Experience

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  Colonial first state

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Advertising controller/ project manager

  Graduate Program, Marketing Department and Colonial First State project secondments

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  Event management consultant

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2002

  Project consultant

  Project based event management consulting for small and large scale events.

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  Preggibellies

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Public relations manager

  Responsible for relationship management function with medical referrers, marketing and location strategy expansion interstate for the leader in the pre- and postnatal exercise sector.

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  The king david school

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2019

  Foundation manager

  Responsible for highly successful long term donor relationships and the management of The King David School Foundation planning, strategy, operations and annual donations budget, including:- managing an ambitious capital appeal for a major building project- creating a named scholarship program- professionalizing the Foundation and major donor events - planning and delivering the biggest fundraiser in the school's history for its 40th anniversary

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  Jewish museum of australia

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Director of development

  Until its closure during the 2020-2021 pandemic lockdowns, I was responsible for developing and implementing the Museum's strategic development plan, long term major gift relationships, corporate partnerships and trust and foundation support at an exciting time of change for the Museum. As a member of the Leadership team, I inspired philanthropic support of educational programs, exhibitions, events and collections.

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  Emmy monash aged care

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Fundraising & foundation manager

  Reporting directly to the CEO and a member of the Leadership team, I was responsible for:- the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy for the organisation including the setting up of the Emmy Monash Foundation- the growth of the major gift (including trusts and foundations), program sponsorship and planned giving portfolios- the generation of fundraising revenue in line with income targets- provision of exceptional and authentic relationship management and the ability to deepen connections with current and potential funders, providing key stakeholder management with the epitome of integrity and discretion.- researching and securing grant opportunities from private foundations and trusts for identified projects Show less

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  Cabrini foundation

  Sept 2022 - now

  Communications manager

  After 20 years as a relationship professional and with two daughters in VCE, I decided to focus my experience to support Cabrini Foundation's donor communications and connection, in recognition of the extraordinary contribution Cabrini is making to healthcare for all Victorians. As a not-for-profit, Cabrini is at a transformative time in its history. Cabrini Foundation works closely with donors, families and partners to raise essential funds to:. create state-of-the-art facilities through visionary capital projects. conduct innovative clinical research projects. purchase life-saving medical equipment and the latest technology. provide professional development education for clinical staff.Together we partner with our generous donor community to ensure every Cabrini patient receives excellence in care, for life. Show less