ACFID 2026 Digital Impact Sponsorship

Win a share of $10,000 in digital support.

Exclusive to ACFID members, this program supports organisations to address a practical website, fundraising, SEO, security or digital operations challenge.

Apply for SponsorshipApplications close
11.59 pm AEDT, 28 October 2026

Digital expertise supporting organisations creating meaningful impact

Digital support for organisations working towards a more just future.

Aligned with the ACFID 2026 theme, Mobilising the Collective: Reshaping Systems for a Just Future, this sponsorship provides practical digital support to help organisations strengthen their capability, engagement and impact. Tell us about your digital challenge and the outcome you want, and we'll work with selected organisations to identify a practical and achievable response.

Impact Sponsorship

1 x $5,000

For broader digital priorities requiring deeper investigation, strategic advice or a combination of services.

Foundation Sponsorship

2 x $2,500

For a focused audit, review, advisory engagement or clearly defined digital priority.

How Osky could help

Practical digital expertise, matched to your organisation's priority.

The sponsorship can support a focused review, audit, advisory engagement or clearly defined package of technical work. The final scope will be agreed after discovery.

Website health check

Identify performance, security, hosting, integration and technical risks that may be affecting your website.

User experience and accessibility

Review navigation, accessibility, content structure and important journeys to create more inclusive digital experiences for communities, local partners, supporters and other stakeholders.

SEO and content review

Assess search visibility, content organisation and priority improvements that help people discover, understand and engage with your organisation's work and impact.

Engagement and conversion review

Improve donation, registration, enquiry, campaign and other important digital journeys while strengthening clear, credible communication and public engagement.

Digital strategy and roadmap

Clarify digital priorities and develop a practical roadmap that helps your organisation adapt to complexity, strengthen capability and make sustainable technology decisions.

Website support planning

Review maintenance, hosting, SLA, governance and ongoing support requirements to build a more reliable, resilient and sustainable digital presence.

What you may receive

Depending on the agreed scope, support may include an audit, stakeholder workshop, expert review, prioritised recommendations, implementation roadmap or a defined package of technical work.

What is not normally included

This is not a cash grant and will not normally cover a complete website rebuild, advertising expenditure, software subscriptions, third-party licences, hosting fees or work beyond the agreed sponsorship value.

Not sure what service you need? You do not need to diagnose the solution. Tell us about the problem or opportunity, and Osky will help determine the most useful and achievable scope.

What this support can help achieve

Eligible projects must have a clear digital component and contribute to practical, sustainable impact aligned with the needs of organisations working across international development and humanitarian action.

Stronger organisational capability

Strengthen digital systems, processes and tools so your organisation can adapt, collaborate and operate more effectively and sustainably.

Inclusive digital participation

Improve accessibility and inclusion so communities, partners and diverse stakeholders can more easily access information and engage with your organisation.

Engagement and public trust

Strengthen how your organisation communicates its work, demonstrates impact and builds trusted relationships with communities, supporters, partners and the public.

Sustainable and locally led impact

Create practical digital improvements that support long-term impact and, where relevant, elevate local perspectives, participation and partnership.

Eligibility

Is your organisation eligible?

The ACFID 2026 Digital Impact Sponsorship is designed for eligible organisations working across international development and humanitarian action.

Must be an active ACFID member
Hold a valid Australian Business Number
Be an eligible not-for-profit, charity, NGO, social enterprise or other mission-driven organisation
Work within or support the international development and humanitarian sector
Have a genuine website or digital need with a practical organisational or community benefit
Nominate an authorised representative to participate in discovery and delivery

How the program works

1. Express interest

Tell us about your organisation, digital challenge and desired outcome.

2. Panel review

OSKY will assess eligible applications based on need, potential impact, feasibility and alignment with the ACFID 2026 theme.

3. Discovery

Shortlisted organisations discuss priorities and a suitable sponsorship scope.

4. Agree and deliver

Successful applicants agree on deliverables, responsibilities and timing.

Frequently asked questions

What you should know before applying.

The program is designed to make professional digital expertise more accessible to organisations working across international development and humanitarian action, supporting stronger capability, inclusive engagement, collaboration and sustainable impact.

Still have a question? Contact community@osky.com.au.

Is this a cash grant?

No. Sponsorship is provided as professional services delivered by Osky. No cash payment will be made to successful applicants.

What services can the sponsorship support?

Support may include user experience and accessibility reviews, SEO or content audits, security and performance audits, digital strategy, discovery, website maintenance planning, SLA advice or another agreed digital priority.

Who can apply?

Eligible organisations working within or supporting the international development and humanitarian sector may apply, provided the proposed project meets the program criteria.

What type of digital need is suitable?

The strongest applications will identify a genuine website or digital challenge where a focused intervention can deliver a practical and meaningful benefit.

Does our organisation need an ABN?

Yes. Applicants must hold a valid Australian Business Number at the time of application.

Do we need to provide a technical brief?

No. Explain your current challenge, who it affects and the outcome you would like to achieve. If shortlisted, Osky will use discovery to help define an appropriate scope.

How will applications be assessed?

Applications will be assessed by Osky's Principal Consultant and panel of senior account managers. Assessment will consider eligibility, clarity of need, potential impact, feasibility, alignment with Osky's expertise and how the proposed digital improvement can contribute to practical and sustainable impact in the spirit of ACFID 2026.

When will applicants be notified?

Applicants will be contacted after the panel has completed its assessment. Successful applicants will be contacted once the assessment process has been completed.

When will the sponsored work be delivered?

Assessment and delivery dates will be determined after discovery with each successful applicant, taking into account the agreed scope, dependencies and Osky's delivery capacity.

What happens if the project exceeds the sponsorship value?

Osky will agree on a scope that fits within the awarded value. If an applicant wants additional work, it may be quoted separately and will proceed only with the applicant's approval.

Is GST included in the sponsorship value?

Yes. All sponsorship values stated on this page include GST.

Who can I contact with questions?

Email community@osky.com.au and the program team will respond as soon as practical.

What digital challenge could we help you address?

Applications close at 11.59 pm AEDT on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

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