4 partnership pop stars – which one are you?
Social media is full of quizzes that are a wonderful time waster, especially if you’re waiting for a train. At any given time I’ve explored what type of potato I …
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5 tips for success with corporate foundations
Corporates have been busy setting up their own charitable foundations. These foundations are tax effective vehicles for corporate giving, allowing them to maximise the value of their own contributions and …
The 3-second rule for great negotiations
Primary school teachers are the gold standard negotiators. When you’re wrangling a room full of 6-year-olds your day is filled with endless micro negotiations. At any given time Braden is …
3 things damaging your partnership prospecting
Your organisation is desperate for some new income and you’ve worked hard on a new website, some glossy collateral and great images. You may even have done the foundational work …
3 principles of commercial collaborations
The supermarket shelves are awash with collaborations as brands join forces to create new experiences for consumers. Some are inspired successes and others should never have seen the light of …
What’s your partnership superpower?
Social media is a great entertainer when you’re waiting for the next train. Last week I found myself down a rabbit hole of unusual celebrity superpowers. Who knew that Margot …
7 hot tips for cause marketing success
Everything 1980s is back in fashion – shoulder pads, big hair, bold colours, Rick Astley. I should never have cleaned out my closet, as my wardrobe would now be ‘vintage’ …
The hidden secret to increasing partnership value
Over the weekend I built an IKEA wardrobe. I love building stuff but in the interests of marital harmony, my husband is banned from wielding an Allen key or a …
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4 ways to overcome lack of budget
We have no budget. Yes, you do. You’re just choosing to spend it elsewhere. Corporates and non-profits use the budget excuse all the time. What they’re really saying is ‘I …
3 ways to tell if your partnership is shaky
Valentine’s Day saw an ocean of red roses, love hearts and chocolate as we celebrated the important relationships in life. In Melbourne, it was followed by the Taylor Swift tsunami …