christine darcas

executive officer, pro bono

About

Christine is interested in developing effective and responsible philanthropic strategy on behalf of both the grant-maker and grant-seeker. In addition to being Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, Executive Committee member and former Co-Chair of the Grants Committee for the Melbourne Women's Fund, she has considerable experience in building philanthropic revenue within the not-for-profit sector. She is also a creative fiction and non-fiction writer with two novels, plus numerous short stories, articles and memoir pieces published in Australia and internationally.

Country

australia

City

melbourne

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

copy editing, creative writing, proofreading, publications, grant writing, fiction, novels, non fiction, web content, copywriting, proposal writing, report writing, marketing communications, publishing, manuscript, marketing strategy, strategic communications, storytelling, nonprofit organizations, editing, philanthropy

Experience

editor and writer and proofreader

creative works

2008-5 - 2016-6 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Freelance editor, proofreader and writer ensuring the accuracy and overall written quality of clients' print (annual reports, magazines, pamphlets) material. Clientele included primarily superannuation funds (LUCRF and Media Super) and unions (CFMEU and ETU).

brand manager and associate brand manager and assistant brand manager

lever brothers company

1989-1 - 1993-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led and/or participated in cross-functional teams to develop and execute the US-wide marketing strategies for brands that included Dove, Sunlight, Shield, Lux and Lifebuoy.

assistant program analyst and assistant food for peace officer

usaid

1984-1 - 1986-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

One of three-person team involved in the daily monitoring and implementation of USAID's $40 million famine relief program in Chad. Group awarded Superior Unit Citation for outstanding performance.

executive officer, pro bono

melbourne women's fund

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

grants and marketing communications coordinator

the learning for life autism centre

2011-5 - 2018-1 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Integral member of a small, close-knit team that successfully transitioned L4Life from a small, predominantly volunteer-run not-for-profit to a financially healthy and respected provider of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)–based services to children with Autism, regardless of their financial circumstances. Responsibilities included: Developing and managing L4Life’s philanthropic strategy, including proposal/acquittal preparation, resulting in an average 275% increase in annual trusts and foundations' revenue during tenure. Created L4Life's Fair Access Program to help attract early intervention financing for children with Autism from families in financial need. Coordinating the execution of L4Life’s marketing activities, including developing strategy, writing marketing communications content (website, annual/interim reports and brochures) and working with print and digital service providers to deliver those communications. The value of annual donations increased 267% and the number of donors increased by approximately 145% during tenure.