Kimberly Downes
Philanthropy & Fundraising StrategistIt’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.
A famous quote by Mother Theresa that resonates with me. Every organisation must live their mission and develop their own culture of philanthropy. My role is to help your organisation become financially sustainable.
About Me
With more than 30 years’ experience in fundraising and philanthropy Kim Downes is a recognised accomplished senior fundraising strategist with extensive experience in the education, religious, arts and healthcare sectors. Her expertise includes: major gifts, capital campaigns, annual campaigns, prospect research, Trust and Foundation relationships and proposals, event management, donor protocols, donor recognition, donor segmentation, public relations, publications, marketing and alumni programs, staff recruitment, volunteer and Board training and development.
During her career Kimberly has completed extensive studies regarding how to create a culture of philanthropy; how to assist organisations to become donor-centric and how to engage women as donors in the major gifts space.
She has published a research report on The Role and Influence of Women in Australian Philanthropy and is a co-author of the book Rise Above, Beyond Ordinary.
Kim has served on several NFP Boards and is currently a Co-Chair of the Australian Pituitary Foundation. She is a member of Business in Heels and G100. She is also a specialist consultant for Giving Connect.
She has a history of presenting at FIA, EducatePlus, Fundraising and Philanthropy, Philanthropy Australia and CASE Conferences.
Kimberly D Downes
CFRE, FFIA, CAP Philanthropy and Fundraising Strategist
Specialisations
Articulating your vision to inspire giving
Creating a culture of philanthropy
Engaging women as donors
Capital campaign planning and implementation
Developing a case for support
Donor relations and stewardship
Major gift fundraising
Donor engagement
Strategic planning
Events
Marketing strategies
Stewardship and Cultivation Plans
Bequest programs
Contributing to the cause
Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) promotes excellence in fundraising by supporting our members to achieve ethical best-practice fundraising and by recognising their achievements as fundraising professionals. Our professional honours system recognises distinguished service from our membership, those who uphold the very highest professional and ethical standards of fundraising and who have made a significant contribution and impact to our society.
This year, at the Annual General Meeting held on 29 February 2024, FIA warmly congratulated Kimberly Downes, CFRE for achieving the honour of Fellow in recognition of her distinguished service and contribution to the fundraising profession.
Get in touch today…
Complete the form below or email us directly at: philadvisor@gmail.com