Experience

Hale School

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Jan 2023 - Present

• • Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

• • Jan 2019 - Nov 2020



Christ Church Grammar School

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropy Associate

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2019

  I have developed and implemented a strategic philanthropy and engagement plan for all sectors of the school community. Specifically focused on the expansion of the bequest program and securing major philanthropic gifts for the scholarship and building funds. My role involves: Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in the School community. Coordinating and implementing events and initiatives to promote philanthropy and engagement within the School Fostering an interest and involvement in the School among members of the Christ Church community through the management of strategic engagement programs Cultivating and soliciting major gifts and bequests in support of the School’s strategic plans. Devising and writing website content, social media posts, news articles for internal and external distribution. Building and maintaining accurate database records. Monitoring and reporting on fundraising and engagement activities. Show less



The University of Western Australia

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Faculty Development Officer

  • May 2014 - Feb 2016

  I worked on UWA’s New Century Campaign, specifically with the faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts. I developed and implemented a targeted fundraising and alumni engagement program for the faulty. I established numerous scholarships and student prizes and increased the faculty’s engaged alumni network significantly. My role involved: Securing donations from businesses and individuals for student scholarships and prizes. Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to the University, including past and present faculty, alumni, sponsors and students. Coordinating and implementing a suite of events and communications to celebrate the Faculty of Architecture’s 50th anniversary. This included a retrospective exhibition, Alumni reunions, lecture series and numerous student events. Attending one on one meetings with donors and prospects to secure philanthropic funding for the University. Researching and presenting proposals for funding to individuals and businesses. Show less



North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Services Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  I managed and coordinated NCSLSC’s 2500 members and 600 active patrolling members and their associated communications, qualifications and activities. My role involved: Coordinating all NCSLSC functions and events, including surf sport carnivals, the North Cottesloe Annual Dinner, SLSWA Street Appeal, President’s Cocktail Party and other fundraising and sponsor events. Coordinating NCSLSC’s involvement in all regional, state, national and international surf sport carnivals, including acting as team manager for the 2013 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Maintaining stakeholder relationships through the development of regular promotional material, media releases and sponsor functions. Liaising with current and potential Club sponsors and developing branding collateral for distribution to sponsors and stakeholders. Managing NCSLSC’s communication strategies including social media and website content creation and maintenance, editing and distributing the weekly member eNewletter. Overseeing NCSLSC’s finances and event budgeting, including payment, receipt and reporting of all invoices and purchases, data entry into MYOB and day to day banking, petty cash and account reconciliation. Show less



RSCPA Western Australia

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services

• Event and Sponsorship Coordinator

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  In my role at the RSPCA WA I managed the overall organisation of their events, including the Million Paws Walk, Happy Tails Day and the All Things Bright and Beautiful fete. My role involved: Identifying and researching potential corporate sponsors and supporters and developing corporate packages to suit their needs. Researching major gift prospects and coordinating appropriate funding strategies Managing fundraising activities and initiatives such as donation boxes, entertainment books and RSPCA number plates. Show less



Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising and Events Coordinator

  • May 2010 - Jun 2011

  I worked with Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and coordinated and managed the internal and external fundraising and community engagement initiatives for Australia Zoo and the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. My role involved: Managing the fundraising and conservation awareness elements of all major Australia Zoo events including Steve Irwin Day, Bindi’s Birthday, Black and White Day and Beerwah’s Greatest Garage Sale. Developing relationships within the community, local and national, to increase financial support for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior’s wildlife conservation projects. Developing and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders of Australia Zoo, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Training and supervising event and volunteer staff. Managing the Joey Ambassadors kids club. Including developing the communications strategy, coordinating the group’s involvement in all major Australia Zoo promotional events, managing their associated fundraising and awareness campaigns. Developing marketing initiatives to promote Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. Including preparing and leading presentations about specific conservation issues and projects to schools, community groups and local businesses. Taking VIP guests to Australia Zoo on guided and behind the scenes tours of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Show less



Cancer Council Northern Territory

• Special Events and Fundraising Officer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  At the Cancer Council NT I coordinated and organised all of the fundraising and engagement events and initiatives within Central Australia including the Relay for Life, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Daffodil Day, Pink Ribbon Day, Big Girls Pajama Party and Girls Night In. My role involved: Securing corporate sponsorship and community donations by establishing and cultivating relationships with local businesses and organisations. Liaising with local media, including radio, TV and newspaper to promote the Cancer Council NT within Alice Springs and the wider community. Developing the community’s awareness of the Cancer Council NT in Central Australia by implementing specific marketing strategies. Preparing and presenting corporate presentations and community displays to enhance the Cancer Council NT’s profile in Central Australia. Show less