Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the Australian Entertainment IndustryExpert and specialist in Not for Profit Management.Key projects, strategy and consultingFocussed NFP professional to help your organisation grow in line with your vision and goals.

Passionate Not for Profit Fundraiser!Fundraising development, donation and gift growth, donor retention and strategy planning.Strategic Consulting, working with NFP clients to maximise fundraising outcomes.Advising on formation of direct response programs and and structuring program delivery in line with client schedule.Enhancing current programs with new development extension programs to maximise donor giving.

Providing blind and vision impaired Victorians who need assistance with high quality training and support to maximise their independence.Achievements in my role as GM Fundraising:Overseeing the implementation of a Donor Acquisition program, including planning and executing the program mix to outperform organisational budgetary targets.Implemented a Donor Care pyramid and charter to successfully manage donor relationships and communication touch points for continued donor giving.Successfully secured Guide Dogs Australia's (as part of the national network team) largest sponsor through dedicated relationship management and tailored activity mix.Strategically planned and successfully acquired the license for Guide Dogs Australia's first Social Enterprise initiative; Dialogue in the Dark.Successfully developed Guide Dogs Victoria's first branded Peer to Peer fundraiser; Dogs Unite, pilot year and second year regional event capacity.Centralised funding portfolios and recruitment focus of Fundraising team to be more efficient in line with organisation budget focus.Successfully researched and engaged best fit fundraising agency to deliver Guide Dogs Victoria's $20 million Capital Appeal.Managed and delivered numerous Community Engagement Campaigns and Events for continuous branding and PR opportunities for Guide Dogs Victoria and Guide Dogs Australia.Maintained positive working relationships, internally and externally in the aim of achieving successful collaborative outcomes.

Manage the development, growth and activities of the Fundraising department to ensureoptimum quality services, and compliance with professional and ethical standards, GuideDogs NSW/ACT strategic framework, policies and procedures, and relevant legislativerequirements.Lead the Government Relations program to generate sustainable income streams andoptimise the position within Government policy of people with impaired vision and GuideDogs NSW/ACT.Contribute to developing the strategic direction and driving change management and continuous improvement processes to support the organisation in delivering commercially competitive, cost effective and efficient services.Manage effective fundraising programs that include but are not limited to: direct mail, model dog, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, regular giving, major gifts,commercial, online gifts and corporate. Develop new income generating activities to ensure a sustainable funding model.

Projects consisting of Marketing strategies and implementation plans. Marketing, Fundraising, Corporate Engagement, Donor Management, Sponsorship and Customer Acquisition

Amnesty International is a major player in the Australian charity space.My major achievements and deliverables included: implementing direct mail campaigns for Q4 budget line to contribute $350K+ to the gross annual income. Working with suppliers from inception to delivery of project.Developed a payroll giving strategy to increase Amnesty International's exposure in this giving segment.Provided a market assessment of implementing a major fundraising event for AI within the Australian marketplace.

I worked with OCA in a consultancy capacity to provide a 3 year fundraising strategy, linking with organisation vision to grow funding pools in the areas of support, education, advocacy and research.