“Absolutely fantastic and inspirational. Thank You. This information is priceless.”
Rebecca Goodman, State Theatre Company of South Australia
“Richard has a thorough understanding of the corporate sector and provides professional constructive advice that achieves results. Richard is highly professional and has a methodical and practical approach to writing partnership proposals to secure funding. Over the last eight years I have attended courses and planning sessions run by Richard and he has also provided extremely sage advice which has resulted in establishing many successful partnerships for the organisations for which I have worked.”
Annalisa Millar, Questacon
“I have used Richard for facilitation of annual business planning, strategic fundraising and commercial development workshops at Taronga Zoo, National Gallery of Australia and now St Vincent’s Curran Foundation over a 10 year period. I have found him to always be extremely professional, outcome focused and helps greatly in structuring planning sessions to engage all team members in the development of mutual goals and objectives, identify issues and develop solutions.”
Shanthini Naidoo, CEO, St.Vincent’s Curran Foundation
“I would like to personally thank Richard for the training we undertook at Diversified last month. In my ten years in sales this sponsorship training stood out as the most professional and beneficial training myself and the team have ever had. We have seen our sponsorship lift to record levels and the team are using all the skills we were taught and enjoying the success – thank you Richard.”
Claire Back, Diversified Exhibitions
” An empowering and motivating 2 days that has refreshed existing knowledge, provided a wealth of practical tools and guidance, and reaffirmed why I do what I do and love it! Just awesome!”
Bronwyn Neeson, Camp Quality
“After completing the one day workshop ‘How to Attract More Sponsors’ I applied Richard’s principles to my business development practice and strategy. Within six months and despite the GFC we secured hundreds of thousands of dollars and signed up two ‘meaningful’ corporate partners for the next three years. I highly recommend this course!”
Tarnya Van Driel, Asthma Foundation of SA
“Richard’s business development and corporate partnering training is outstanding. He provides one with much to consider, skills and practical know how which is life changing and makes a huge difference in how one operates.”
Christopher Wainwright, Adelaide Youth Orchestra
“The best training session I’ve ever attended.”
Isabel Bryce, Leighton Contractors
“Many thanks for your involvement at the Professional Conference Organisers annual conference, there has been an overwhelming response to your outstanding presentation with many requests to have you back again next year.”
Peter Sugg, CEO Professional Conference Organisers Association
“Richard’s sponsorship sales training helps you focus on the real needs of potential partners. No matter what level you are at, he brings great insight and will lift you to a new level. It’s made a real dollar difference to our business.”
Sean Pickwell, Waterfront Entertainment Marketing”
“I have been fortunate to have Richard assisting me with the growth of my business over the past few years. Richard knows how and when to ask the right questions that assist me to reach the goals I am seeking. His depth of knowledge in business development strategies is outstanding.
As a keynote speaker Richard knows how to tailor his content to reflect his clients needs and brings enormous credibility and fresh ideas to every talk he gives.Working closely with Richard is like having an extra board member on your team.”
Steve Herzberg, NRG Solutions
“As a gifted facilitator, Richard’s ability to keep the group focused on desired outcomes and on solving problems has ensured that our planning sessions are very effective in developing strategy and actions to help achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.”
Shanthini Naidoo. Taronga Zoo
“Richard offered a cohesive and strategic solution to facilitate the exchange and discussion of ideas and challenges within our business. We now run workshops for our offices in Australia and UK each year that provide invaluable insight required for management to retain staff, plan solutions to problems, and exchange new ideas for the future.”
James Pegum CEO Parrimark Technology
“The training was both practical and inspiring with many attendees returning to their businesses and immediately rearranging their entire approach.”
Kimberly Chisholm, Outback Queensland Tourism Authority
“I have been using your advice like a bible. I have met with 17 of the corporate sponsors we had on board. Half have doubled their sponsorship. So thanks.”
Margie Ryder, Dirt and Dust Festival
“Richard’s coaching, mentorship and skill set are invaluable to an organisation wanting to grow and understand the corporate sector and their drivers.”
Deborah Willcox, NISAD Schizophrenia Research
“Having done the training course with Richard we achieved immediate results when approaching new sponsors”
Michael William-Kelly, Single Market Events
“I would certainly never have won this award, nor have been so successful in this field, without your guidance.”
Paul Richards, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
“Easily the most beneficial, relevant and dynamic workshop I have been to”
Ben Cox, Brisbane Legacy
“Excellent – Thanks Richard. I’ve been in this game a while, but still have taken many things away to make me more successful”
David Furniss, The Leukaemia Foundation
“I have attended other sponsorship seminars but this was far and away the most valuable and relevant”
Gary Henshall, Parks and Leisure Australia
“The workshop was fantastic and I look forward to attending others in the future”
Lisa Nicolle, Hardware Association of Queensland
“I saw Richard’s seminar at the FIA conference in Perth and knew immediately I had to attend the all day workshop.”
Tarnya Van Driel, Asthma Foundation of SA
“I have told many friends/colleagues how great and useful the course has been”
Anthea Jackson, Taronga Zoo
“The training was both practical and informative and will enable Northcott to raise significant amounts of money in the not for profit arena. (Richard’s) training skills were exemplary and I thoroughly enjoyed the training”
Mathew Brine, Northcott
“I cannot emphasis too strongly that your efforts have been greatly appreciated by us.”
Paul Richards, The Engineering Link Group
“It is the finer points that Richard teaches that make all the difference.”
Katherine Beget, ClubsNSW
“As a direct result of the marketing strategies which were developed during your consultancy visit we have achieved immediate positive outcomes which have exceeded our initial expectations and performance targets.”
Noela Ward, Booringa Shire Council