Thursday 26th March @ 12:00 GMT
Corporate Partnerships Conference 2026
With sessions on storytelling, strategies, pitching, and data-driven insights – the Corporate Partnerships Conference will help you increase your corporate fundraising income in 2026.
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Details
Presented in partnership with Fireside Fundraising, the Corporate Fundraising Conference returns in March 2026!
Corporate fundraising can feel like shooting for the moon – big targets, bigger expectations, and everyone asking ‘why can’t you just call Lloyds’?
But a big goal without the right planning leads to confusion, stagnation, and missed opportunities.
The Corporate Fundraising Conference turns your ambition into action.
Join charity leaders and corporate partnership experts who’ll share real stories, realistic strategies, and repeatable tools that help you get results – without the overwhelm.
You’ll hear from partnership teams who’ve landed transformational deals (without unlimited resources), learn how to set the right goals and budgets from day one, and explore creative ways to collaborate with businesses that actually align with your mission.
We won’t sell you a dream – we’ll help you make progress that lasts.
Here’s what you’ll be learning:
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Reality beats rhetoric: understand what’s achievable for your size, capacity, and sector.
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From fiction to function: how to turn expectations into actionable strategy.
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The confidence code: practical frameworks for managing trustees, boards, and budget conversations.
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Case studies that prove it works: hear from charities and their corporate partners directly
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The partnership spectrum: from Charity of the Year to long-term value alignment – what’s really worth your time.
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Grounded inspiration: real tools, templates, and next steps you can use immediately.
And because we know you’re busy, all sessions can be watched live or on-demand in your own time for 30 days after the event (or for an unlimited time if you join as a Member).
All Fundraising Everywhere events are subtitled. You’ll receive a digital delegate bag full of bonus content and live attendees can access our online networking room to meet other attendees.
For questions about the conference, please contact hello@fundraisingeverywhere.com
Want to partner with this event? Contact nikki@fundraisingeverywhere.com
Sessions
Room 1
How to set realistic corporate fundraising targets
Speaker: Andy King, Fireside Fundraising
Setting corporate fundraising targets can often feel like guesswork: a finger in the air at the best, or ‘pull a rabbit out of the hat, please’ at worst.
It’s hard: senior leaders need clear numbers to plan around, but those working in corporate fundraising know it’s rarely that simple. Timelines can vary wildly, partnerships take time to nurture, and every organisation’s starting point is different.
In this session, we’ll cut through the guesswork and explore how to set realistic, evidence-based corporate fundraising targets that everyone can stand behind. We’ll look at industry average data to give you a clear sense of what’s typical, what’s ambitious, and what’s truly exceptional. You’ll leave with a practical framework for forecasting income that reflects both the opportunities ahead and the realities of relationship building, so you can set expectations with confidence and credibility.
Key learnings fromt this session:
- What it takes to succeed in corporate fundraising
- The assumptions you need to make to scenario plan
- How to set corporate fundraising targets
Room 2
How to find warm prospects (for free)
Speaker: Lucy Mitchell, Fireside Fundraising
Finding the right corporate partners doesn’t have to rely on expensive databases or paid tools. In fact, some of the strongest partnerships start with curiosity, creativity and a bit of clever research.
In this session, we’ll explore practical techniques for building a warm corporate prospect pipeline, using only free and accessible tools. You’ll learn how to uncover companies already aligned with your cause, spot signs of shared purpose, and prioritise those most likely to engage. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a programme in place, this approach will help you grow your warm pipeline with confidence and clarity.
You’ll leave with a step-by-step framework you can use straight away – one that helps any organisation, from the smallest community group to the biggest national charity, find and connect with the right corporate partners.
Key learnings from this session:
- What a good prospect looks like
- How to identify potential corporate partners
- How to ask trustees and colleagues for introductions
Speakers
Andy King
Director
Lucy Mitchell
Research Consultant
Headline Sponsor
