2017-03-02

CfP: Culture Business 2017 Melbourne

Since 2008 Culture Business (CB) connects the arts and businesses to openly discuss sponsorship and fundraising strategies from around the world. As leading, meeting and networking platform for arts organisations and sponsorship professionals Culture Business unites the best experts in culture, marketing, luxury and technology to maximise their collaborations. The conference highlights the latest trends and issues in fundraising and introduces transformational strategies. The conference encourages cultural organisations to confidently adopt new approaches to sponsorship and philanthropy. In this year CB conference is about "The Art of Fundraising" and takes place in Melbourne from 26-28 June 2017. Deadline for speaker applications is 17 March 2017.

"The Art of Fundraising"-conference is specifically dedicated to professionals working in the cultural sector, visual and performing arts. A panel of top quality speakers from different industries and geographical contexts will bring their innovative fundraisings ideas from around the globe. The conference is looking for the latest trends and issues in fundraising and game-changing strategies enabling cultural organisations to confidently adopt new approaches to sponsorship and philanthropy.

In-depth analyses of issues will be made during the workshops and specific topics about creative philanthropy will be raised during the breakout sessions. Culture Business also offers a great platform to network with peers from around the world.

All participants will take part in the programme and voice their opinions. After two immersive days, they will leave with a modern approach to fundraising. Topics are:

individual giving,
staff development, sponsors loyalty,
new business models, partnerships,
corporate sponsorship and
new markets.

The conference takes place in Melbourne, Australia from 26-28 June 2017.

Applications for a keynote speech, workshops or panel discussion can be submitted online.
Deadline for speaker applications: 17 March 2017.

For further information on programme, tickets, speakers and application procedure the website can be visited.