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Six Degrees Executive

Strategic insights for For-Purpose leaders

As part of its commitment to supporting the For-Purpose sector beyond recruitment, Six Degrees Executive partners with McCrindle to deliver annual thought leadership events for senior NFP leaders.

The sessions are designed to provide meaningful value to the sector through practical, evidence-based insights that help organisations navigate change, strengthen engagement and plan for the future. The partnership also reflects Six Degrees Executives’ commitment to being a delivering long-term value to the sector, creating opportunities for leaders to connect, share perspectives and access insights beyond their usual channels.

The challenge

The For-Purpose sector is navigating significant change across donor behaviour, workforce dynamics, technology and economic pressures. Six Degrees recognised that many leaders were looking for greater clarity on the trends impacting fundraising, engagement and organisational sustainability, and how to strategically respond to them.

The solution

McCrindle partnered with Six Degrees Executive to deliver an annual thought leadership event, now running for three consecutive years, tailored specifically to senior NFP and For-Purpose leaders. Led by McCrindle Managing Director, Sophie Renton, the annual keynote sessions explore the key social, behavioural and generational trends shaping the future of the sector. Drawing on McCrindle’s latest trends research and NFP studies and insights, the sessions provide practical takeaways to help leaders strengthen engagement, navigate uncertainty and plan for the future.

Year-on-year, attendee feedback highlights that McCrindle’s insights provide a refreshing perspective beyond the sector’s usual channels and industry commentary.

Outcomes

Tailored keynote presentations grounded in current research and trend
Practical insights relevant to the evolving NFP landscape
Interactive Q&A and audience engagement
Access to presentation slides and additional insights resources

The impact

NFP leaders left with a clearer understanding of the external trends shaping the sector and greater confidence in how to adapt their strategies, engage their communities and lead through change.

Our goal at Six Degrees Executive is to be a valued partner to the For-Purpose sector beyond recruitment, creating opportunities for leaders to access insights, challenge their thinking and connect with peers navigating similar challenges. Our partnership with McCrindle has become a key part of that. Each year, we work closely together to tailor the content specifically to the realities facing NFP leaders, and year-on-year the event has continued to grow and evolve. It has become something many of our For-Purpose clients genuinely look forward to attending, with feedback consistently highlighting the sessions as a refreshing perspective beyond the sector’s usual industry voices and commentary. Sophie has a unique ability to translate broad social and behavioural trends into practical, highly relevant insights for the sector, leaving leaders better equipped to navigate change and plan for the future.

－ Lauren Madden, Communications & For-Purpose Manager