Midsumma is Asia Pacific's largest and premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences.We directly support artists from across the communities to develop their creative practice, facilitate opportunity to gather and learn and advocate for LGBTQIA+ artists and the broader community.I work directly with partners from the corporate space as well as all level of government to develop shared value partnerships with impact - in a fragile political space.

Reporting to the CEO and Board, I sit on the Executive Team with a team of 25 in the organisation and 5 direct reportsSteward the strategy and day to day stewardship of sponsors including Coles, Saputo Dairy Australia, gorman, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, General Mills, Mirvac and AstraZenecaWork with internal and external stakeholders including, the Board, partners, agencies and local, state and commonwealth governmentsLead communication team, covering digital, media, print collateral and events all of which have experienced significant growthManage fundraising across all income pillars including campaigns, appeals and regular givingManaged Projects team from July 2019 to December 2020, until funding was acquired to reallocate resourcing

Revitalised Red Nose Day as a market leading fundraising, awareness raising and advocacy campaignManage the full delivery of Red Nose Day and the month-long campaignManaged a national team of Fundraising CoordinatorsDeveloped a marketing and communications plan including radio, out of home, TV, print, digital and traditional mediaStewarded partners including BIG W, TOLL as well as small business, schools, and community fundraisers

Acquisition and stewardship of corporate partners including beverage brands, TV and film distributor as well as government agenciesCreate bespoke sessions and events in line with partners strategic requirementsSecure funding from international governments to facilitate delegate visitation to the conferenceDevelopment of a philanthropy strategy to further develop funding opportunities for the organisation, and forming funding streams for the community

Managing the day to day of partners including Qantas and Steel BlueDevelopment and day--‐to--‐day management of over 160 organisations who supported the organisations through pro-bono, workplace giving and productData management across the team for executive and board reporting

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