Join us on Friday, 5th December, for the FPA Signature Event of 2025 – The Long Lunch.
The For Purpose Alliance Signature Event is back – and this year’s Long Lunch promises to be our most memorable yet.
More than just a gathering, it’s a long-awaited celebration of our sector’s achievements, an honest reflection on the challenges we face, and a chance to connect with peers who truly understand the journey of leadership in the for-purpose world.
Set within the elegant surrounds of CommBank’s Harbour Street offices in Sydney, this special afternoon will feature a progressive long lunch, where great food, conversation, and connection come together in a relaxed yet purposeful setting. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and enjoy meaningful discussions with fellow leaders over a beautifully hosted lunch.
Our panel of five high-profile sector leaders will share what they Loved, Loathed, Longed for, Learned, and Laughed at in 2025 – sparking conversations that are equal parts insightful, funny, and real. Following the panel, you’ll have the opportunity to answer the same questions as you move seats and meet new peers, in our directed speed networking format, ensuring rich conversations and new connections throughout the afternoon.
We are delighted to have five highly regarded sector leaders joining our panel. Here’s a snapshot of each of them:
Katherine Raskob – CEO | Fundraising Institute Australia
Katherine is the Chief Executive Officer of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA), the largest representative body for the charitable fundraising sector. With more than two decades of experience across marketing and communications in commercial, government, and not-for-profit organisations in both Australia and the US, Katherine has spent the past six years leading FIA, where she has doubled membership and consistently increased retention and satisfaction rates.
A committed volunteer, Katherine serves as Vice Chair of PayPal Giving Fund (Australia) and has held several board roles over the past 15 years.
David Crosbie – CEO | Community Council for Australia
David Crosbie is CEO of the Community Council for Australia, an independent member-based organisation dedicated to building flourishing communities primarily by enhancing the extraordinary work of the not-for profit sector in Australia.
David has spent more than 20 years as CEO of significant organisations. He has also received numerous awards recognising his contribution to the mental health and alcohol and drug sectors.
Kylie Flament – CEO | Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA)
Kylie Flament is an award-winning social enterprise leader and sustainability expert with experience across corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA), where she champions, connects and advocates for businesses that put people and planet first.
She also sits on a number of boards and committees including as the Chair of People for Nature and on the Circular Australia industry taskforce.
Krystian Seibert – Executive Director – Policy & Sector Development | Philanthropy Australia
Krystian Seibert is a leading expert in the policy and regulatory settings for Australia’s NFP and philanthropic sectors. At Philanthropy Australia, he drives the organisation’s strategic advocacy to strengthen the policy environment for giving and unlock its full potential for communities.
In 2023, Krystian was appointed by the Australian Government as an Associate Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, where he jointly led the Commission’s inquiry into philanthropy. The inquiry’s report, Future Foundations for Giving (2024), sets out a reform roadmap for supporting giving in Australia over the coming decades.
He currently serves as Chair of Mental Health First Aid International, an Australian charity with global impact whose training programs have reached over 8 million people worldwide.
Kristen Lark – CEO| The Funding Network Australia
Kristen Lark is the CEO of The Funding Network Australia. TFN inspires grassroots giving through storytelling, live crowdfunding events and capacity building. As the largest collective giving movement in Australia, TFN connects compelling, grassroots social purpose to a network of people and organisations who want to contribute to a better world.
Kristen has been involved with TFN Australia since its inception, first working with co-founder Lisa Cotton and later serving on the Sydney Leadership Council before becoming CEO in July 2022.
Kristen has extensive leadership experience across marketing, stakeholder engagement and communications in the US and Australia in both the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Expect an event that’s thoughtful, reflective, and fun – one that leaves you overwhelming proud of who we are and what we can achieve,, and inspired and ready to step into 2026 with renewed energy and purpose.
Tickets are strictly limited to 120x For Purpose Leaders and always sell out fast.
Register here.
Watch a recap of the 2024 Event:
Feedback from last year’s event included:
- “Best format of an event I’ve been to in a long time: One minute per speaker on what they loved, loathed, longed for, learned and laughed about in 2024. It was quick, insightful, funny and deep in turn”. Kylie Flament|CEO, Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT
- “Amazing format, amazing diverse panel and greatly engaged audience.” Andrea Comastri|Co-Founder & CEO, Hotel Etico
- “I love the idea of a long lunch – a space where community sector leaders can digest the year and think about 2025. Well done For Purpose Alliance for holding the space.” Adele Stowe-Lindner|Executive Director, Institute of Company Directors Australia
- “It was a wonderful event and lifted the spirits of all of us! I enjoyed catching up with so many colleagues”. Rebecca Pinkstone|CEO, Homes NSW
- “The more we can bring sector leaders together, the stronger our sector will be. Great work Carmel and team”. David Crosbie|CEO, CCA
Proudly presented by the For Purpose Alliance, with the support of CommBank & HLB Mann Judd through the ENFP Community.
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EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Thursday 5th December 2025
- Time: 12:15 pm – 2:30pm (Lunch + Panel Discussion)
- Venue: Commbank – 11 Harbour St (South Building), Sydney
PRICE:
- FREE for FPA members (FPA Leadership HUB; Coaching; Associate Members only); ENFP Members; and Guests; Commbank Guests.
- This event is for CEOs and C-Suite leaders of the for purpose sector only.
- LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – Please book early to avoid disappointment
Register your tickets below. We look forward to you joining us.
Register here.
