Karli Allen (Jacobsson)

Karli is an award winning, driven and dedicated Fundraising and Marketing Director who has proven herself as a leader with over a decade of experience across fundraising, marketing and communications in the not for profit sector. Karli has proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive and profitable fundraising and marketing campaigns, all the while fostering teams, bringing on board new networks and nurturing existing stakeholders. Her experience in building, managing and growing corporate and community partnerships, major funders and philanthropic support across all levels is highly valued. Karli is outcomes focused and thrives in a performance environment, remaining calm under pressure and staying focused on delivering results. She’s been responsible for leading, integrating and empowering the fundraising, marketing and communications programs of a number of local, national and international NFP organisations. Karli’s specialties include; Fundraising, Marketing, Branding and Public Relations, Social Media, Campaign Design and Implementation, Event Management, Diversified Funding Strategies, Community Engagement Programs, Appeals and strategic team building.Karli was an integral leader in the award-winning Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Fundraising Team of the Year 2018, Most Innovative Fundraising Campaign and the National Award for Excellence in Fundraising: Donor Renewal Under $5 Million Revenue in 2018, and in building the 2021 National Award-Winning #BREAKTHEPATTERN campaign also. As an experienced Director, Karli is effective at communicating vision and leading others towards success.In addition to her full time work, she volunteers her time for her families business in the Arts. She is a passionate and committed advocate for children, working actively to assist them to reach their dreams and full potential.