Community Fundraising Lead

• Feb 2023 - Present

Philanthropy & Major Gifts Coordinator

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

As the Philanthropy & Major Gift Coordinator, I played a key role in the growth of BDI's philanthropy portfolio to expand the support of BDI's mental health research and programs. As an integral part of the Philanthropy & Development team, I was responsible for nurturing close relationships with existing and prospective high value donors. I was also responsible for project managing major donor events, assisting with writing proposals, grant applications and acquittal reports, and coordinating the production of appropriate communication materials with our donors. Prior to the addition of a Trusts & Foundations Specialist in early 2022, my role also included a broader T&F remit. Some achievements throughout my time in this role include:- Coordinating two major donor events, each bringing in $125-130K - Coordinating the annual Black Dog Institute Research Showcase webinar which, in 2021, brought in 215 attendees. Of these attendees we gained 60 leads, an increase in donations, $325K in tied funding and one corporate partnership- Setting up and coordinating a quarterly philanthropy eNewsletter to update our portfolio on the work being done at the Institute- Coordinating a Women's Giving Circle of up to 40 women - including a bi-annual 'meet-the-researcher' lunch, as well as ongoing communication materials - Organising a private project update webinar for select tied funders, bringing in an additional $30K in tied funds- As a team, we were awarded a Governor-General medal in recognition of our contribution to helping people, uplifting those around us, and making our community better. Show less

Major Gifts Officer

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

Fundraising Temp (Community Fundraising/Database)

• Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

Paralegal - Administrative Law

• Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

Working as a paralegal, I assisted and provided support for the Government team working primarily in judicial review of migration decisions. I was responsible for compiling and organising court books and other court documents, pagination of court documents, court filing, bulk document handling, compiling briefs to Counsel, drafting observations for briefs, research, and other administrative duties such as costs. Working as a paralegal, I assisted and provided support for the Government team working primarily in judicial review of migration decisions. I was responsible for compiling and organising court books and other court documents, pagination of court documents, court filing, bulk document handling, compiling briefs to Counsel, drafting observations for briefs, research, and other administrative duties such as costs.

Volunteer Legal Intern

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

I was selected to volunteer for a month as a legal intern with HAQ: Centre for Child Rights, an NGO located in Delhi, India. Myself and my fellow team members worked on spreading information to judges and legal counsel on precedents set nationally and internationally within the child rights framework. We did this by compiling case notes on legal issues surrounding children in India. The internship was part of the Macquarie University International Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) Program. PACE International offers Macquarie University students a unique opportunity to work and learn in partnership with communities overseas. The program enabled me to apply classroom learning, theories and research to real world situations and develop the capabilities to actively contribute to a more just, inclusive and sustainable world. Show less

Volunteer Legal Intern

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

As part of the Macquarie University Access to Justice Placement Program, I was selected to volunteer my time at Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS). As a volunteer intern, I provided support to the centre's solicitors by completing tasks such as managing telephone enquiries from clients, dealing with clients' needs, conducting legal research, and other general administrative duties. As part of the Macquarie University Access to Justice Placement Program, I was selected to volunteer my time at Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS). As a volunteer intern, I provided support to the centre's solicitors by completing tasks such as managing telephone enquiries from clients, dealing with clients' needs, conducting legal research, and other general administrative duties.

Volunteer Legal Intern

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2015

I volunteered weekly at the National Children's & Youth Law Centre. The Centre provides free and confidential legal advice to anyone under age 25 through its Lawmail service. Kids from across Australia contact Lawmail for help resolving all kinds of issues, including bullying, violence and conflict arising online, at home, school, work, etc. We explain the law, their rights, the practical things they can do to exercise these rights and the local services that are available to help them work things out. As a volunteer I was responsible for drafting the Lawmail responses and other general administrative tasks such as managing telephone inquiries, managing the email inbox and proof-reading and editing Lawstuff website pages. Show less