Madison Down Under 2012

	Michelle Campbell FAHP MFIA(Hon) CFRE [More Info] President and Chief Executive Officer. St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation With more than two decades of direct experience in healthcare fundraising in Canada, Michelle's background includes a concentration in marketing and communications, annual giving, board development, strategic planning, and donor stewardship. A Fellow of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy in North America, Michelle developed the first educational programme for fundraising at the University of Western Ontario and later launched the first postgraduate programme in philanthropy in southwestern Ontario. She is a recipient of a number of peer-reviewed awards in fundraising strategy, and serves frequently as a presenter at national and international conferences in North America. She has served on the MDU Faculty since 2001.

	Mr Douglas Dillon MFIA (Hon) CFRE [More Info] President CHI Colorado Foundation Doug has been actively involved in the management of nonprofit institutions for over 20 years. This includes a variety of institutions of all sizes: medical centres, hospitals, universities, colleges, YMCA’s as well as a number of social service agencies. His contributions include preliminary campaign design and direction, major gift programmes, strategic planning and management. Doug has personally directed, and with his new appointment, continues to provide oversight to fundraising programmes throughout the state of Colorado. Doug has served as Associate Dean at the AHP’s Madison Institute in the Capital Campaign track for the past decade. Additionally, he is a regular presenter at district and international fundraising conferences. His strength is in motivating and challenging both staff and volunteers. Doug has been a track chair for MDU since 2006.

	Michael Farrell FAHP [More Info] Principal Philanthropy Coach & Counsel Michael is one of Canada’s foremost fundraising professionals. Prior to forming Philanthropy Coach & Counsel he had more than 25 years of experience working in progressively larger not-for profit organizations. In 2006, as President and CEO of the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, he oversaw the successful “Cornerstone of Care” $100 million capital campaign. The Philanthropy Coach & Counsel difference is the ability to demystify the fundraising process. Michael is one of only 15 people in Canada to have earned the Fellows designation of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (FAHP), and is a sought after speaker and master of ceremonies. He is a Distinguished Alumni of Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, and was further honoured at Mohawk College’s 40th Anniversary, being named one of Mohawk's "Top 40 in 40 Years.” In 2007, Michael became the first person ever to be named the “Fundraising Professional of the Year” by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Canada. Michael was the founding Dean of the Capital Campaign track at the Association for Health Care Philanthropy Fundraising Institute run in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

	Tracey Finlay EMFIA CFRE [More Info] Director of Development Saint Ignatius’ College Tracey is currently working at Saint Ignatius’ College Adelaide as the Director of Development, where she is responsible for all advancement programmes including annual giving, capital campaigns, major gifts, bequests and all associated events. Previously Tracey has worked with Diabetes SA, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation, Royal District Nursing Service, St Vincent de Paul Society and Time for Kids. Tracey has been a member of FIA since 2002 and was FIA South Australia State President and member of the FIA Board. In 2008 Tracey was recognised as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and has a keen involvement in professional development having attended Madison Down Under six times and been a regular Skills 1 & 2 presenter. In 2010 Tracey was the Programme Director for FIA’s 33rd International Fundraising Conference.

	Dr Ted Flack PhD FFIA CFRE [More Info] State Manager – Communications and Fundraising St Vincent de Paul Society Qld Ted brings a wealth of experience having managed capital and major gift fundraising campaigns, budget fundraising, church stewardship, direct mail, special events, charitable gaming, sponsorships, cause related marketing, bequest and life insurance giving programs.

	Mr Ian Fraser FAHP CFRE [More Info] Consultant in Philanthropy A senior development officer in higher education and healthcare for more than 25 years, Ian began his career in fundraising as the first Director of Development (and later Vice-President) at Kingston General Hospital where he served from 1983 through 1995, when he then accepted the role of Director of Development at Queen’s University. To date, Ian has helped organisations in healthcare, education and the arts raise more than $250 million in private gift support. He currently serves as a consultant in gift planning and as the Director, Philanthropic Advisory Services for the Gift Funds Canada, the leading independent charitable foundation in Canada specialising in philanthropic solutions for high net worth (HNW) donors. A respected faculty member of the annual AHP Fund-Raising Institute at the University of Wisconsin, Madison for many years, Ian served as its first Canadian Executive Director for two years (1995-1996). Active in the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), he lectures extensively on all aspects of gift planning in Canada. Ian continues to be widely recognised internationally for his expertise in all aspects of strategic planning for non-profit organisations, resource development and gift planning.

	Mr Craige Gravestein FFIA CFRE [More Info] Chief Big Gifts Xponential Philanthropy Craige is a co-founder of leading Australasian big gifts consultancy, Xponential Philanthropy. Over the past twenty one years of professional fundraising Craige has assisted hundreds of Australian and New Zealand clients in capital campaigns and major gift programs. He has acquired an extensive knowledge of Australasia’s giving community, having been involved in big gift projects from half a million to $60m with clients in most regions. This breadth of experience has helped make Craige a sought after presenter at professional forums in Australia, New Zealand, USA and recently Africa. His presentations are described as lively, insightful of industry trends and full of practical counsel and application. Sometimes provocative in his communications, Craige's passion is to challenge individuals to discover for themselves the fun of practicing personal altruism.

	Maurice Henderson FFIA FAHP CFRE FAIM [More Info] Director Henderson Partners Fundraising Consultants Maurice is the Director of Henderson Partners Fundraising Consultants, a specialist fundraising consultancy operating in South Australia. Prior to starting his own consultancy, he was the Executive Director of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation for sixteen years where he took the organisation from a two-person operation to one of the most successful fundraising institutions in South Australia. Before that he worked for The Wheelchair Sports Association and The Australian Red Cross Society. As well as being a member of the Madison Down Under Faculty since 1999, he has been a member of the Faculty of the Madison Institute at the University of Wisconsin since 1999. He was the first Australian Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (USA). Maurice has been a presenter at FIA conferences since 1995 and has presented at AFP and AHP international Conferences in North America. Maurice is the current President of FIA SA/NT and a Director of the Institute.

	Lesley Ray FFIA CFRE [More Info] Fundraising Director Mater Foundation With a love of philanthropy and a commitment to developing fundraising as a profession, Lesley is in the great position of leading Mater Foundation’s fundraising team. Lesley has held this position for eight years and together with her team, each year they raise millions of dollars to support the numerous areas of Mater’s seven hospitals and research institute. Lesley holds the designation of Certified Fundraising Executive from CFRE International and is a graduate of the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Lesley is currently pursuing her master’s degree in philanthropic studies at ACPNS and her research focuses on the emergence of giving circles and their relationships with nonprofit organisations. Lesley is a past Chairman and Director of Fundraising Institute Australia and continues to serve as a volunteer to her profession’s peak body.

	Mr Ralph Roath FFIA CFRE [More Info] Director, Development and Fundraising CatholicCare Since commencing his fundraising career in 1988, Ralph has had a primary focus in developing planned giving programmes for non-profit organisations; including Vision Australia, St Vincent’s Hospital, Plan International, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia. With Vision Australia, Ralph developed a programme that led to over 300 confirmed bequests and bequest income growth from an average of $100,000 to between $1-$2 million per annum, within 5 years. Ralph worked for over 7 years (1998-2005) as the principal of his own fundraising consultancy specialising in planned giving programme development. His commitment to donor relations is such that even with a director’s portfolio that covers all aspects of fundraising and communications, Ralph still makes time to personally visit key donors.

	Mrs Trish Roath EMFIA CFRE [More Info] Head of Philanthropy The Australia Ballet School During a 19 year fundraising career, Trish has developed programs across all aspects of the fundraising mix, and won the FIA’s Award for most Outstanding Fundraising Project for 2010 along with Capital Campaign of the Year. This achievement was the result of a $14.8 million Capital Campaign for a new Cancer Centre at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. She has worked across many organisations, large and small, ranging from health, children, animals and the arts. Trish has been a practitioner in all facets of fundraising, starting her career in bequests, and was the Bequest Manager for the National Heart Foundation of Australia where she developed an Estates Administration policy and procedure guide for all States. She managed the Bequest Special Interest Group in Melbourne for many years. She has presented at National Conference in Melbourne 2004 and 2011, Adelaide 2010, was a presenter for FIA Skills 1 for several years on bequests, and presented at the Melbourne State Conference in 2009.

	Margaret Scott FFIA CFRE [More Info] Fundraising Manager Vision Australia Margaret Scott has been a leader in fundraising in various organisations and is currently the Queensland Fundraising Manager for Vision Australia. She is a past National Chairman of FIA, past President of the Queensland Chapter, continues to serve on the Queensland Executive Committee and is a member of the national FIA Ethics Committee. Margaret has spoken of her experience in fundraising and marketing to audiences in various States of Australia as well as internationally. She is passionate about assisting fundraisers to develop personal professionalism based on strong ethical principles and is also keen to assist nonprofit organisations and their leaders to develop best practice. She believes in sharing expertise across organisations and professions for maximum effectiveness in the community. Margaret is currently studying at Queensland University of Technology and conducting research into the relationship between organisational structures and successful fundraising in charities within the health sector.

	Ann Thompson-Haas MFIA (Hon) FAHP MBA [More Info] Principal/Senior Consultant Larkwood Consulting Ann is a widely recognized content expert in annual programme strategies, with further expertise in integrated direct response. She has more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of philanthropy, leadership, and communication. Ann currently provides comprehensive fundraising and leadership development services to a variety of non-profit clients. Previously, Ann served as Regional Vice-President of Development for the St. Joseph Health System in California, CEO of the Motion Picture and Television Foundation, and as an executive with an international advertising agency. Ann is an award-winning writer, co-author of a CFRE study course, and a recent recipient of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s Si Seymour Award. Ann is passionate about researching and sharing best practices and forward-thinking ideas with colleagues. She has been a track chair for MDU since 2005.