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Case Study

Digital Strategy That Drove Sponsorship Growth

24.8% YOY Growth in Child Sponsorships Driven by Digital Advertising
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* CAU implemented a strategic shift to move away from Child Sponsorships in the Nov / Dec, 2025 period.

Impact in Numbers

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Executive Summary

 

Broad Reform successfully implemented a refined digital advertising strategy across key channels (Google Ads and Meta Ads) to significantly grow its Child Development Sponsorship Product (CDSP) category. This strategic shift, focusing on customised tracking and campaign structure, delivered a 24.8% blended Year-over-Year (YOY) growth in new sponsorships. The initiative resulted in a total of 2,250.68 new child sponsorships Year to Date (Jan 25 to End Oct 25), generating $155,292.83 in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and a projected Lifetime Value (LTV) of over $13.6 million. Each new CDSP acquisition is valued at $6,069 LTV.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Results

The core of the growth was driven by exceptional performance on the Google Ads platform, which benefited the most from the technical optimisations.

Child Sponsorship Acquisition (CDSP's): Jan to End Oct
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Our Strategic Pillars

 

Driving Growth Through a Multipronged Approach
Broad Reform achieved significant results by focusing on four key strategic pillars, designed to optimise both the advertising platforms and the experience for potential sponsors.

 

 

2.1 Customised Tracking for High-Value Sponsors

 

Action: Implemented tracking that only counted child sponsorships, separate from general donations.
Impact: Google’s algorithm prioritised users most likely to sponsor a child, driving 31% growth through targeted conversions.

 

 

2.2 Optimised Account Structure

 

Action: Reorganised campaigns into Always-On and Seasonal, dedicating budget to the CDSP product.
Impact: Always-On campaigns focused solely on child sponsorships, maximising ROI and supporting growth independently from general brand awareness.

 

 

  2.3 Refined Messaging Through Testing

 

Action: Ran A/B tests on ad copy and visuals — including per-day pricing, Christian vs. non-Christian appeals, and sponsorship-specific messaging.
Impact: Ads became more relevant and engaging, improving click-through rates and conversion quality.

 

 

2.4 Continuous Campaign Optimisation

 

Action: Regularly optimised bids, budgets, audience targeting, and creative rotations across platforms.
Impact: Ensured all campaigns remained high-performing, cost-effective, and aligned with sponsorship goals.

 

 

 

 





Conclusion

Driving Scalable Growth Through Strategic Digital Advertising

This case study highlights how a focused, results-driven digital strategy can unlock meaningful growth for non-profit organisations. By combining precision tracking, clear campaign structure, and compelling messaging, Broad Reform helped significantly scale Compassion Australia’s Child Sponsorship program.

In under 12 months, this approach delivered over $10 million in projected lifetime value, proving that high-value, recurring revenue products can be grown efficiently through digital advertising.

This work provides a repeatable model for sustainable growth, showing how the right strategy can turn digital investment into long-term impact.

 

 

“Broad Reform have been our marketing partner over the last three years. Their work is exceptional, and they have provided incredible support to our fundraising efforts across a range of services. It is remarkable to find a partner with such capabilities, we know that we can rely on their team to deliver to brief and more. Additionally, with their finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest trends and digital opportunities, we value their recommendations as an ally to our efforts.”

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Ashley Vos​​​​

Digital Marketing and Platform Lead, Compassion Australia