We CAN! | Daran Bennett & Darren Harding | TEDxCrawley

Charities and corporate partners often approach each other with different expectations, with businesses frequently assuming a charity is only seeking a financial donation. This TEDxCrawley talk looks at how the Collective Action Network (CAN) is working to change those perceptions so that both charities and companies benefit. Speakers Daran Bennett and Darren Harding, both linked to the RPD Foundation and Richard Place Dobson, focus on collaboration, partnership and collective action as ways to build stronger communities.

• Why charities and corporates can misread each other's goals
• How the Collective Action Network aims to create partnerships for both sides
• The role of collaboration and collective action in community impact

Ever considered that charities and corporates some times don't speak the same language? When a charity talks to a corporate often the view is that they are looking for a financial donation, however in this talk We CAN!, explores how the Collective Action Network (CAN) are changing these perceptions for the good of both parties! Daran Bennett and his team share a passion for building stronger communities through collaboration, partnership and collective action. Daran is CEO of the RPD Foundation and the Collective Action Network, creating meaningful partnerships that empower people, support organisations and drive lasting social impact. He champions the belief that greater outcomes are achieved when people work together—because We CAN. Darren Harding and his team share a passion for building stronger communities through collaboration, partnership and collective action. Darren is a Director at Richard Place Dobson, where he leads the Charity Division and supports charities and not-for-profit organisations. He also chairs the RPD Foundation, helping strengthen relationships between businesses, charities and communities. He champions the belief that greater outcomes are achieved when people work together—because We CAN. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx