Movers & Shakers


Every year we celebrate talented fundraisers whose results are “above and beyond”, moving the dial for their organisation and sometimes even the profession.

cassandra allen

National Head of Development, OzHarvest 

Jennifer Birks

Chief Marketing, Fundraising and Development Officer – Foodbank NSW & ACT

Catherine Brooks

CEO, Equitable Philanthropy

Anne McFadden

Director of Planned Giving, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation

Shelley Mason

Senior Manager, Key Relationships – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

Braden Spencer

General Manager of Fundraising, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Claudia Wade

Head of Philanthropy, Bush Heritage Australia

“Fundraising is a team sport. The more senior you become, the broader the team gets. This means the key to success is much less about what you know or how smart you are, but how you and those around you can best work together. Finding great people to work with, understanding how to work most effectively with them, and caring for them and the outcomes you create together is what matters most.” 
2024 Mover & Shaker, Tom Duggan

About Movers & Shakers

Celebrating exceptional fundraisers and their impact

Recognising talented fundraisers as Movers & Shakers is more than just an accolade — it’s about acknowledging and celebrating individuals who achieve exceptional results, inspire change and lead with purpose. It’s about fundraisers who go ‘above and beyond’. 

F&P Movers & Shakers embody the spirit of fundraising and philanthropy. By celebrating them, we honour their skills, abilities, impact and passion for the sector.  

Judging criteria

Fundraising professionals at any stage of their career are eligible for nomination.

How do we choose Movers & Shakers?

A rigorous process is used to assess nominations and ensure that information provided is accurate, relevant and verifiable. Please read the judging criteria.

Recognition and acknowledgement

It’s important to celebrate exceptional fundraisers. Acknowledging their work amplifies their impact and provides a platform to inspire others in the sector.

We reveal and celebrate our Movers & Shakers at the Fundraising Forum, F&P’s flagship conference, which takes place at the end of August every year.

Movers & Shakers will also be profiled in a special F&P editorial feature.

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We did not do Movers & Shakers due to Covid-19