State Volunteering Conference

8 & 9 June 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

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State Volunteering Conference 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

About the State Volunteering Conference Volunteering Queensland’s inaugural State Volunteering Conference, 8 and 9 June 2017, will equip volunteer-involving organisations with valuable strategies and good practices to maximise the contribution of their volunteers, enhance the impact of their volunteer program, and advance their cause. The Conference will:

• Enable volunteer-involving organisations to better navigate the complexities of contemporary volunteering

• Inspire industry to deliver adaptive, innovative, inclusive and impactful volunteer programs

• Increase knowledge, influence and meaningful outcomes for the volunteering movement It will be a fantastic occasion for participants to learn from a wide variety of expert presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops. Topics covered will be key to promoting, empowering and advancing the volunteering industry in 2017 and into the future. There will be an array of delegate networking opportunities to connect and share ideas and experiences with peers. Find out more at volunteeringqld.org.au/conference

About Volunteering Queensland We are the state peak body solely dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering for the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of Queensland.

Our work is vital to ensuring volunteer-involving organisations can engage, manage and retain the strong, effective volunteer workforce necessary to advance their mission and cause. We support volunteer participation that is inclusive, transformative, flexible and meaningful. We inform policy, good practice, research and development, regulation and decision-making that supports the sustainability and advancement of volunteering.

We actively campaign that investing in volunteering is fundamental to the continued prosperity of Queensland. The volunteering industry is a vital force that fuels the economy, connects and enriches the lives of Queenslanders, builds social and cultural value, and protects the environment.

To support the whole of Queensland, we harness the power of strategic partnerships and strive to engage the state-wide volunteer network. We ground our efforts in inclusive practices and principles based on service, experience, evidence, transparency, accountability, consultation and continuous improvement.

Find out more at volunteeringqld.org.au

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State Volunteering Conference 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

International keynote Tobi Johnson (USA)

Tobi, a stand out at the 2016 National Volunteering Conference, returns to Australia as a keynote speaker to share her insights about volunteering leadership and international best practice.

Tobi has over 25 years of direct experience in the nonprofit sector and is a recognised expert and thought leader in the field of volunteer engagement.

Tobi is the President of Tobi Johnson & Associates, a volunteer management consulting firm whose mission is to help nonprofits connect with remarkable volunteers who share a common vision for a better world.

In the spring of 2015, Tobi also launched VolunteerPro, an online networking and learning community for leaders of volunteers. Tobi is also a primary contributor to Volunteer Engagement 2.0: Ideas and Insights for Transforming Volunteer Programs in a Changing World, published by Wiley & Sons in May 2015. She also shares insights and evidence-based strategies to attract, inspire and mobilise top volunteer talent through Tobi’s Volunteer Management Blog and through her online professional development community for leaders of volunteers.

Tobi will deliver the keynote presentation and provide valuable strategic workshops.

View Tobi’s full biography

Session presenters

Associate Professor Kirsten Holmes, Curtin University & Associate Professor Leonie Lockstone-Binney, William Angliss Institute

How to identify potential new volunteers

Why do people choose not to volunteer? How can we help more Australians to volunteer in the future? This interactive presentation launches an exciting and new Convertibility instrument or tool, which calculates an individual’s likelihood to volunteer. The Creating and Sustaining a Strong Future for Volunteering in Australia project, which is funded by the Australian Research Council, has developed an online instrument based on an extensive national research project of non-volunteers. The instrument uses a small number of questions to calculate an individual’s likelihood to volunteer. It will be of particular use to organisations in targeting their volunteer recruitment effectively.

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State Volunteering Conference 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

Dr. Peter Devereux, Curtin University

Volunteering and the Sustainable Development Goals: enabling and inspiring volunteer action that improves knowledge and outcomes at all levels

Peter will explore volunteerism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they link and provide leverage for volunteering synergies at individual, local, state, national and global levels. The SDGs inspire industry and communities to work together for the goals. This is illustrated by the national partnership for the SDGs between Global Compact Australia and Australian Council for International Development, Australian Council of Social Service and Sustainable Development Solutions Network Australia Pacific. Peter will show how the SDGs can encourage an enabling environment for volunteering in diverse contexts. He will tie this to the SDGs in Australia and the United Nations Volunteers Plan of Action for 2016-30 and the work he is helping with to produce the next United Nations State of the World’s Volunteerism Report 2018 on volunteering and resilience.

The session will help participants understand the broader themes and initiatives being discussed in the volunteering movement at an international level. This will inspire innovation and help local volunteer leaders to connect their work with global themes and opportunities.

Dr. Megan Paull, Murdoch University

Are we valuing our volunteer managers?

Megan's interactive presentation will provide some insights into research being done to find out what organisations are doing (or not doing) to value their volunteer managers. Well run volunteer activities don’t just happen, and yet they are vital to attracting and retaining our volunteers, and helping them to deliver their service or carry out their volunteer roles. Despite this, some organisations don’t seem to value the dedicated individuals who ensure that programs run smoothly, while others are getting it right most of the time. Volunteer managers (coordinators, chairs, directors…and many other titles) range from those who are volunteers themselves, to highly paid members of staff, but it seems valuing them is less about the salary and more about other factors, including being recognised for their efforts. What does your organisation do already, and what might they consider in reviewing this important topic?

This session will increase knowledge about valuing volunteer managers and will enable organisations to better deliver their volunteer programs.

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State Volunteering Conference 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

Associate Professor Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology

Messages about volunteering from Giving Australia 2016

Giving Australia 2016 has collected comprehensive, up-to-date information from individuals, charitable organisations, philanthropists and businesses in Australia and provides critical information about giving and volunteering behaviours, attitudes and trends.

Conference program We will cover high-level issues of interest for advancing volunteering and helping community organisations to achieve their missions through effective, transformative volunteer programs.

Tentative topics to be covered include:

• National and global leadership in volunteering

• Insurance and risk in volunteer management

• Disaster and emergency volunteering and its impact on community resilience

• The economic reality and its impact on community, government and business

• Service delivery volunteering

• Youth volunteering - How do we accommodate young people (under 18)

• Volunteering in the virtual world / micro-volunteering

• Engaging corporate volunteers

• The sustainability of volunteering

Profile of delegates The conference is expected to attract 120 volunteering leaders. This includes key representatives and decision makers from volunteer-involving organisations, including managers of volunteers from across the state.

Committee The conference will be steered by an executive committee of experienced representatives from across industry.

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State Volunteering Conference 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

Why sponsor the State Volunteering Conference? We would welcome the chance to partner with you in the delivery of this valuable and exciting learning and development experience for the volunteering sector. We are seeking conference partners and sponsors who are committed to championing and building a vibrant and resilient volunteering community in Queensland. Your investment in the conference will send a strong message of support to volunteers, managers of volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations. You will enable us to promote and deliver engaging, high quality learning and networking experiences that have a lasting impact on participants. Build connections

Create long lasting connections and strengthen existing relationships with the volunteering sector. Shape perceptions

Create positive perceptions of your organisation and your programs, products and services through your association with volunteering. Reinforce your brand positioning

Associate your brand with a positive, inclusive activity that enhances the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community – volunteering! Make a meaningful impact

Highlight your commitment to volunteering by helping to educate, inspire and support.

Sponsorship opportunities

Volunteering Queensland offers flexible conference sponsorship options to align with your organisation’s objectives and budget. These options provide benefits before, during and after the conference. We are happy to collaborate to customise a package that meets your needs, enhances the conference for delegates, and enables us to deliver the best possible conference. Please view the next page for sponsorship options matrix. Contact our team To find out more about our State Volunteering Conference, 8 and 9 June 2017, please contact: Vanessa Codling | Marketing and Communications Senior Manager

0409 893 372 | vanessa@volunteeringqld.org.au

Benefits of Sponsorship

Platinum

$16,500 (inc. GST)

Gold

$11,000 (inc. GST)

Bronze

$5,500 (inc. GST)

International Presenter

$3,300 (inc. GST)

Contributor: Catering

$2,200 (inc. GST)

Contributor: Printing $1,100 (inc. GST)

Media and communications: • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all communications • Information added to delegate bags

Logo displayed on: • All promotional materials • Stand up banners at front of room and reception • Display on tables in dining area • Event program and participant handouts • PowerPoint presentation • Website and social media • Post-conference report

• Mention at the introduction of section • Photo opportunities

Opportunities for involvement of key representatives: • Speaking opportunity during the two-day event (approx.

120 volunteering leaders attending) • Meet with presenters • Complimentary attendance for two staff

Cover both days of the Conference, delivering vital knowledge to enhance the impact of volunteer programs and positive outcomes for Queensland’s well-being

Ensure regional and rural Volunteer Resource Centre Managers can benefit from this unique opportunity and share the learnings to benefit their local communities. Covers travel and accommodation

Bring volunteer engagement expert and thought leader, Tobi Johnson, to Brisbane to deliver the keynote presentation and valuable strategic workshops

Ensure participants have delicious, healthy meals to aid their learning

Cover printing of valuable attendee handouts

Benefits of Sponsorship Number of attendees that you can receive complimentary entry for at each sponsorship level:

• Platinum: 10 people (valued at up to $4,400 inc. GST)

• Gold: 5 people (valued at up to $2,200 inc. GST)

• Bronze: 3 people (valued at up to $1,320 inc. GST)

• International Presenter: 1 person (valued at up to $440 inc. GST)

• Contributor: Catering: 1 person (valued at up to $440 inc. GST)

• Contributor: Printing: 1 person (valued at up to $440 inc. GST)

State Volunteering Conference 2017 Sponsorship Proposal

State Volunteering Conference 2017 Proposal to Queensland Government