Payroll Giving – Creating a Culture of Philanthropy in the

UK

Chairing the Panel of Speakers: Panikos Efthimiou

“Giving in the workplace MUST continue. It’s ground zero for ‘normalising’ philanthropy in the public psyche – for helping create a culture where fundraising philanthropy and above all, engagement, are expected.”

Andrew Watt, CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington DC, USA.

Three Key Areas:

1. Corporate Engagement: Phil Robertson, recently with Think Money Group.

2. Community Engagement: Joanne Howe, Fundraising Volunteer Manager, British Heart Foundation.

3. Individual Engagement: Panikos Efthimiou, Trainer and consultant.

Corporate Engagement:

1. What elements of philanthropy are of interest to corporates?2. How are corporates already engaged with philanthropy?3. What can charities do to influence corporates in developing the

culture?

Discussion Topics for Delegates

Community Engagement:

1. Are community initiatives currently driven by a philanthropic ethos?

2. How can Payroll Giving benefit the community as a mechanism to develop philanthropy?

3. What can charities do to influence community initiatives in developing the culture?

Individual Engagement:

1. Are individuals truly signed up to creating a culture of philanthropy?

2. How do charities identify those individuals who are likely to want to influence the culture?

3. What can charities do to influence individuals to regard Payroll Giving as a necessary development in the field of philanthropic activities.