Meet our team

Leigh Cleave

Director
B.Mus. Grad Dip Teaching MBA CFRE FFIA

Leigh has dedicated herself to working with organisations that strive to create a healthy and sustainable future for over 25 years. She has expertise in various aspects of fundraising, including healthcare, medical research, the arts, international development, and community welfare. Leigh has worked with some of the best in the field and has developed skills in community fundraising, event management, annual and emergency appeals, corporate partnerships, institutional giving, major gifts, endowment, and capital campaigns. She has led fundraising and marketing teams in Australia, North America, and Southeast Asia, helping others reach their full potential. Her extensive technical knowledge is grounded in her experience and enriched by the people and organisations she has worked with. Leigh is committed to supporting for-purpose organisations and their leaders. She is Deputy Chair and a member of the Finance & Risk Management Committee of Act for Peace, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Senior Associate at Giving Architects Australia, a Member of AICD, and a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).

Connect on LinkedIn

  • Headshot of Stephanie Wise

    Stephanie Wise

    Consultant
    B.Des, Dip, MFIA

    Stephanie is a passionate fundraiser with over 10 years of experience in events and fundraising across the not-for-profit and arts sectors. She has developed skills in events and project management, community fundraising, philanthropy, appeals, volunteer management, digital fundraising, registration, and ticketing platforms.

    Connect on LinkedIn

  • Headshot of Bridget Brown

    Bridget Brown

    Consultant
    BSc, BA, GradCertBus

    Bridget is a communications professional who has worked for hospitals and not-for-profit organisations in the areas of communications, marketing, event management, project coordination and public relations in Australia and the United Kingdom. She has worked as a consultant for clients in the healthcare sector, the arts and community organisations.

    Connect on LinkedIn

  • Headshot of Peter Cleave

    Peter Cleave

    Consultant
    B.Edu, MPropertySt

    Peter is a highly self-motivated relationship fundraiser who has gained extensive experience in various fundraising programs and activities. He has honed his skills in community fundraising, corporate relations, donor development, major donor stewardship, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event management.

    Connect on LinkedIn