Participant Portal: From Pitch to Impact (October 2026)

Welcome to the From Pitch to Impact program.

Program timeline
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Learn exactly what funders expect, align your messaging with their goals, and craft a compelling core message.

Wednesday, 7 October
Noon-2PM AEDT
Online, via zoom
 

Master storytelling techniques that combine data with emotion to close the deal and attract immediate funding commitments.

Wednesday, 14 October
Noon-2PM AEDT
Online, via zoom

Put the pitch together, align your leadership team, and develop a plan to scale your fundraising efforts to ensure long-term financial sustainability for your organisation.

Wednesday, 21 October
Noon-2PM AEDT
Online, via zoom

As part of this program you have the option to book a one-on-one chat with Catherine Brooks about your pitch. Receive live feedback and fine-tune your pitch in a collaborative coaching session with experienced strategists.

One-on-one with fundraising expert Catherine Brooks

Session Length: 30 minutes.

Format: Virtual.

Dates available: November 5, 6, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20. 

Contact: tim@epadvisory.co. Please email Tim with 3 time options you have available on the above dates, he'll do his best to accommodate.

As discussed, Catherine recommends treating the beginning of the session as if you were pitching to a real funder.

Slides and Worksheets
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As part of this program you have the option to book a one-on-one chat with Catherine Brooks about your pitch. Receive live feedback and fine-tune your pitch in a collaborative coaching session with experienced strategists.

One-on-one with fundraising expert Catherine Brooks

Session Length: 30 minutes.

Format: Virtual.

Dates available: November 5, 6, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20. 

Contact: tim@epadvisory.co. Please email Tim with 3 time options you have available on the above dates, he'll do his best to accommodate.

Understand funder priorities and communication methodologies
Learn exactly what funders expect, align your messaging with their goals, and craft a compelling core message.

Wednesday, 7 October
Noon-2PM AEDT
Online, via zoom

Creating emotional connections with strategic story-telling
Master storytelling techniques that combine data with emotion to close the deal and attract immediate funding commitments.

Wednesday, 14 October
Noon-2PM AEDT
Online, via zoom

Structuring and delivering your pitch for optimal success
Put the pitch together, align your leadership team, and develop a plan to scale your fundraising efforts to ensure long-term financial sustainability for your organisation.

Wednesday, 21 October
Noon-2PM AEDT
Online, via zoom

One-on-one session
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As part of this program you have the option to book a one-on-one chat with Catherine Brooks about your pitch. Receive live feedback and fine-tune your pitch in a collaborative coaching session with experienced strategists.

One-on-one with fundraising expert Catherine Brooks

Session Length: 30 minutes.

Format: Virtual.

Dates available: November 5, 6, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20. 

Contact: tim@epadvisory.co. Please email Tim with 3 time options you have available on the above dates, he'll do his best to accommodate.

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