Experience

Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  The new role of the Fundraising Manager is to grow and sustain long term high-value philanthropic funding and the evolution of a sustainable fundraising base to assist in defending Australia from invasive animals and plants. The new role of the Fundraising Manager is to grow and sustain long term high-value philanthropic funding and the evolution of a sustainable fundraising base to assist in defending Australia from invasive animals and plants.



Marathon Health Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Engagement and Development Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Achievements • Researched options to develop a recruitment and retention pipeline for rural and remote-based Allied Health Professionals • Prepared tenders to support the extension of headspace services in rural areas • Research, identify and submit funding applications to generate philanthropic funds to develop services offered • Developed marketing materials to encourage philanthropic investment into services offered by Marathon Health Achievements • Researched options to develop a recruitment and retention pipeline for rural and remote-based Allied Health Professionals • Prepared tenders to support the extension of headspace services in rural areas • Research, identify and submit funding applications to generate philanthropic funds to develop services offered • Developed marketing materials to encourage philanthropic investment into services offered by Marathon Health



Department for Education, South Australia

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Philanthropy Consultant

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Achievements • Created a Departmental briefing paper to facilitate philanthropic investment into public education • Researched existing philanthropic trusts and foundations involved in this area • Developed a draft policy for schools and preschools involved in fundraising Achievements • Created a Departmental briefing paper to facilitate philanthropic investment into public education • Researched existing philanthropic trusts and foundations involved in this area • Developed a draft policy for schools and preschools involved in fundraising



Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Philanthropy

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Achievements • Moved Foundation from a legal Structure to functioning entity • Created a strategic plan for the new Organisation • Project managed the development of the website (www.acnfoundation.org.au) • Reviewed and drafted necessary policies for new Organisation • Launched a workplace giving program • Developed a Legacy gift program and obtained $560,000 of pledges • Submitted grant applications to Government programs and philanthropic trusts • Served as a Member of the Executive Team



African Enterprise

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ministry Support Officer (Additional Role)

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  Achievements • Providing specialist Fundraising support with a focus on creating Legacies • Developed philanthropic material and strategy in planned giving • Created receipt letters and website content • Marketing, Philanthropic and Strategic support for C.E.O. • Contributed to publications such as Annual reports Achievements • Providing specialist Fundraising support with a focus on creating Legacies • Developed philanthropic material and strategy in planned giving • Created receipt letters and website content • Marketing, Philanthropic and Strategic support for C.E.O. • Contributed to publications such as Annual reports



University of Adelaide

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planned Giving Officer

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Achievements • Oversaw the administration of active Estates valued at $17 million. • Grew the number of people both interested in and committed to leaving a legacy. • Provide executive support to the Hughes Society (membership of the Society is offered once a bequest confirmation is received from a Donor) and offer stakeholder engagement events. • Maintain donor engagement with existing confirmed bequestors. • Converted Interested Bequestors into confirmed • Developed Strategic Plan to drive planned giving • Successful schedule of events provided for Hughes Society members • Act as a Major Gift Officer for the Wirltu Yarlu Indigenous program and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Math Science • Stewarded major gifts (six figures) and established prizes and scholarships for both areas



Department of Environment and Science

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Philanthropic Relations (EL1)

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Responsible for expanding fundraising by developing a philanthropic culture within the organisation and seeking new sources of revenue Responsible for expanding fundraising by developing a philanthropic culture within the organisation and seeking new sources of revenue


Fundraising Institute Australia
• Australia
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member

  • 1997 - Jul 2017


Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT

• General Manager Community Engagement & General Manager Philanthropy & Social Enterprise

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2016

• Manager Fundraising & Events

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013



Bartercard

• United Arab Emirates
• Travel Arrangements

• Sales Consultant

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Developed systems to increase membership sales Sell Memberships Developed systems to increase membership sales Sell Memberships



Surf Life Saving Foundation

• Australia
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bequest Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2011

  Oversee communications within Donor base Develop and grow a Bequest program Meet with Major Donors to develop rapport Monitor and respond to qualitative trends in giving Oversee communications within Donor base Develop and grow a Bequest program Meet with Major Donors to develop rapport Monitor and respond to qualitative trends in giving



Private

• United States
• Real Estate

• Fundraising Consultant

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

  Contract as Capital Campaign Co-ordinator Co-ordinate Campaign to generate $3million towards Major Inner City redevelopment Generate marketing strategies to encourage community involvement in this event Create policies to ensure appropriate governance throughout campaign Assist in generating government submissions for funding Seek Deductible Gift Recipient Status for Campaign Campaign halted due to forced Council Amalgamations Care Network Sunshine Coast Contract as Capital Campaign Co-ordinator Co-ordinate Campaign to generate $3million towards Major Inner City redevelopment Generate marketing strategies to encourage community involvement in this event Create policies to ensure appropriate governance throughout campaign Assist in generating government submissions for funding Seek Deductible Gift Recipient Status for Campaign Campaign halted due to forced Council Amalgamations Care Network Sunshine Coast



Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Queensland

• General Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 2005

  Instigated financial reforms which together with no risk fundraising and renegotiation with funding bodies has altered the financial position from an annual loss of $100,000 to an annual surplus Together with the Executive moved the Board from acting as a Committee of Management to a Board of Directors operating through sub committees Renegotiated Government funding to provide a better cashflow and increase services to regional areas Established first Service Agreement with State Department of Education Used cause related marketing principles to develop relationship with Trade Exchange which lead to a 50 % increase in fundraising in its first year, together with a nomination for the Prime Minister's Community Business Partnership Award and Australian Financial Review Sponsorship awards Ran a capital fundraising campaign to allow for the purchase and fit out of an accessible building obtaining over $180,000 in funds Oversaw both a Strategic Planning and Operational Planning process and their implementation



Australian Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Association

• President

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  role in Conjunction with employment as General Manager SBH Qld.) Formally Incorporated a loose coalition of state members Rebuilt relationships to increase trust and sharing Increased involvement of people with spina bifida in leadership Established and maintained Philanthropic Relationships in Canberra to support National Association Supported Australian Representative with spina bifida to become first person with disability on International Committee. Created a National 1300 number with assistance from ANZFA Leadership in National Folate Fortification debate Received "Extra Mile" award from CCS New Zealand for efforts in folate campaign. 2004 - 2005, Treasurer, If International Federation for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (Voluntary role in Conjunction with employment as General Manager SBH Qld.) Developed policies on "Mandatory Folate Fortification", "Early Detection Guidelines" and "Recommendations for Consumer involvement in Committees". Created fundraising/sponsorship documents for existing and desired projects. Involved in professionalising committee by creation of sub-committees Review of Statutes and Rules to reflect more fully the structure of the organization. 2005 Founding Member, Flour Fortification Initiative (FFI) Leadership Group. Personally lobbied Ministers or their Representatives Federally, in 2 States and 2 Territories Involved in written campaigns to lobby FSANZ to implement changes Performed Media interviews as required 2005 -2007 Contract as Manager Trade Purchasing Bartercard Sunshine Coast Interview potential Bartercard Members to ensure synergy between businesses Advise Franchisee of business trends on Sunshine Coast Develop proposals to assist businesses



Cooloola Sunshine Institute

• Casual Lecturer

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Taught the following subjects - Public Relations - Office Administration - Communication in the Workplace - Interpersonal Skills - Introduction to Diversional Therapy Taught the following subjects - Public Relations - Office Administration - Communication in the Workplace - Interpersonal Skills - Introduction to Diversional Therapy



Lifeline Sunshine Coast

• Manager

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  Together with the Director, an Organisation sorely depleted in human resources and plagued by factional infighting was transformed into a team of professionals maximising the crisis counselling services provided to the community Increased gross takings in the Business Division (primarily secondhand goods) by 250% by modernising all retail outlets and volunteer structures Organised all fundraising including the annual doorknock Instituted and participated in the Future Search conference to determine the long term direction of the organization Increased sale price of surplus building by finding a government tenant leading to a $150,000 increase in the sale price. Set budgets and ensured they were met Acted as a Media Liaison person



Sunshine Coast Branch Endeavour Foundation

• Service Coordinator

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Coordinated services to 150 clients through 41 staff Changed staff role from care giver to facilitator Oversaw change of service to move closer to expectations of Funding Bodies Coordinated services to 150 clients through 41 staff Changed staff role from care giver to facilitator Oversaw change of service to move closer to expectations of Funding Bodies



Queensland Health

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Liaison and Development

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1986

  Oversaw publications and information dissemination relating to intellectual handicap Expanded services through networking and interagency cooperation Organised legal incorporation of two organisations and establishment of self-advocacy program and Toastmasters for intellectually disabled adults Oversaw publications and information dissemination relating to intellectual handicap Expanded services through networking and interagency cooperation Organised legal incorporation of two organisations and establishment of self-advocacy program and Toastmasters for intellectually disabled adults