HOW WE HELP

Designed to truly

reach and matter.

We provide high-quality advisory and delivery support to not-for-profits, helping
strengthen governance, strategy and organisational capability so they can scale impact over time.

WHO WE SUPPORT

Organisations
shaping what's next.

We partner with not-for-profits already doing important work, and ready to do it better, at scale. They are established, thoughtful, and future-focused not looking for quick fixes, but for the capability, clarity and structure needed to grow sustainably.
• Have moved beyond early-stage, are building for scale and resilience• Value evidence, governance and disciplined decision-making• Are curious, open and willing to evolve• Understand meaningful impact requires strong systems & leadership
Because scaling impact isn't just about what you do. It's about how your organisation works.

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PRO BONO & LOW BONO

Two streams.
One mission
to access.

Not every organisation needs the same level of support, or has the same capacity to access it. Our model is designed to reflect that.We combine pro bono and low bono services to ensure organisations can access the support they need, without compromising the rigour, accountability, and standards required for meaningful, long-term outcomes.

Pro Bono support is only available to NFP organisations focused on improving outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage, in line with our current PBI status requirements.

PRO BONO

No cost.
Wide scope.

WORKS BEST WHEN
The organisation works with young people and has no capacity to pay; the work is high-impact and developmental.

ENGAGEMENT
Ongoing partnership style, strategically guided, foundational.

PRICING
$0 charge.

COMBINED

Flexible, tailored engagement.

WORKS BEST WHEN
Needs evolve over time; scope grows from foundational to strategic.

ENGAGEMENT
Mix of pro + low bono, delivered in phases.

PRICING
Hybrid, tailored to capacity.

LOW BONO

Low cost.
Defined.

WORKS BEST WHEN
The organisation has some budget and the work is strategic, defined and time bound.

ENGAGEMENT
Collaborative, high-impact and builds capability throughout delivery.

PRICING
Significantly below commercial rates.

Want to understand whether pro bono or low bono is best suited for your organisation?
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HONEST FIT

Who we're not for.

We're not the right fit for every organisation, and that's intentional. Our focus is on long-term capability which requires stability, commitment and a willingness to engage in the work, not just receive it.

× In crisis mode and need immediate, short-term intervention
× Are looking for quick fixes or one-off deliverables
× Don't yet have the capacity or readiness to implement change
× Fully outsourced model rather than building internal capability
× Are very early-stage, still defining your core direction

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OUR PROCESS

Five moments. One important conversation.

ListeningUnstructured conversations with board, executive and frontline.
No deliverables we're building a picture, and so are you.

FramingA short document naming the questions worth answering.
You decide whether they're the right ones.

DesigningOptions, trade-offs and recommendations co-developed in working sessions. Drafts circulate widely before they reach the board.

DeliveringWe stay with you. Project management, capability building,
the awkward second board meeting where it all gets revisited.

StewardingA light-touch rhythm of reviews for the years that follow the strategy refresh that doesn't require starting again.

BEGIN

Most people connect
with a chat.

We'd love to hear what your organisation does and what you're facing right now. We'll work out whether pro bono, low bono, or a blended approach suits you best.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands on which we work and live. We recognise the continuous living culture of First Nations peoples and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations peoples and their communities.

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LOCATION

Naarm / Melbourne, Australiadeniseg@sipa.net.auLinkedIn →

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