Aligning Purpose, People & Culture
Working as a trusted partner with executive leaders and boards across governance, strategy and culture, Damian helps organisations align with purpose for sustainable philanthropy and fundraising performance.
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, health, medical research and advising corporates on social impact, 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 and Leader Mentoring
Customised advisory and mentoring that helps leaders develop solutions for board, team and operational challenges. Designed to meet the unique needs of for purpose leaders.
– Trusted sounding board
– Clarity in decision making
– Counsel for board reporting
Strategic Planning, Implementation and Reporting
Make your next strategy a complete process. Discovery, development, operationalisation, measurement and reporting.
– Preplanning survey to stakeholders
– 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.
Purpose, culture and capacity evaluation, followed by guidance for implementation and lasting cultural change.
Board and Governance Advisory
An experienced external voice to align your board with purpose. Governance review and advisory with a focus on philanthropic culture.
– Philanthropy immersion
– On boarding
– Evaluation
Presenting, Training and Facilitation
Ensure the next meeting or planning session is effective with expert facilitation and training.
CSR and ESG Program Evaluation and Implementation
Expert review and analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility programs for business. Evaluation and implementation to ensure fit for your company and staff.
Watch, Read, Listen
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