Chris Wishart
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Carin Lavery
Chris has an extensive deep knowledge of the not for profit sector, the legal parameters, Community Partnership Advisory, how Foundations and Grants programs work and how to create results that bring to the fore sustainable impact for all concerned. Her strategic insight is impressive, as is her ability to consider every detail. She cares about the people and clients she works with, is an excellent listener and has an impressive ability to identify where value can be created and build solid strategies, covering all the necessary legal, regulatory frameworks. She’s considered, thorough, tenacious in bringing a project to fruition and always, without exception, an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s held in very high regard from her colleagues and clients. There are few people I can think of that apply the depth of knowledge, relationship building and solid results that Chris consistently exhibits. I’ve learned a lot from her. I’ve worked with Chris for over five years at Good2Give and have frequently seen the evidence of her excellent work first hand. In whatever field she applies her skills and lovely personality, they are very lucky to have her.
Kerry Edmonds (Brooker)
Chris is a highly regarded member of the Good2Give team and brings an authentic passion to developing relationships and solutions with corporates to better serve the not for profit sector. Chris is solutions focussed and a true consultant, and is positioned as trusted advisor to many of our key clients and partners which is extremely valued by all. Chris is able to look at the big picture and help develop strategic solutions for her clients whilst also ensuring we deliver on their expectations, and all in a way that holds true to Good2Give's mission of growing giving in Australia and New Zealand. She is a clear thinker, is always well prepared and treats everyone with courtesy and respect. Chris is a true asset to Good2Give and enables us to advise corporates on their community investment strategy whilst providing channels by which to execute that strategy. Chris is through and through a people person and will help drive meaningful results for any organistion. It is an absolute pleasure working with her and learning much from her years of experience in the CSR and not for profit sectors.
Carin Lavery
Chris has an extensive deep knowledge of the not for profit sector, the legal parameters, Community Partnership Advisory, how Foundations and Grants programs work and how to create results that bring to the fore sustainable impact for all concerned. Her strategic insight is impressive, as is her ability to consider every detail. She cares about the people and clients she works with, is an excellent listener and has an impressive ability to identify where value can be created and build solid strategies, covering all the necessary legal, regulatory frameworks. She’s considered, thorough, tenacious in bringing a project to fruition and always, without exception, an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s held in very high regard from her colleagues and clients. There are few people I can think of that apply the depth of knowledge, relationship building and solid results that Chris consistently exhibits. I’ve learned a lot from her. I’ve worked with Chris for over five years at Good2Give and have frequently seen the evidence of her excellent work first hand. In whatever field she applies her skills and lovely personality, they are very lucky to have her.
Kerry Edmonds (Brooker)
Chris is a highly regarded member of the Good2Give team and brings an authentic passion to developing relationships and solutions with corporates to better serve the not for profit sector. Chris is solutions focussed and a true consultant, and is positioned as trusted advisor to many of our key clients and partners which is extremely valued by all. Chris is able to look at the big picture and help develop strategic solutions for her clients whilst also ensuring we deliver on their expectations, and all in a way that holds true to Good2Give's mission of growing giving in Australia and New Zealand. She is a clear thinker, is always well prepared and treats everyone with courtesy and respect. Chris is a true asset to Good2Give and enables us to advise corporates on their community investment strategy whilst providing channels by which to execute that strategy. Chris is through and through a people person and will help drive meaningful results for any organistion. It is an absolute pleasure working with her and learning much from her years of experience in the CSR and not for profit sectors.
Carin Lavery
Chris has an extensive deep knowledge of the not for profit sector, the legal parameters, Community Partnership Advisory, how Foundations and Grants programs work and how to create results that bring to the fore sustainable impact for all concerned. Her strategic insight is impressive, as is her ability to consider every detail. She cares about the people and clients she works with, is an excellent listener and has an impressive ability to identify where value can be created and build solid strategies, covering all the necessary legal, regulatory frameworks. She’s considered, thorough, tenacious in bringing a project to fruition and always, without exception, an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s held in very high regard from her colleagues and clients. There are few people I can think of that apply the depth of knowledge, relationship building and solid results that Chris consistently exhibits. I’ve learned a lot from her. I’ve worked with Chris for over five years at Good2Give and have frequently seen the evidence of her excellent work first hand. In whatever field she applies her skills and lovely personality, they are very lucky to have her.
Kerry Edmonds (Brooker)
Chris is a highly regarded member of the Good2Give team and brings an authentic passion to developing relationships and solutions with corporates to better serve the not for profit sector. Chris is solutions focussed and a true consultant, and is positioned as trusted advisor to many of our key clients and partners which is extremely valued by all. Chris is able to look at the big picture and help develop strategic solutions for her clients whilst also ensuring we deliver on their expectations, and all in a way that holds true to Good2Give's mission of growing giving in Australia and New Zealand. She is a clear thinker, is always well prepared and treats everyone with courtesy and respect. Chris is a true asset to Good2Give and enables us to advise corporates on their community investment strategy whilst providing channels by which to execute that strategy. Chris is through and through a people person and will help drive meaningful results for any organistion. It is an absolute pleasure working with her and learning much from her years of experience in the CSR and not for profit sectors.
Carin Lavery
Chris has an extensive deep knowledge of the not for profit sector, the legal parameters, Community Partnership Advisory, how Foundations and Grants programs work and how to create results that bring to the fore sustainable impact for all concerned. Her strategic insight is impressive, as is her ability to consider every detail. She cares about the people and clients she works with, is an excellent listener and has an impressive ability to identify where value can be created and build solid strategies, covering all the necessary legal, regulatory frameworks. She’s considered, thorough, tenacious in bringing a project to fruition and always, without exception, an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s held in very high regard from her colleagues and clients. There are few people I can think of that apply the depth of knowledge, relationship building and solid results that Chris consistently exhibits. I’ve learned a lot from her. I’ve worked with Chris for over five years at Good2Give and have frequently seen the evidence of her excellent work first hand. In whatever field she applies her skills and lovely personality, they are very lucky to have her.
Kerry Edmonds (Brooker)
Chris is a highly regarded member of the Good2Give team and brings an authentic passion to developing relationships and solutions with corporates to better serve the not for profit sector. Chris is solutions focussed and a true consultant, and is positioned as trusted advisor to many of our key clients and partners which is extremely valued by all. Chris is able to look at the big picture and help develop strategic solutions for her clients whilst also ensuring we deliver on their expectations, and all in a way that holds true to Good2Give's mission of growing giving in Australia and New Zealand. She is a clear thinker, is always well prepared and treats everyone with courtesy and respect. Chris is a true asset to Good2Give and enables us to advise corporates on their community investment strategy whilst providing channels by which to execute that strategy. Chris is through and through a people person and will help drive meaningful results for any organistion. It is an absolute pleasure working with her and learning much from her years of experience in the CSR and not for profit sectors.
Experience
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Good2Give
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Australia
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Relations Manager
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May 2013 - Present
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Oxfam Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Partnerships
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Oct 2007 - May 2013
Heading the Workplace Giving program (WPG) working across over 220 organisations, managing key partnerships with ASX 100 companies, establishing in house WPG program Developing and managing the National Corporate Skilled and Unskilled Volunteering program, implementing procedures, annual evaluation reporting, recruitment and supervision of projects & interns Establishing team processes for business sectors including emergencies, volunteering, WPG, managing corporate enquiries with a shared database, Q&As, website management, reporting & development Managing external relationships with key not for profit stakeholders including Australian Charities Fund & Charities Aid Foundation, contributing to workshops with ACF Corporate Executive Leadership group Responsible for designing and delivering creative briefs and the design and production of corporate communications materials Liaising with internal stakeholders and interested parties to develop and maintain positive working relationships to manage significant annual corporate income Overseeing International matched giving relationships, grant applications and remittance verifications Achievements: Successfully grew the corporate partnership business by 20% per annum over three years
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Administrator, NEMICS
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
Provided exceptional administrative support to Director, Manager, Board and wider team, established and maintained robust office systems including database management and operational billing Oversaw the recruitment of professional staff, coordinated recruitment, advertising and interview schedules, conducted staff orientations, managed logistics requirements for new starters Organised and facilitated meetings for over 64 educational and annual multi-disciplinary professional forums annually Managed tender process for the establishment of a North Eastern video conferencing equipment purchase for 3 hospitals ($1M), including installation, training and ongoing maintenance Developed and monitored project plans to support the business including creation of a projects calendar, production of a newsletter, annual report, events and website development Dealt with enquiries from internal stakeholders and external interested parties, on behalf of Director and Manager
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Administrative Officer
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Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
Supported Nurse Manager and a team of 15 nurses across 31 schools in their administrative requirements, maintaining office systems, preparing correspondence, reports for DEET and purchase submissions Carried out research and development of policies, implementing streamline reporting and evaluation tools for the program across the Northern Region Organised planning days, regional forums, team training, staff supervision, diaries, meetings & minutes Oversaw a large office relocation, combining a number of DHS offices into one central hub, liaising with field staff, management, internal and external interested parties
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Study/Parenting
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Aug 1998 - Feb 2002
Took time out of career to raise family, studied for Certificate 2, Information Technology (RMIT), ran VIC roads voluntary education forums for Learner drivers in the North Eastern Suburbs and acted as an active committee member for local schools and playgroups Took time out of career to raise family, studied for Certificate 2, Information Technology (RMIT), ran VIC roads voluntary education forums for Learner drivers in the North Eastern Suburbs and acted as an active committee member for local schools and playgroups
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World Vision Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Overseas Transfer, World Vision- Laos, Australian Program and Corporate Relations
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Feb 1993 - Dec 1998
1996 – 1998: Overseas Transfer, World Vision- Laos Supported placement of new international staff, provided hospitality for government representatives and stakeholders, trained local staff in domestic roles of housekeeping and cooking 1995 – 1996: Program Coordinator, World Vision Australia Responsible for the “Vision 21” corporate campaign, carrying out 6 targeted corporate appeals per month with 75% successful response rate 1993 – 1995: Corporate Relations Administration, World Vision Australia Supported CR manager, prepared presentations and budgets, coordinated appeals, managed travel requirements of corporate donors to field projects
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Travel Consultant
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Jan 1997 - Mar 1998
Travel Consultant, Transworld Travel Pty Ltd Travel Consultant, Transworld Travel Pty Ltd
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Executive Assistant to Finance Director/Credit Manager - Contract
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Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
Executive Assistant to Finance Director/Credit Manager, Co-Cam Computer Group (Temporary Contract role) Executive Assistant to Finance Director/Credit Manager, Co-Cam Computer Group (Temporary Contract role)
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Executive Assistant to Managing Director
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Feb 1988 - Jan 1992
Executive Assistant to Managing Director, Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd Executive Assistant to Managing Director, Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd
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World Vision
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Australian Representative, International Year of the Youth
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Dec 1984 - Jan 1986
National Public Speaker, Australian Council of Churches Victorian Representative, World Vision Australia Travel to African famine camps in 1984 as a representative for International Year of The Youth, organised extensive travel and speaking appointments, (over 92 per month) held workshops at National Youth Conferences, Primary and Secondary Schools, Universities, Rotary, Business and Community groups, appearing in the media to highlight droughts across Northern Kenya and Ethiopia, to increase awareness and the provision of aid
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Education
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University High School VIC/RMIT
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