Aligning purpose, people & culture to elevate philanthropic performance
As an experienced board member and CEO, I work as a trusted partner with non-profit organisations and charities to elevate performance by aligning actions with purpose. My focus is to deliver a culture of philanthropy and sustainable fundraising growth.
- Leadership – board, executive and team development and advisory
- Culture – organisational culture transformation
- Structure – governance review and strategic alignment
- Fundraising – audit, capability and readiness assessments
- Impact – development of impact reporting frameworks
Damian Topp
GAICD CFRE FFIA
Damian is recognised as an exceptional leader and driver of social impact. He is an experienced executive, board member and thought leader with a track record of building organisation capacity and embedding a strong culture of philanthropy.
With over 30 years experience across sport, disability, welfare, aged care, health and medical research, Damian will shape strategic vision, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable impact for any organisation he works with. Informed by the latest research in philanthropy, fundraising and organisational psychology, Damian’s practical approach aligns leadership to purpose for organisation success.
Damian is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and is recognised as a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FFIA).
Building organisation capacity
With over 30 years experience across sport, disability, welfare, International NGO’s and health, including 15 years as Chief Executive, I help organisations align planning with purpose for sustainable social impact.
Executive Advisory and Leadership Mentoring
Customised advisory and mentoring that helps leaders develop solutions for board, team and operational challenges. Professional development to bring team members up to that next level.
– Trusted sounding board
– Clarity in decision making
– Counsel for executive and board reporting
– Special project development
Strategic Planning, Implementation and Reporting
Make your next strategy a complete process. Discovery, development, action, measurement and reporting.
– Preplanning surveys
– Preplanning diagnostic
– Workshop and plan development
– Post plan action document
– Quarterly review
Philanthropy Readiness and Capacity Building
Independent review and assessment of philanthropic engagement and fundraising strategy. Establish an organisation-wide understanding and culture of philanthropy ready for growth.
– Program review
– Culture audit
– Engagement programs
Board and Governance Advisory
An experienced board member and CEO as an external voice to align governance with purpose. Governance review and advisory with a focus on philanthropic culture.
– Philanthropy immersion
– Succession planning
– Philanthropy immersion
– On boarding
– Board evaluation
Presenting, Training and Facilitation
Ensure the next meeting or planning session is effective with expert facilitation and training.
Corporate and Individual Philanthropy Advice
Aligning corporate and private giving to causes that fit their purpose and community.
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