Strategic Fundraising
and Marketing Advisory

 Aligning Purpose with Strategy to Grow Sustainable, Mission-Driven Impact

Campaigns and Funding Strategies That Drive Social Impact

Corporate Diversity Pathways is Australia’s leading strategic fundraising consultant and nonprofit marketing specialists. We partner with purpose-driven organisations to strengthen strategic alignment between fundraising strategy, organisational design, and leadership, enabling sustainable impact and long-term growth through evidence-based fundraising solutions.

Ben Holgate
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Our Strategic Fundraising Consulting Approach

Advancing the mission of purpose-driven organisations through inclusive fundraising strategy, enhanced visibility, and sustainable development practices.

Grow Sustainable Funding Through Purpose-Led Strategy
Partner with us to strengthen fundraising strategy, deepen donor relationships, amplify your mission, and build sustainable impact through evidence-based marketing and philanthropy advisory.

Strategic Fundraising Services

Fundraising Strategy Development

Comprehensive strategies to diversify revenue streams and build sustainable fundraising operations.

Donor Acquisition & Retention

Data-driven campaigns to attract new donors and deepen relationships with existing supporters.

Brand & Marketing Strategy

Positioning and messaging that resonates with diverse audiences and amplifies your mission.

Digital Fundraising & CRM

Online giving platforms, automation, and donor management systems optimised for conversion.

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Major Gifts & Corporate Partnerships

Strategic approaches to secure high-value partnerships and transformational gifts.

Campaign Planning & Execution

End-to-end management of capital campaigns, appeals, and fundraising events.

Partner with Australia’s Leading DEI Consulting Firm

Join purpose-driven organisations across Australia partnering with one of the country’s most trusted diversity and inclusion consulting providers—committed to leading the way in DEI-led strategies through world-class, evidence-based capabilities that drive change and accelerate growth.

Our Success Story

Ben’s mentoring was invaluable during a pivotal time in my leadership journey in the for-purpose sector. His deep sector knowledge and strategic approach created space for honest reflection and meaningful growth.

Ben has a unique ability to ask the right questions and guide others toward practical, values-driven leadership.

IMRAN KARIM, HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY

Eastern Health

Why Strategic Fundraising and Marketing Consulting Matters for Australian Nonprofits

The CDP team bring a DEI-informed lens to fundraising strategy-integrating people, purpose, and performance to build trust, strengthen leadership, and deliver results. This holistic approach supports organisations to build internal capability, improve leadership alignment, and scale impact sustainably.

  • Strategic Advisory: Align fundraising and marketing strategy with your mission, sector trends, and diversified revenue opportunities through data-informed, expert advisory services tailored to each stage of  organisational growth.
  • Board Engagement: Empower your Board with sector intelligence, giving trends and strategic fundraising insights to better support confident, high-level governance and fundraising alignment.
  • Organisational Design: We design scalable, high-performing fundraising teams. From capability mapping to resource planning, we help you build the internal structure to deliver on your impact ambitions.
  • Strategy Documentation: Bring your fundraising strategy to life with compelling, donor-centric language, segmented audience insights, and clear, actionable value propositions.
  • Marketing Consulting: Build your visibility and engagement. We design multi-channel, purpose-led marketing strategies that amplify your brand, grow fundraising, and deepen connection with diverse stakeholders.
  • Talent and Leadership Support: We help you attract, retain and uplift fundraising talent. From executive search to coaching, we strengthen leadership capability and donor relationship management.

Workshop Facilitation

We design and deliver strategic workshops that foster internal alignment, clarify priorities, and build a culture of fundraising across leadership and teams. The Impact We Deliver

  • Stronger Board confidence in fundraising strategy and governance
  • Enhanced executive alignment between mission and revenue
  • Fit-for-purpose structures that scale with your impact
  • Purpose-led marketing and storytelling that builds relationships with donors

Capable, aligned teams ready to deliver on ambitious goals

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Ben Holgate

Ben Holgate

Principal Consultant - Strategic Marketing, Fundraising and Philanthropy

Ben Holgate FFIA is a strategic fundraising and philanthropy leader with over 30 years of experience across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors in Australia, London, and Dubai.

He has a strong track record in designing sustainable fundraising campaigns aligned with organisational goals.

Known for his strategic vision and sector insight, Ben develops innovative approaches that diversify income and engage new audiences. His strengths in stakeholder engagement and collaboration help build trusted relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.

Ben works closely with boards and executive teams to foster a high-performance, accountable culture rooted in ethical and transparent fundraising. Also a practising artist, he brings creativity and a fresh perspective to leadership and problem-solving.