Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Brian Saunders

Kedron,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Commercial Fundraising Manager with a proven track record at Guide Dogs Queensland, leading a 32-member team to drive seven-figure revenue growth. Expert in fundraising strategy and stakeholder engagement, I excel in data analytics and relationship building, consistently optimizing initiatives to enhance contributions and foster collaboration across diverse regions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Fundraising Manager

Guide Dogs Queensland
Bald Hills, QLD
09.2012 - 10.2024
  • Successfully managed 32-member team in fundraising, warehouse operations, and telemarketing across Queensland and Victoria.
  • Led seven-figure initiatives for Lottery, Merchandise, and Collection Dogs programs to drive revenue growth.
  • Developed integrated sales strategies utilizing digital platforms, telemarketing, and direct marketing approaches.
  • Ensured compliance with licensing regulations and reporting across QLD, SA, and VIC regions.
  • Created insightful reports for board meetings to monitor revenue streams and foster nationwide collaboration.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with donors and community partners to encourage ongoing contributions.
  • Analyzed fundraising trends to identify opportunities for strategy optimization and growth initiatives.
  • Oversaw grant applications to obtain funding from diverse sources.

Telstra Business Centre Manager

Vita Group Pty Ltd
Albion, QLD
03.2011 - 05.2012
  • Managed and grew a team of Tele-Account Managers and Telemarketers across Queensland.
  • Achieved $2.5M in revenue, expanded team size from 14 to 22, and improved profit margin by 139%.

Business Sales Manager

Telstra Licensed Shop
Wynnum, QLD
11.2009 - 02.2011
  • Led face-to-face and phone-based business sales teams across Wynnum and Hemmant.
  • Expanded client base and consistently surpassed sales targets.

Sales Team Leader / Sales Development Lead / Centre Trainer

Telstra Corporation Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
02.1995 - 06.2009
  • Led high-performing teams through major changes in the mobile/data industry.
  • Delivered record sales and earned multiple national leadership awards.

Education

Front Line Manager Program

Swinburne University

Skills

  • Strategic & Commercial Leadership
  • Fundraising Strategy (Lotteries, Merchandise, Donation Boxes, Digital)
  • Financial Oversight & Budget Management
  • Call Centre & Sales Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Internal & External)
  • Warehouse & Procurement Oversight
  • Compliance & Regulatory Governance
  • Data Analytics & Reporting (NetSuite, Excel)
  • Staff Recruitment, Coaching & Development
  • CRM, Telemarketing & Digital Campaigns
  • Excellent listener who listens to hear, not to reply
  • Sales forecasting
  • Campaign development
  • Budget management
  • Effective communication
  • Networking skills
  • Cause marketing
  • Corporate fundraising
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Staff training
  • Performance monitoring
  • Employee presentations
  • Quality control
  • Adaptability
  • Program development
  • Revenue projections
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Relationship building
  • Communications
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Campaign execution
  • Public speaking
  • Excellent communication
  • Strategic partnerships

References

Available upon request

References

References available upon request.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Proficient in NetSuite, CRM platforms & Microsoft Office Suite
  • NDIS Worker Screening Compliant
  • Trained First Aid Officer & Workplace Safety Warden

Timeline

Commercial Fundraising Manager

Guide Dogs Queensland
09.2012 - 10.2024

Telstra Business Centre Manager

Vita Group Pty Ltd
03.2011 - 05.2012

Business Sales Manager

Telstra Licensed Shop
11.2009 - 02.2011

Sales Team Leader / Sales Development Lead / Centre Trainer

Telstra Corporation Ltd
02.1995 - 06.2009

Front Line Manager Program

Swinburne University
Brian Saunders