Experience

Marist College Canberra

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

• Director Of Advancement

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Leading the establishment of a College-wide Advancement program across philanthropy, alumni relations, marketing, communications and admissions. Leading the establishment of a College-wide Advancement program across philanthropy, alumni relations, marketing, communications and admissions.



Global Philanthropic

• United Kingdom
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant and Head of Corporate Philanthropy (Australia)

  • Feb 2021 - Nov 2021



Gavel Consulting

• Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Not for Profit Consultant

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  Working to enhance the extraordinary work of the not for profit sector in Australia, consulting across fundraising strategy, program management, partnerships and advocacy. Painaustralia Developed the organisation's first fundraising strategy and Case for Support, and provide ongoing fundraising advisory services. Community Council for Australia Developed a conceptual framework to create a rich, captivating, inspiring and ongoing narrative about the value of the not for profit sector in Australia. Show less



The Australian National University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2019

  Responsible for the development and delivery of a University-wide strategy to establish and manage mutually beneficial relationships with companies, trusts and foundations in support of the University’s research, teaching and student support priorities. - Successfully tested the feasibility of and demonstrated the business case for a strategic corporate engagement program at ANU and established the corporate partnerships function as the single point of connection to the University for corporate philanthropic activities. - Developed and implemented a framework for the management and governance of strategic corporate philanthropic relationships. - Established strong and effective working relationships across the University to implement and deliver complex partnership programs. - Successfully introduced new business processes, led cross-functional teams and developed governance structures. - Grew the number of philanthropic corporate partnerships at ANU from zero to a full portfolio of active and engaged partners across diverse industries including banking, property development, defence and financial services. - Grew the total value of the portfolio under management to more than $4.1m. - Responsible for numerous successful proposals to develop new funding partnerships. Show less



Community Council for Australia

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

• Director, Communication and Partnerships

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2014

  Reporting to the CEO, responsible for the development and delivery of the Community Council for Australia’s (CCA) communications, membership development and partnership strategies. - Planned and implemented CCA’s first strategic membership communications plan - Introduced new business development processes and communications, resulting in 60% increase in member numbers across 2012 and 2013. - Remodeled membership funding structure to increase financial sustainability for the organisation. - Developed streamlined membership management processes and more targeted and relevant member communications. - Developed networks with key political advisors, bureaucrats, CEOs of high profile not for profits, and other key sector bodies. - Developed extensive understanding of key policy issues affecting the not for profit sector in Australia including fundraising, philanthropy, regulation and taxation. - Drove change management to implement better processes for board meeting management; CCA’s membership communications; external messaging; and human resources. - Implemented a new members-only event program including the ‘Future Directions’ series, which brought together over 40 high profile not for profit CEOs across three states in intimate round table environments to discuss key policyissues. Show less



Mission Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Partnerships

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  (Also acting August 2009 - March 2010)Reporting to the National Partnerships Manager, as Senior Manager responsible for leading the NSW Corporate Partnerships team to develop and deliver revenue-generating partnerships from corporations, trusts and foundations to support Mission Australia’s community services. - Managed a diverse and complex portfolio of relationships, including Mission Australia’s most significant, strategic and high value partnerships. - Established, managed and led the Steering Committee for Mission Australia’s Cultural Leadership Program for young Aboriginal people, and sat on the working group for the redevelopment of a creative arts training program for young people. - Consistently achieved income significantly over financial targets. - Composed numerous strategy and discussion papers; successful proposals; content for use in web, print and other communications; and delivered timely, accurate and robust impact reporting. - Developed an extensive network with corporate and philanthropic organisations, CEOs, philanthropists, social entrepreneurs and other influencers in the sector. Show less

• Relationship Manager - Corporate Partnerships

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

• Account Executive, Corporate & Community Partnerships

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

• Graduate

  • Feb 2007 - Jul 2007