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The Not-For-Profit Leadership Summit: Leading for Sustainable Impact
Join us for an inspiring one-day summit designed to empower leaders across Western Australia’s not-for-profit sector. This event is your opportunity to explore governance strategies, strengthen sustainability, boost stakeholder engagement and embrace impact-driven leadership to amplify your organisation's success.
1 Day
First keynote
Chief Executive Officer, St John WA
Kevin joined St John WA as its first Group Chief Executive Officer in January 2023, bringing more than 20 years of experience in corporate, operational and commercial roles in airports across Australia and the UK.
When leading the Perth Airport team for over six years, Kevin oversaw significant growth during his tenure and ensured runways and terminals remained operational through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has a strong reputation for leadership and drives transformational change while at the same time demonstrating positive cultural development.
Event overview
Leaders from not-for-profits face unique challenges in navigating today’s dynamic environment. While large organisations often leverage significant resources, skilled teams, and robust systems to drive their mission, this summit will provide fresh insights and tools to deepen their impact and foster innovation.
For small to medium-sized NFPs, this event offers access to critical professional development, equipping boards and senior executives with the expertise and strategies needed to guide decision-making and ensure long-term viability.
Hear from industry leaders through expert-led panels, keynotes and networking sessions and discover how to address the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the not-for-profit sector.
By bringing leaders together from across the sector, this summit creates a vibrant space to exchange ideas, share success stories and tackle common challenges. Whether you’re leading a large-scale operation or managing a community-driven initiative, you’ll gain the knowledge and inspiration needed to lead with confidence, resilience and purpose.
Summit highlights
Keynote address 1: Kevin Brown, CEO, St John WA - Balancing Purpose/Mission with Financial Viability
Hot Topic: Navigating Legal, Corporate and Foundation Structures
- Elizabeth Tylich - Chairperson & Partner, Jackson McDonald
- Jenny Allen - Consultant - Former CEO, Foundation for the WA Museum
Keynote address 2: Engaging with Government - speaker to be announced
Panel 1: Funding with Purpose: Driving Growth Through Strategic Fundraising Approaches
- Kate O’Hara - CEO, Foodbank WA
- Lorna McGregor - CEO, Lifeline WA
- Elizabeth Knight - CEO, Fogarty Foundation
Hot Topic: Partnerships and Philanthropic Stewardship
- Toni Milne - Director | Brand and Partnerships, Rohan Jewellers
- Jenny Allen - Consultant - Former CEO, Foundation for the WA Museum
Keynote address 3: Fundraising Through a Corporate Lens - speaker to be announced
Panel 2: Ask Us Anything
- Kate O’Hara - CEO, Foodbank WA
- Lorna McGregor - CEO, Lifeline WA
- Jenny Allen - Consultant - Former CEO, Foundation for the WA Museum
- Elizabeth Tylich - Chairperson & Partner, Jackson McDonald
- Toni Milne - Director | Brand and Partnerships, Rohan Jewellers
Who should attend?
Why attend?
Attendees at the summit will further develop their knowledge and skills to:
- Align the strategic priorities of mission/purpose and financial viability
- Understand fundraising from the lens of corporate, philanthropic and government funders
- Apply strong governance at both board and executive levels
- Collaborate with peers across diverse organisations to share experiences, insights and best practices that drive sector-wide improvement and innovation
- Develop a strategic approach to stakeholder management that aligns with organisational goals, ensuring long-term viability and mission success.
Summit timetable
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Time |
Topic |
Speakers/Panellists |
|---|---|---|
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9.00 am |
Welcome and Introduction |
Dr Shaun Ridley |
|
9.10 am |
Keynote Address 1: Balancing Purpose/Mission with Financial Viability |
Kevin Brown - CEO, St John WA |
|
10.00 am |
Hot Topic: Navigating Legal, Corporate and Foundation Structures
|
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10.45 am |
Morning Tea |
|
|
11.05 am |
Keynote Address 2: Engaging with Government |
To be announced |
|
11.50 am |
Panel Discussion 1: Funding with Purpose: Driving Growth Through Strategic Fundraising Approaches
|
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|
12.50 pm |
Lunch |
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1.50 pm |
Hot Topic: Partnerships and Philanthropic Stewardship
|
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2.30 pm |
Keynote Address 3: Fundraising Through a Corporate Lens |
To be announced |
|
3.20 pm |
Panel Discussion 2: Ask Us Anything |
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4.05 pm |
Closing Remarks, Afternoon Tea & Networking |
Information correct at time of publishing.
To book a table for 8 guests please email events@aimwa.com