Lorilee Nitchie
Wonga Park,VIC
Summary
Passionate Mid-Level Donor Specialist with a proven track record in relationship management, strategic planning, and data-driven donor engagement. Adept at developing and implementing successful mid-value donor strategies to increase revenue and retention, with exceptional skills in multichannel communication and CRM management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mid-Value Specialist
Canteen Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a mid-value donor strategy, improving income and retention
- Managed personalized donor communications, strengthening relationships and increasing retention rates
- Created and launched the "Guide to Canteen" brochure and personalized videos, enhancing donor engagement
- Developed and deepened relationships with mid-level donors to foster ongoing support and target high-value prospects
- Developed and executed communication plans for timely donor stewardship
- Implemented personalized multichannel cultivation activities, increasing donor retention and engagement
- Used data insights and supporter surveys to ensure a donor-centric approach
- Monitored program results and reported performance to stakeholders
- Recommended future program development and growth opportunities.
Senior Fundraising Coordinator
Amaze
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Led the national Hoodie Up! awareness campaign, increasing donor participation and revenue
- Managed the creation and delivery of two annual appeals, achieving a significant boost in donor contributions and engagement
- Oversaw the VIC Community Fundraising portfolio, driving strategic growth and donor support.
Community Partnerships and Fundraising Coordinator
Cystic Fibrosis Community Care
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Directed national campaigns such as Cystic Fibrosis Month and Crazy Hair Day, raising over $250k annually
- Enhanced community fundraising efforts in VIC, achieving $80k per annum
- Developed marketing and fundraising plans, and designed digital and physical assets for campaigns.
Corporate Administrative Temporary Employee
Plan B Recruitment
09.2012 - 02.2016
- Gray Puksand Architects (Melbourne) - Accounts (February 2015 - February 2016)
- General administrative duties
- Account reconciliation
- Maintained account receivable files and records
- Produced financial management reports
- SWISH Clothing (Melbourne) - HR Coordinator (May 2014 - January 2016)
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process
- Provided advice to CEO on best practice recruitment processes including legislative requirements
- Maintained employment records
- Generated employee tracking reports.
HR/Executive Assistant to CEO
The Sussan Group
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Managed CEO and executive team calendars
- Coordinated travel for the executive team
- Planned and coordinated offsite and larger cross-functional team meetings
- Coordinated with executives for daily information gathering and distribution, and communication with team members.
Group Human Resource Coordinator
The PAS Group
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for head office
- Provided guidance and counseling to managers and employees regarding recruitment, performance, and complaints
- Contributed to organizational structure revamp with new charts and growth plans
- Strengthened employee knowledge through training programs
- Targeted recruitment strategies based on personnel forecasts.
Executive Assistant/Human Resource Coordinator
The PAS Group (CAPELLE)
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed CEO emails and responded to situations
- Oversaw quality control for business correspondence and reports
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings, conference calls, and obligations
- Prepared monthly Board Reports
- Managed Travel Budget for the executive team
- Managed key team projects for successful outcomes.
Education
Human Resource Management -
Swinburne University of Technology
2022
Real Estate Agents Course -
Swinburne University of Technology
2012
Business Law -
Humber College
2000
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Mid-Value Specialist
Canteen Australia
01.2023 - Current
Senior Fundraising Coordinator
Amaze
05.2022 - 01.2023
Community Partnerships and Fundraising Coordinator
Cystic Fibrosis Community Care
08.2018 - 05.2022
Corporate Administrative Temporary Employee
Plan B Recruitment
09.2012 - 02.2016
HR/Executive Assistant to CEO
The Sussan Group
08.2012 - 11.2012
Group Human Resource Coordinator
The PAS Group
01.2011 - 05.2012
Executive Assistant/Human Resource Coordinator
The PAS Group (CAPELLE)
03.2007 - 01.2011
Human Resource Management -
Swinburne University of Technology
Real Estate Agents Course -
Swinburne University of Technology
Business Law -
Humber College
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