In It Together – Purposeful Partnerships in 2023 and Beyond

In the ever-evolving non-profit sector, successful partnerships between organisations and charities hold immense potential for driving social change and creating lasting impact.

Hosted by Prospectus’ own Director – Fundraising, Ryan Burdock, we recently held a Fundraising Breakfast bringing together a panel of expert leaders in corporate partnerships to delve into the key ingredients to secure and maximise collaborative relationships.

Held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields who also provided a breakfast to set us up for the day, the event commenced with a valuable networking session connecting (and re-connecting!) fellow fundraisers and sector leaders, offering the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other’s experiences and foster potential collaborations.

We then welcomed our panel of speakers:

Mohini Raichura-Brown
Deputy Executive Director,
Partnerships & Philanthropy

Harbi Jama
Head of Development

Julia Pallé
Sustainability Director

Mohini Raichura-Brown is our deputy executive director responsible for raising high value income for UNICEF UK, from across teams including partnerships, philanthropy and Soccer Aid. With nearly 15 years of charitable sector experience, she has specialised in forming mutually beneficial, long-term and strategic partnerships with the private sector and high net worth individuals. Mohini is an active member of the third sector community, with a keen focus on equality, diversity and inclusion as well as social justice. Mohini is also currently a Trustee on the Board of the MS Society, a voluntary role.

Harbi is enthusiastic about organisational growth, people, and supporting organisations by creating diverse income streams. Harbi has a vast knowledge of supporting companies and donors in achieving their social impact goals. These include but are not limited to, The Co-op Foundation, Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of Ireland UK, Deutsche Bank, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, British Land, and S&P Global Foundation. Harbi has spent time working in East Africa, implementing projects on journalism and entrepreneurship.

Harbi is the Head of Development at The London Community Foundation which means he is responsible for securing new income for LCF alongside engaging with our existing donors to help them give more effectively in London. Harbi joined them from Refugee Action, where he led the development and strategic planning of their corporate income and partnerships. Harbi is passionate about having a strong and diverse civil society tackling the capital’s disadvantages. Harbi is also a Trustee for the Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees (AVID), a national charity that supports volunteer visitors to people in immigration detention wherever they are held.

Julia Pallé is a leading expert on sustainability in motorsport and the international elite sport industry.

Sustainability Director at the world’s first all-electric motor racing series, Formula E, Julia certified the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship net zero carbon since inception, the first sport in the world to achieve the standard.

While developing and implementing the sustainability strategy at Formula E, Julia has overseen a number of significant achievements that establishes Formula E’s credentials as a leader of sustainability in elite sport.

Julia is also Sustainability Advisor for Extreme E, the all-electric SUVs series, bringing electric racing to some of the most remote corners of the planet to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems.

Widely recognised as a leader in sustainability in global sport, Julia is a regular speaker at major events and conferences including COP26, Bloomberg, Sport Positive Summit, and FIA Smart Cities. Her industry roles include President of Sports and Sustainability international (SandSI), an international association of sustainable experts working to broadening and harmonising the international sport and sustainability movement.

Before joining Formula E and defining the sustainability strategy, Julia was sustainability executive at Michelin Motorsport.

Her primary area of research has focused on Business & Sustainability, Change Management and Project Management especially in Motorsport.

Ryan led the discussion with questions to the panel focussed on purposeful partnerships, relationship building with partners, best advice, what charities can do to create more purposeful partnerships and what ingredients are needed for a successful partnership. The audience then had a chance to ask their own questions to the panel who provided valuable insights and experience.

After a period of limited in-person events, it was brilliant to bring back the Fundraising Breakfasts, to be inspired by conversations and knowledge sharing and we thank all those who attended. We extend our appreciation to our speakers for sharing their wisdom and showcasing the power of collaboration. By understanding how to create purposeful partnerships, organisations can cultivate thriving relationships that amplify their impact and drive positive change.