April Miller

Passionate and results-driven fundraising and management professional with a proven ability to inspire, engage, and grow long-term supporter relationships. Currently leading a Gifts in Wills program that doubled the bequest pipeline within 12 months after implementing a targeted strategy—deepening connections, increasing confirmed commitments, and ensuring donors feel valued at every stage of their journey. Combines strategic thinking with genuine care, designing multi-channel donor experiences that honour supporters’ intentions and create lasting community impact. Brings over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and program delivery across non-profit, education, and faith-based sectors. Known for reliability, professionalism, and a solutions-focused approach that consistently turns vision into tangible outcomes.

• Becoming an Agile Coach, LinkedIn Learning, 06/01/25
• Executive Decision-Making, LinkedIn Learning, 05/01/25
• Critical Thinking, LinkedIn Learning, 04/01/25
• Bequest Roadmap Masterclass, Moceanic, 04/01/24
• Direct Mail Masterclass, Moceanic, 03/01/24
• Fundraising Masterclass, Moceanic, 02/01/24

University Chaplain, Sydney University & UNSW, 01/01/14, 07/01/23, Delivered pastoral care and support services for students and staff., Coordinated weekly services and special events., Trained and mentored volunteers in leadership and communication.

• Planned Giving Relationships Manager, Anglicare Sydney, 09/01/24, Present, Designed and delivered a comprehensive bequest pipeline growth strategy, integrating storytelling, events, and personalised stewardship., Doubled the confirmed bequest pipeline within 12 months through targeted engagement and tailored donor journeys., Managed a portfolio of confirmed and prospective bequestors, increasing confirmed commitments and deepening donor relationships., Created tailored multi-channel donor journeys, incorporating direct mail, digital content, events, and personal visits., Partnered with fundraising, marketing, and service teams to align legacy giving messaging with organisational campaigns., Maintained accurate and up-to-date CRM records to track donor interactions, pipeline progress, and reporting metrics.
• Partnership Manager, Compassion Australia, 10/01/23, 09/01/24, Managed relationships with key stakeholders across NSW, driving engagement, retention, and alignment with organisational objectives., Designed and implemented tailored partnership stewardship plans to strengthen relationships and deliver mutual value., Secured and maintained high-value partnerships through personalised engagement and support., Hosted and spoke at partner and supporter events 1–2 times per month to build relationships and share organisational impact., Collaborated with internal teams to deliver co-branded campaigns, events, and impact reporting for partners.