An Investment that lasts a Lifetime

By supporting the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conference, a donor is making a significant contribution to the next generation of decision-makers in Canada and around the 54 nations of the Commonwealth.

There is no Conference fee for the selected members. The Conference relies on generous donations from companies, governments and unions. Donors are encouraged to make sure that one or more of their top young leaders applies to participate with this very select global group.

Donations will be recognized prominently in Conference materials and advertising, during the proceedings and on the website. Major donors will be invited to the Opening or Closing Plenaries and to special events in Canada and London. The Conference is a registered Canadian charity and tax receipts will be issued.

In a Connected Commonwealth, the proven leadership experience of our donors is vitally important to the ongoing success of the program.

Donor Benefits

Sponsors are encouraged to have their most promising emerging leaders apply to join the 2023 Commonwealth Study Conference. Aspiring members are asked to complete the on-line application form and participate in an interview as part of the selection process. Regardless of their background or professional development history, participants routinely rate the experience as the best leadership development program they have undertaken.

CSC promotes its sponsors before, during and after each conference. Nearly all nations of the Commonwealth – representing nearly one third of the world’s population – participate in each conference. Sponsors are recognized in all program information and through our partners and affiliates.

The CSC reaches out to its donors for participation in regular seminars and events before and after each Conference, and as potential speakers at the Opening Plenary of each CSC. In a Connected Commonwealth, the proven leadership experience of our key sponsors is vitally important to the ongoing success of the program.

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Donor Levels

THE FOUNDER’S CIRCLE: A SPECIAL THANK-YOU

Founder’s Circle — $100,000 CAD

Contributors to the Founder’s Circle make a major donation to CSC2023 that also represents a special thank-you to the lifetime contributions of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Donations may be made over two years. In addition to the highest profile brand promotion on Conference materials and at all events, Founder’s Circle donors will receive invitations to the Opening and Closing Plenaries and to special events in the United Kingdom and Canada, including invitations to the Leadership Forum and Recognition Dinner in London in 2023.

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THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

President’s Circle — $75,000 TO $99,999 CAD

Under the auspices of the Princess Royal, Conference President, the President’s Circle donors will receive high profile brand promotion on all Conference materials and at all events, invitations to the opening and closing plenaries of the Conference and to special VIP events in the UK and Canada, and invitations to the Leadership Forum and Recognition Dinner in London in 2023. The donation may be made over two years.

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COMMONWEALTH LEADERS

Commonwealth Leaders — $50,000 TO $74,999 CAD

Donors at the Commonwealth Leaders level will receive promotion in all Conference materials, invitations to the Opening and Closing Plenaries of CSC2023, and invitations to a Leadership Forum and Recognition Dinner in London.

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PLATINUM LEADERS

Platinum Leaders — $25,000 TO $49,999 CAD

Donors at the Platinum Leaders level will receive recognition in Conference materials, an invitation to the Leadership Forum and Recognition Dinner in London, and invitations to the Closing Plenary of CSC2023. Platinum Leaders donors will receive logo recognition as a partner at Conference events and on the website.

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GOLD LEADERS

$10,000 TO $24,999 CAD

Donors at the Gold Leaders level will receive recognition in Conference materials as a partner, two invitations to the Closing Plenary of CSC2023, and two invitations to at least one pre-Conference VIP event in Canada.

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SILVER LEADERS

$5,000 TO $9,999 CAD

All donations will be celebrated by the Conference and recognized by participants. Donors at the Silver Leaders level will receive recognition in Conference materials as a partner and with two invitations to the Closing Plenary of CSC2023.

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CSC FRIENDS

$100 TO $4,999 CAD

Alumni and friends around the globe can help make a difference at all donation levels!  Donors at the CSC Friends level will be recognized for their generosity in Conference materials and on the Conference website.

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