Stephen has worked on the forefront of the digital revolution since helping a startup telecommunications company sell mobile phones online in the late 90’s. He consulted for several high-profile brands before joining the not-for-profit sector 10 years ago. Initially engaged by World Vision Australia to lead the digital marketing and ecommerce department, Stephen went on to become the Global Digital Director at World Vision International. Here he was responsible for digital strategy and capability development across the charity’s biggest offices, which together raise more than $3 billion annually. Stephen currently leads Ripple Effect Media, a startup digital marketing and communications consultancy, and regularly works with More Strategic as a digital fundraising consultant.

Bethan Hazell is a professional fundraiser with nearly 20 years of experience, specialising in Gifts-in Wills. As Gifts-in-Wills and Estates Manager, Bethan is responsible for all aspects of the program, from acquiring gifts in wills supporters and ensuring they remain cash active, through to administering estates and champions honouring a donor’s final wishes according to the terms of the will. Gifts in Wills provide significant sustainable funding to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, making up a third of the Foundation’s annual income. Bethan is also a member of the Include A Charity Advisory Committee, which is a social change campaign to encourage more people to leave a charitable gift in their Will.

Brian is a Fellow and past National Chair of Fundraising Institute Australia and is recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced and successful capital campaign practitioners. He is part of a global network of international capital campaign specialists developing tools and resources for the next generation of capital campaigns. Over a 25-year plus career, Brian has collaborated in the raising of over $1 billion through capital campaign programs. These successful client partnerships have been recognised with 12 FIA National Awards for Excellence and a Global Award for Fundraising.

Antonia Makkar is a professional fundraiser with over 10 years’ experience across the arts and health sectors, where she has raised millions of dollars. Known for her impeccable relationship management, she has had success in creating and building major gift programs. As the General Manger, Philanthropy at the Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute she is responsible for leading strategy and raising transformational philanthropic gifts from high net worth individuals. Her personal passion is to raise the culture of philanthropy in Australia.