Low Bono Consulting Services for Not for Profit Organisations

You may be familiar with pro-bono services, where individuals and organisations generously offer their skills for free to uplift the community. We are proud to present our unique low-bono service, which elegantly combines the principles of low-bono and pro-bono.

Our low bono offering means we provide our services at a significantly reduced rate, making them accessible without compromising quality. On the pro bono side, we take great pride in donating 100% of the fees we collect to Social Venture Partners Melbourne, a venture philanthropy group chaired by Paul Higgins.

This vital organisation provides pro-bono services to innovative not-for-profit organisations dedicated to assisting young people experiencing disadvantage so they can maximise their potential.

Our team consists of exceptionally skilled consultants who volunteer their expertise to deliver world-class services to the not-for-profit sector. They are inspired by a commitment to excellence and a heartfelt desire to give back to their communities.

When you choose us to fulfil your project needs, you’re not just getting a top-tier team committed to your success; you’re also making a meaningful investment in the future of the not-for-profit sector. Every dollar you spend will directly support initiatives that uplift and empower other organisations striving to make a difference. Together, let’s turn your mission into reality while fostering positive change in our communities.

We can assemble a team that meets your needs from our highly experience team of consultants that provide a wide range of skills and experience. In some cases, we may bring in others from our network to provide skills that are required for a specific project. Full resumes of the proposed team will be provided in tender response documents.

Education/Training

First-class degree in veterinary science, research degree in diagnostic technology, Masters degree in Strategic Foresight. Graduate Williamson Community Leadership program. Certified platform model facilitator and graduate of the AICD Directors Program.

Experience

Experience on multiple commercial and industry boards in food supply chains from farm to retail, and the not-for-profit sector. Foresight and strategy consulting in the agricultural, banking and investment, not for profit, government, NGO, telecommunication and council sectors. Venture philanthropy.

Special Interests

Foresight and strategy, technology and its effects on business models, Wardley mapping, platform strategy, agriculture, politics, and new organisational structures. Board game design. Stakeholder consultation and facilitation.

Education/Training

Bachelor of Arts – Community Development. Graduate Certificate of Social Impact (Swinburne University)

Experience

Multiple sponsorship and fund-raising roles including Foundation Director (Northern Health), Bequest and Major Donor Manager (Caulfield Grammar), Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Manager (Western Health Foundation),

Special Interests

Fund raising, sponsorship and stakeholder engagement. Revenue diversification and fundraising strategic planning and implementation.  Not for Profit Board Governance.

Education/Training

BMus (University of Melbourne), DipEd (La Trobe University), MEdAdmin (University of New England), MBA (Durham University, UK), MAICD. Accredited Everything DiSC® Facilitator. Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring (Institute of Leadership & Management)

Experience

School teacher rising to the role of principal. Managing Director, United Learning (UK) and Acting Chief Executive. Director and Senior Consultant, Marlow Jones Education. Director of Tombolo Academy

Special Interests

Working with young people. Organisational design and governance. Not for profit organisations and coaching.

Education/Training

Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australia. MBA (Southern Cross University, Australia), Masters degree in Computer Science (University of Delhi), Honours degree in Economics (BA) – (University of Delhi)

Experience

Multiple senior technology roles At Energy Australia, NAB, Australian Super and the EPA

Special Interests

Development and execution of IT strategies and roadmaps. Building high-performing teams and developing bench strength. IT security controls in response to evolving threat environments. Integrating IT systems in business strategies. Governance and risk management.

Education/Training

Diploma in Accountancy, Auckland Institute of Technology (NZ). Diploma in Business Studies, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (NZ). Contract Law for Managers, Swinburne University

Foundations of Directorship, Australian Institute of Company

Experience

Commercial Manager and General Manager (customer care) for Service Stream. Contract & Portfolio Manager (NBN Co Ltd). Business Manager and Interim CEO (Collingwood Children’s Farm). Finance manager Blue Light Victoria Inc.

Special Interests

Financial management and pricing strategies. Contract negotiations. Not for profit organisations.

Education/Training

Graduate Certificate, Evaluation University of Melbourne. Graduate Diploma, Social

Impact Centre for Social Impact, University of NSW. Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion James Cook University. Bachelor of Business [Marketing] RMIT.

Experience

General Manager (Australian Women’s Basketball Players Association) AUSTRALIAN Senior health advisor (ACT Government and Hume City Council). Strategic Program Manager (Alcohol and Drug Foundation). Manager “Love the Game” and Director, Prevention (Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation)

Special Interests

Impact design and measurement in the not-for-profit sector. Sport and its role in social change and health outcomes.

Education/Training

Ph.D. in Robotics from the Australian Centre for Field Robotics. B.E./B.Sc. (1st class Honours) from the University of Sydney Majors: Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, and Computational Science

Experience

Multiple technology roles including Product Architect at Telstra, Head of Engineering at Cooltrax and Head of Software at Control Bionics. Co-Founder and CTO of Cubescape. Owner of Triple Point Games.

Special Interests

Technology, software development and robotics. Founding companies. Board game design.

Education/Training

Masters in Physics (Specialising in Microprocessors) Chennai. Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Analysis and Design Chennai Short Course on SaaS in Cloud, California

Experience

Senior Development and Delivery Manager for technology projects at Woolworths. Executive Manager (Digital and Cybersecurity) for Commonwealth Bank. Head of Technology for Jetstar. Head of Digital product and Delivery, Lend Lease. Head of Business Engagement and Delivery, Ingenia Communities. Founder of Edtech startup to bridge technology students to their first jobs.

Special Interests

Driving technology strategy through to execution, operationalising startups into scalable enterprises, leveraging technology to deliver meaningful business outcomes. Advocating for increasing opportunities for women, migrants, and women of colour in technology.

Education/Training

Bachelor of Community Development and Post Grad Dip Community Business Management 

Experience

Leading complex not for profit community service organisations with multidisciplinary teams in both full time and consulting roles. CEO, Springvale Community Aid & Advice Bureau, CEO, Diaspora Action Australia, Victorian Sector Representative and Secretary – Settlement Council of Australia National Board. Numerous advisory panel roles including the Victorian Mental Health Royal Commission Cultural Diversity and the National Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Abuse.

Special Interests

Community services and development. The not-for-profit sector in general and organisations serving young people in particular. Social inclusion and access to justice. Not for profit mergers and acquisitions.

Education/Training

Master of Medical Science. Certified Dangerous Goods Consultant with the Australian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants. Approved dangerous goods trainer with Civil Aviation Authority of Australia.

Experience

Public Health Officer at NSW Health from 1990 to 1999. Managing Director of Marair Dangerous Goods Specialists. Managing Director of Dangerous Goods Network. Chief Knowledge Officer at Dangerous Goods Technologies.

Special Interests

Creating and driving innovative business models. Regulation and compliance. Training and knowledge transfer. Business development and management.

Education/Training

BA Hons 2:1 In Computing & Information Systems. Numerous strategic, product and technology courses from Google Ventures, Section, Strategyzer, and Standford Design School  

Experience

ThoughtWorks, Principal Consultant & Global Practice Lead. Vodafone, Head Of Service Strategy & Product Capability. Telstra, GM of Customer Experience Strategy & Design. Founder Peerzee. Endava, Lexicon, Partner & Director of Studios 

Special Interests

Product Discovery & Validation, User-Centered Design & Research, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution, LLM’s 

Education/Training

Bachelor of Arts – Advertising, McKinsey Executive Leadership Program, REA Group ‘Leadership Difference’ Program, Nissan National Leadership Program

Experience

Extensive experience leading marketing, sales, enablement and operations teams across tech, automotive, retail and ecommerce organisations. REA Group, Renault, Cargo Crew, M&C Saatchi. Currently consulting at Getting Traction.

Special Interests

Go-to-market strategy and execution, B2B & B2C marketing and sales, enablement, CX, leadership development and cross functional collaboration