With the public awareness of the Caring Company Scheme, extensive attention towards corporate partnership is on the rise in NGO sector. The workshop series are designed for NGO practitioners in starting new corporate partnership as well as ensuring its success. Experts from caring companies and related fields are invited to share their practical knowledge and experiences with the following objectives:
Session 1
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Fundraising in General
Course code: 08B-04 |
12.11.2008
09:30 - 12:30
Rm 201
Early bird deadline: 29.10.2008 |
Contents
- What are the pros and cons of the four main fundraising methods: Grants/sponsorship; Events; Direct Marketing; Major Individual Donors
- How does a charity fit them all together to increase income each year?
- What do various fundraising methods cost? What is a reasonable expectation for return on investment?
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Speaker
Ms. Christine Kwan
Project Manager - Resources Development and Fundraising
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
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Guest Speaker
Ms. Kris Tong
Director, TREATS
Ms Tong is currently the Director of TREATS. With a wide range of experience at social welfare organisations and non-subvented charities, she joined TREATS in 2004. In the past 4 years, she has led the team to launch various fundraising projects, such as monthly donation campaign, corporate partnership programmes and different fundraising events. TREATS’ fundraising income has been doubled and more than 20 corporations have established close partnership with the organisation. In 2007, TREATS has carried out the brand renewal exercise after their 29 years establishment in Hong Kong. |
Session 2 |
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Partnership Building
Course code: 08B-05 |
12.11.2008
14:00 – 17:00
Rm 201
Early bird deadline: 29.10.2008 |
Contents
- What is CSR and Its benefits?
- Step-by-step guidance in partnership building
- Showcase of examples
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Speaker
Ms. Lois Lam
Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
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Guest Speaker
Ms. Carrie Tse
Human Resources Director, IKEA
Having been awarded the Caring Company Logo for consecutive 6 years, IKEA concerns very much the well being of its staff and the community. Since 2001, IKEA has been developing sustainable partnerships with NGOs such as Hong Kong Family Welfare Society and New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, and has developed various projects to promote mental health and harmonious family relationship in the community. Ms Carrie Tse, Human Resources Director, has been active in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility and in mobilizing employee participation. |
Session 3 |
Where to Find Your Prospects?
Course code: 08B-06 |
19.11.2008
09:30 – 12:30
Rm 103
Early bird deadline: 5.11.2008 |
Contents
- Ways to find prospects
- Develop your data into knowledge and knowledge into resources
- Make contact – Dancing with strangers
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Speaker
Mr. Cliff Choi
Business Director, Sector Development and Partnership
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
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Guest Speaker
Mr. Mark Tung
Head of Corporate Communication
Hysan Development Company Limited
Mark Tung executes the implementation of the Company's Corporate Responsibility Policy. The Policy details Hysan's commitment towards a range of issues, from high ethical and corporate governance standards, to positive contributions to society. In the past year, the Company has been focusing its community attention towards ‘expanding young people's horizons’ and ‘environmental’ issues. |
Session 4 |
Submitting Proposals to Corporate
Course code: 08B-07 |
19.11.2008
14:00 – 17:00
Rm 103
Early bird deadline: 5.11.2008 |
Contents
- Better know your prospect by researching
- What companies need and why?
- What are the dos and don’ts on proposal writing?
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Speaker
Ms. Lois Lam
Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
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Guest Speaker
Mr. Derek Wu
Senior Human Resources Manager, UPS - Asia Pacific Region
Derek Wu is responsible for the human resources management which covering 14 countries of the region, specializing in human resources alignment and shared services projects, community relations, employee relations, and compensation and benefits. Derek received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Studies from City University of Hong Kong. He also holds the degrees of Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Derek is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and also a certified Global Remuneration Professional. |
Session 5 |
Effective Presentation
Course code: 08B-08 |
26.11.2008
09:30 – 12:30
Rm 103
Early bird deadline: 5.11.2008 |
Contents
- Consider context and setting
- Discover the power of visual aids
- Strategies for influence
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Speaker
Ms. Vivian Lau
Chief Executive Officer, Junior Achievement Hong Kong
Ms. Lau has had almost 20 years of international experience in industries spanning the petrochemical, IT&T, online, advertising and airline industries. She has held senior strategic and operational roles in Australia, Hong Kong and China and possesses a proven track record in starting, growing, managing and restructuring companies. She is presently Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Petrochemical Company Limited. Her career has included roles as the Director of Marketing of SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited, Founder and Managing Director of Grey Interactive Services Limited and Senior Planning Consultant of Qantas Airways Limited in Sydney. |
Session 6 |
Relationships Cultivation – Keeping New Supporters and Maximizing Values
Course code: 08B-09 |
26.11.2008
14:00 – 17:00
Rm 103
Early bird deadline: 12.11.2008 |
Contents
- Keys to successful relationship cultivation
- Ways to communicate with company supporters
- Maximizing the value of what you are doing
- Creating greater value of each of your company supporter
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Speaker
Mr. LOW Chen-yang
District Coordinator (Shamshuipo/Wong Tai Sin), Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Mr. LOW joined Tung Wah Group of Hospitals since 1995. His professional experiences lied mainly in working with children and youth and he is currently a unit supervisor of two service centres at Shamshuipo, serving the most needy and the most deprived families. Mr. LOW began to chair the Committee on Promotion of Volunteer Services of his organization since 2000 and for the past years, he had successfully fostered relationship with more than 100 corporate partners to serve the communities. |
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Speaker
Mr. Jonathan Liu
Executive Director, HOPE worldwide (Hong Kong)
Mr. Liu is currently the Executive Director of HOPE worldwide (Hong Kong). His experience in donor cultivation and corporate partnership has raised significant donations and sustainable resources for the organization that enhances its expansion of services for the needy children in HK & Mainland China. |
Session 7a
Must be enrolled together with 7b |
Skill lab for Presentation Preparation (walk-through support for small groups)
Course code: 08B-10 |
10.12.2008
Rm 103
Early bird deadline: 26.11.2008 |
Contents
- Selection of or develop a project idea to suit companies profile
- Search the Information that companies want to know
- Blueprint production of corporate partnership project plan
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Sharing session:
13:30 - 15:00 |
Speaker
Ms. Deborah Wan, BBS, JP
Chief Executive Officer
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (NLPRA)
Ms. Deborah Wan is a registered social worker, devoted in community psychiatric rehabilitation service for over 28 years. Ms. Wan has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (NLPRA) since 1981, and is a pioneer in introducing the social entrepreneurship concept to Hong Kong. Ms. Wan is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for people with psychiatric disability through the establishment of various social enterprises and thus she has won numerous awards. She developed a total of 19 social enterprises, including vegetable stall, fruit stall, convenience stores, restaurants, light refreshment kiosk, healthy living specialty/organic shops, souvenir shop, eco-tourism, cleansing service, property management service and coffee shop, creating a total of 217 positions for people with psychiatric disability, the disadvantaged and able-bodies as well as 482 training placements for service users. The annual turnover of more than HK$34 million was generated with a small profit.
Ms. Wan has been a board member of the World Federation for Mental Health since 2003 and is currently the Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Region and the Chair of the Commission on Work & Employment of Asia-Pacific Region, Rehabilitation International. Ms. Wan has extensive network in Mainland China and Asia Pacific region and is frequently invited as service consultant for related organizations. |
Group Practising:
15:00 - 17:30
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Group Tutors: |
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Mr. Cliff Choi
Business Director, Sector Development and Partnership, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
Ms. Lois Lam
Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
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Ms. Christine Kwan
Project Manager, Resources Development and Fundraising, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
Ms. Wendy Luk
Project Manager, Partnership, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
Session 7b
Must be enrolled together with 7a |
Presenting Your Project to Companies
Course code: 08B-11 |
17.12.2008
09:30 – 12:30
Room 103
Early bird deadline: 3.12.2008
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Content
- Presenting your project to companies in an authentic settings
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Critics from 6 caring companies: |
Ms Eunice Cheng
Manager, Policy, Government & Public Affairs
Chevron Hong Kong Limited (Caltex) |
Ms Zoe Lee
Group Public Affairs Manager
CLP Holdings Limited |
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Mr Mark Tung
Head of Corporate Communication
Hysan Development Company Limited |
Ms Mary Law
Manager, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs /University Relations
IBM China/Hong Kong Limited |
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Ms Una Lau
Assistant General Manager
Marketing and Corporate Communications
Sino Group |
Mr Derek Wu
Senior Human Resources Manager
UPS Asia Pacific Region |