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So how does Big4 work?

Big4 is a unique three-day conference dedicated to fundraisers working in four key areas of fundraising.  

  • Day 1 is devoted to masterclasses.
  • Day 2 is devoted to sessions on Major Gifts and Trusts & Foundations
  • Day 3 has dedicated session streams covering Gifts-in-Wills and Corporate Partnerships

You can structure your learning experience to your specific needs. Come to a single masterclass, or a single day or the entire conference! It’s your choice.

Just some of the highlights to look forward to: 

  • A fireside chat with two philanthropists who share their motivations and ideas about giving  
  • How the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation is building a successful referral system to build the major gifts pipeline 
  • Black Dog Institute on how to create awesome case studies that engage your corporate partners 
  • Unlocking the potential of workplace giving with Redkite 
  • Greenpeace’s path to acquire bequestors through digital channels 
  • How UNICEF is using data to identify more qualified bequest prospects 

Who should come 

Big4 is for anyone involved in major gifts fundraising, corporate partnerships, gifts-in-wills, or seeking grants from trusts and foundations. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just learning the ropes for the first time, Big4 has insights and learnings that will help lift your skills and knowledge. 

What will you learn?  

That’s easy! You’ll leave Big4 with lots of great insights including: 

  • Best practices 
  • Case study learnings 
  • New and emerging techniques 
  • Ideas that challenge your thinking 
  • Top tips, hacks and “how-to” 
  • Strategic and tactical lessons 
  • Innovation and inspiration  

Connect with your peers and colleagues

One of the great benefits of attending a conference is the chance to meet and network with your peers, hear what their up to, swap stories and ideas, and make connections. At Big4 there will be plenty of opportunities during the breaks to catch up with colleagues and expand your network.