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 for 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
Retained counsel for customised advisory and mentoring that helps leaders develop solutions for board, team and operational challenges. A half or full day a month over three, six or twelve months to provide:
– Trusted sounding board
– Clarity in decision making
– Special project management
– Professional development
– Counsel for board reporting
– Training for new leaders
Strategic Planning, Implementation and Reporting
A complete strategic process — discovery, development, operationalisation, measurement and reporting.
– Preplanning survey
– Preplanning diagnostic
– Worksop and plan development
– Post plan action and operationalisation
– Quarterly review and reporting
Philanthropy Readiness and Capacity Building
Independent review and assessment of philanthropic engagement and fundraising through to evaluating and reporting on impact. Establish an organisation-wide culture of philanthropy to achieve sustainability.
– Program review
– Full program review
– Culture audit and change
– Metrics and benchmarking
– Impact evaluation and reporting
Board and Governance Advisory
An external voice with Board and CEO experience to align governance with purpose. Governance review and advisory with a focus on philanthropic culture.
– Philanthropy immersion
– Succession planning
– Meeting and policy reviews
– On boarding and induction
– Board evaluation
Clinician Engagement and Patient Gratitude
Create an environment that truly engages the health system in health philanthropy. A comprehensive program that builds the understanding of staff, clinicians and fundraisers with the patient journey and their desire to express gratitude.
Corporate and Individual Philanthropy Advice
Aligning corporate and private giving to causes that fit their purpose and community.
Presenting, Training and Facilitation
Ensure the next meeting or planning session is effective with expert facilitation and training.
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