Corporate Partner Engagement for Nonprofits: Getting Started

Patrick Sampson is the CEO of Cogeo. He desires to push the boundaries of what it means to be a philanthropist and creator. Patrick's collective experience in the realm of high net-worth wealth management, sustainable for-profit enterprise, 501c3s, and technology uniquely positions him to contribute to the conversation.

Two great examples of how cultures become uniquely connected are displayed to us by athletics & music - we as humans have the rare and unique opportunity to find common ground, develop acceptance of one another and collaborate through chosen collective mediums. Only once tolerance is obtained can we start to open up to each other and do real work for those who need it most. Finding that common link, whatever it may be, to whomever, is the paramount purpose of Cogeo, The COGOSTAR Foundation, and the Philanthropic Expansion Fund (PEF).

Patrick is dedicated to excellence in leadership and operations within the nonprofit community. Prior to joining the CSR team and founding PSL Consultants, Patrick worked in the nonprofit cultural organization world. In his more than 25 years crisscrossing the country in leadership roles at varied institutions, he has learned the myriad ways diverse institutions can serve the needs of the public in balance with their unique missions. Known as a creator of solutions, he has delighted in the opportunity to learn about the challenges each institution faces and work collaboratively with the board, staff, volunteers, and community to develop and implement strategic and operational plans to further realize its potential. In this time, he developed expertise in fundraising, board development, program creation, and organizational change. He has served on the Board of Directors for the American Public Gardens Association and is a Peer Reviewer for the Accreditation Program for the American Alliance of Museums. He is a BoardSource Certified Nonprofit Board Consultant.

Bruce Rosenthal has advanced corporate partnership programs for more than 20 years. He is a strategic advisor, consultant, and educator to associations and not-for-profit organizations, creating corporate partnership programs that increase revenue, add membership/constituent value, and foster organizational sustainability. He demonstrates leadership in identifying and cultivating sponsorship and partnership best practices, opportunities, and solutions as Convener of the Partnership Professionals Network (PPN), a national sponsorship/partnership organization.