Rebecca van Essen
Philanthropy and Events Manager at Agency Projects- Claim this Profile
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Agency Projects
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Philanthropy and Events Manager
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Aug 2021 - Present
Agency is an Indigenous-led arts organisation that seeks to develop, deliver and support high-impact projects, commissions and programs that celebrate people, art, culture and Country. This role has required me to cultivate deep, trusting relationships with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art to celebrate their stories and voices through ethical projects partnerships and philanthropic relationships. As the inaugural Philanthropy Manager, I have shown strategic leadership in developing a robust and sustainable major gifts program that centres First Nations people and reciprocal relationships with funders. I have used my love for communication and connection to effectively, and warmly tell powerful stories, share innovative ideas and enact longlasting change and impact for communities. Show less
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Philanthropy Coordinator
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
A hands-on relationship building role within an award-winning fundraising team. During my time at the ASRC I worked to develop trusting, mutual relationships with funders, trusts and Foundations to deliver vital services and advocacy for some of the most vulnerable members in our community. I exercised excellent judgement, emotional intelligence and nuanced research to deliver successful funding proposals and engage new funders, and grow existing relationships. A hands-on relationship building role within an award-winning fundraising team. During my time at the ASRC I worked to develop trusting, mutual relationships with funders, trusts and Foundations to deliver vital services and advocacy for some of the most vulnerable members in our community. I exercised excellent judgement, emotional intelligence and nuanced research to deliver successful funding proposals and engage new funders, and grow existing relationships.
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Art Gallery of South Australia
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Australia
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Benefaction and Contemporary Collectors Coordinator
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2020
The Art Gallery of South Australia is the state's preeminent public art institution and the most visited state gallery per capita in Australia. As the Benefaction and Contemporary Collectors Coordinator I oversaw major philanthopy and fundraising programs with a particular focus on:- annual major giving - annual fundraising appeals- bequest - donor engagement and stewardship events and activities
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Marketing and Development Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
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Adelaide Fringe
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Australia
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Development Coordinator
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
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Whistler Film Festival Society
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venue Coordinator
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
Contracted Venue Coordinator at the Whistler Film Festival, with a specific focus on the smooth coordination and running of events, parties and summits attended by special guests, film industry professionals and general public. Contracted Venue Coordinator at the Whistler Film Festival, with a specific focus on the smooth coordination and running of events, parties and summits attended by special guests, film industry professionals and general public.
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Moonee Valley City Council
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Australia
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Arts and Culture Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
Responsible for producing and executing Marketing and Communication campaigns for Arts and Culture in Moonee Valley. This included multiple professional arts venues including The Incinerator Gallery, Clocktower Performing Arts and Conference Centre and several large community Festivals and Events. - Development and execution of competing and annual marketing and communication plans - Major communications responsibilities included speech writing, media engagement campaigns, brand management and online accessibility adherence - Managing annual advertising and marketing budgets and bookings across Victorian and National publications and initiatives - Website building and management using Wordpress and Sitecore - Management, content development and analysis of all digital channels including two websites, and all social media channels using SproutSocial, Google Analytics, Facebook and Twitter Advertising, Google Adwords - Managing e-news channels to over 12,000 subscribers, including survey distribution, e-blasts, monthly e-news, upkeep and analysis - Production coordination of all Clocktower and Incinerator collateral including exhibition guides, annual programs for both venues and all related physical and online marketing collateral Show less
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National Gallery of Victoria
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Australia
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Artists and Writers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Media and Public Affairs
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Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
The National Gallery of Victoria is Australia's oldest, largest and most attended public art gallery. I provided media and administration support to the Media and Public Affairs Team during the busy Melbourne Winter Masterpieces and The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier exhibitions as well as leading on other temporary and permanent exhibits across the two gallery spaces. Key Responsibilities; - Preparing engaging content for media materials such as media releases, media kits and pitches to media. - Media relations with traditional local, Victorian and National media as well as online media outlets, to secure strong publicity for the NGV while developing positive relationships. - Administrative support such as developing media lists, updating website and online channels, organising media clippings, and general organisation support, managing RSVPs, organising and supervising interviews and photography - Working with other departments to coordinate and media previews and opening functions - Internal and external stakeholder relations Show less
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Mr. Black Garment Essentials
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Melbourne, Victoria
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Digital Marketing and Public Relations Assistant
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May 2013 - May 2014
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Adelaide Festival Centre
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Publicity Intern
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
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Education
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RMIT University
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies -
Annesley College