncheon
Building Brand Awareness with the constraints of a NFP budget to foster brand loyalty
Jenny Buckland, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Setting your organisation up for transformation
Sandie Hall, General Manager – Revenue, Camp Quality
Developing strategies to provide donors with financial visibility and long-term sustainability
Helen Merrick, General Manager – Fundraising and Marketing, Mission Australia
Growing income through effective marketing and fundraising strategies
Camilla Rowland, Chief Executive Officer, Palliative Care Australia
*Virtual Presenter
Developing strategies to optimise NFP budgets to deliver responsible campaigns
Rachel Carr, Country Director – APAC, Movember
Networking Luncheon
How to build and efficiently run an Indigenous NFP
Graham Toomey, Chief Executive Officer and, Executive Director, Gunawirra
Decoding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace
Saroni Roy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Saroni Roy Foundation
Developing a positive workplace culture and practice
Andy Skidmore, Chief Executive Officer, Burn Bright
Re-imagining and re-creating the existing enterprise
Brenda Gaddi, Founder and Managing Director, Women of Colour Australia
Creating peak collaboration at the leadership level and exploring practical tools to facilitate change in a disruptive landscape
Jenine Waters, National Leader, People Advisory, BDO in Australia
Networking Luncheon
Attracting and retaining a young workforce
Mitchelle Neave, Head of People and Operations, batyr Australia
Developing a successful workforce culture and strategy to meet the needs of the organisation
Tony Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Social Futures
How to develop a sustainable, long-term fundraising plan suited to your organisations needs
Trudi Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, Australia for UNHCR
How to respond to a natural disaster that created worldwide media attention
• Examining the challenges before, during and after a major crisis
• Developing and building organisational efforts to connect people
• How the growing world-wide response to the megafires created opportunity
Leanne Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, WIRES Wildlife Rescue
Toni Bresnahan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bresnahan Footprint Foundation
Third Sector LIVE is open to anyone who is passionate about our community and the environment we live in. We invite leaders from the NFP sector, and its supporting industries, including, charities, foundations, NGOs, member-based organisations, research & academia, government, philanthropy, social enterprises and corporates committed to social responsibility and shared values. Our ultimate goal is to promote an environment that inspires positive change in rebuilding the NFP sector and support for the leaders behind the movement.
Interested in partnering for Third Sector Live 2023? If you have any questions regarding the partnership options available or how we can collaborate to share your solution with our audience, then please get in touch with spex@akolade.co
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