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MARION GANGA

Brisbane

Summary

Results-driven professional equipped with background in supporting operational workflows and enhancing team productivity. Proven track record in streamlining processes and fostering productive collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality results and adapting to dynamic environments with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Partnerships Associate

QIMR – Berghofer - Philanthropy Department
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Agree and structure all partnership benefits including Communication and Marketing campaigns
  • Develop partnership strategy for following financial year, and prospect pipeline
  • Re-establish Partnership relationships and configure partnership hierarchy

Event Project Manager, Contract role

CHALLENGE DV – Darkness to Daylight -Signature Fundraising Event, Brisbane Botanical Gardens
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Delivered Darkness to Daylight event, attracting2800 paid registrations with multiple target markets
  • Introduction of10th Anniversary Merchandise, designed by international artist Rachel Sarra
  • Proof of concept and return on investment for global and national event, delivered in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Nederland’s & Singapore
  • Fiscal management and decrease in event expenditure product line costs by40%
  • Delivered30% increase in sponsorship income and extended partnerships,3-year terms for corporates
  • Secured200% increase in foundation sponsorship from Minter Ellison, introduced virtual national platform
  • Increased value of Queensland Government partnership by300% & implemented sponsorship hierarchy and framework for deliverables
  • Achieved total donation income of $260,000 - profit
  • Managed state and local sponsorships, including25 Queensland Government departments (6 government sponsorships,5 corporate partnerships)
  • Oversaw all marketing and communication collateral, website and CX relations strategy across the team
  • Ensured social inclusion principals across the event, including an all abilities approach to the event
  • Implemented First Nation’s event protocols in an equitable and cohesive manner
  • Close collaboration with schools with multiple First Nation’s student ratios
  • Implemented customer service strategies, significantly improving inquiry response times (36 hours to12 hours)
  • Prepared management and board reports on regular basis
  • Oversaw event expenditure, developed and delivered contractual obligations of all partners, sponsors and event management company

Principal Communications Officer – Signature Event - Contract secondment

Department of Justice and Attorney General
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Managed development and delivery of Director General Awards for Staff Excellent, held at Qld Parliament House
  • Ensured Qld Government First Nation’s protocols implements in culturally appropriate manner, working with Uncle Shannon of Tribal Expectations
  • Managed Director General’s key internal communications piece to over7000 staff including regional offices
  • Introduction of First Nation’s regional marketing testimonials and promotions of Law Courts stakeholders including Elders and Regional Judge – Townsville & Mackay
  • Development Communications and digital platform for employee communications
  • Oversaw departmental major events along legal precinct including, opening of Law Courts and Naidoc events across Queensland
  • Advocate for an all inclusive approach to Departmental signature events
  • Professional Development Career Break (QUT introduction to Design Thinking)

Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Manager

Epilepsy Queensland
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Queensland’s peak agency for epilepsy, providing responsive services and increasing awareness in the community
  • Hired by Board to lead a major fundraising portfolio review and implement a sustainable long term corporate partnership strategy
  • Assessed and revitalised fundraising, corporate partnership and operational strategy, restructuring department and improving practices to reinvigorate efficiency and cost of funds ratio
  • Role was impacted by COVID-19
  • Implemented new customer and donor service strategy and spearheaded leading proposition to quickly attract donors and sponsors, refocusing how the business was partnering with and delivering value to our partners and donors
  • Built a culture of best-practice sponsorship and partnerships through effective resourcing, policy, procedure and reporting frameworks
  • Overhauled fundraising strategy and introduced company-first valuation of sponsorships allowing for an efficiency of cost of funds ratio, ethical purchasing and production cycle, reduced expenditure in marketing and improved customer service outcomes
  • Created and executed a cohesive stakeholder, marketing and communications strategy
  • Worked with the market of donors, linking them to specific campaigns and transitioning from one off opportunities to2-3 year programs to improve sustainability

Social Business Consulting
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed communications, corporate affairs messaging, and engagement strategy for new Australian company, including budget configuration
  • Developed and launched company brand including marketing and communications campaign for not for profit

General Manager – Marketing & Communications

Multicap
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: High needs disability support service with more than1,500 customers in Queensland and northern New South Wales
  • Developed5 year strategic corporate plan to deliver significant partnership growth including marketing, corporate affairs, communication, media and public relations strategies
  • Managed stakeholder relations, internal and external, to support organisational strategy and outcomes for NDIS consumers
  • Developed partnerships with Premier and Cabinet, Department of Communities, Department of Health, Governor of Queensland, and Australian Industry peak bodies
  • Collaborated with advertising partners and agencies to produce major state advertising campaigns celebrating disabilities and challenging community perceptions
  • Refreshed the brand and all printed and digital collateral
  • Approved and distributed media releases, liaised with media outlets and sought opportunities for favourable coverage of brand at international, national and state local level
  • Identified key speaking engagements and public relations opportunities for Multicap staff and volunteers to promote our services and support options
  • Oversaw fundraising strategy and campaigns including membership program and identified and managed all grants applications, sponsorships/partnerships and ambassadors
  • Unified previously disparate marketing and fundraising teams and instilled purpose through staff volunteer days connecting them back to the organisation
  • Trained, coached and developed staff and improved engagement, culture and performance, celebrating achievements through rewards and recognition program

National Corporate Development Executive (Maternity Cover)

Australian Red Cross
04.2014 - 09.2015
  • Company Overview: International humanitarian aid and community services charity providing crisis relief and care to vulnerable people both in Australia and overseas
  • Managed national partnership strategy, stakeholder engagement and marketing and communications for corporate partners during launch of national and international disaster appeals
  • Increased Corporate Partnerships by150% while focusing on Fortune500 and top ASX200 partners to deliver strategic and operational objectives
  • Looked after national partnership for Mantra increasing partnership value by $100K whilst linking indigenous partners to local projects, supporting programs for young indigenous adults
  • Raised $250K over3 day campaign in partnership with ANZ and Tennis Australia during Australian Open with international campaign coverage, with only48 hours’ notice
  • Led strategic review and implementation of acquisition strategies producing dynamic portfolio partnership outcomes, showcasing improved cooperation, increased activity and business growth for all the parties involved

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Queensland
01.1993

Skills

  • Senior Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement
  • International Partnership/Sponsorship Acquisition
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Affairs
  • Fundraising Management
  • Advertising-multiple channel
  • National Event & Activations Development
  • Community Relations
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Project Management
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Training & Development
  • Content Creation/Deployment
  • Channel Development
  • Retail activations on a national scale
  • Campaign Development
  • Diverse Audience Engagement
  • Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
  • Policy/Procedure Development

Timeline

Corporate Partnerships Associate

QIMR – Berghofer - Philanthropy Department
06.2024 - 11.2024

Event Project Manager, Contract role

CHALLENGE DV – Darkness to Daylight -Signature Fundraising Event, Brisbane Botanical Gardens
01.2023 - 07.2023

Principal Communications Officer – Signature Event - Contract secondment

Department of Justice and Attorney General
02.2022 - 07.2022

Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Manager

Epilepsy Queensland
02.2019 - 05.2020

Social Business Consulting
06.2017 - 01.2019

General Manager – Marketing & Communications

Multicap
04.2016 - 05.2017

National Corporate Development Executive (Maternity Cover)

Australian Red Cross
04.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Queensland

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