Introduction to Corporate Partnerships

Kickstart your career in corporate partnerships
You have just begun your incredible journey as a corporate fundraiser. This training will give you the best possible start so you can overcome any fears and answer all your questions about corporate partnerships. We will give you the confidence, skills, and tools to be remarkable in your role.   

 

What you will learn 

  • What companies are looking for from a charity partner
  • The different types of partnerships available
  • How to find your shared purpose with a partner or prospect
  • How to deliver emotionally engaging stories
  • How to manage your current partners so they meet their objectives
  • How to communicate with partners and deliver successful meetings
  • How to identify your ideal prospects
  • How to involve your colleagues in corporate partnerships
  • How to manage your time effectively for the best results
  • How to think like a successful corporate fundraiser

 

What you will take away 

  • Increased confidence to deliver in your role 
  • Inspiration and insight from partnership case studies 
  • How to share a story with maximum impact 
  • An instant network of peers who will support you on your journey 
  • An action plan to deliver corporate partnerships success 

 

Who should attend? 
This course is designed for beginners in corporate fundraising, as well as those who want to move into partnerships from outside the charity sector. If you have less than 12 months’ experience in corporate fundraising, then this is the training for you.  This course is suitable for corporate fundraisers from backgrounds, causes and charity sizes.  Learning style  This training course will provide an inspiring combination of best practice examples, interactive discussions and break-out groups.  Our training is designed for everyone, so we support all accessibility requirements. 

Time and dates 

The course consists of two 180-minute zoom sessions, from 9.30am – 12.30pm GMT on the 9th & 11th September 2025.

Places are £295 + VAT, and you can secure your spot by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button.

Trainer

Georgina Oxlade

Georgina grew up with fundraising in her blood and, as such, is a highly motivated corporate partnerships expert. Georgina’s experience includes the Prince’s Trust, BBC Children in Need and VSO. Whilst at BBC Children in Need, she won and led the £12million a year principle partnership with Lloyds Banking Group – including designing and delivering a new outreach programme and customer campaign. Whilst at VSO, Georgina delivered large scale international corporate partnerships that helped deliver the charity’s mission. Georgina specialises in bringing purpose to the foreground, team upskilling, and performance analysis and reporting. Georgina is excited to bring her knowledge experience to a wide range of charities.