Laurie Staub | Staub Portfolio

Centre for Eye Research Australia Foundation

Directed fundraising efforts from individuals and select group of corporates for leading worldwide eye research centre.

Identified and obtained six-figure grant from pharmaceutical company that supported establishment of a major new initiative within parent organization. Achieved record success within donor community, including 68% increase in response rate of individual donors, 15% increase in new donors, and 80% growth in average individual donation. Catalyzed media coverage of organization’s work through efforts that included a double-page spread in Business Review Weekly and electronic coverage on major news stations.

Liz’s Fund / Royal Women’s Hospital

$100K+ in funds were raised to support basic research, clinical trials and improved care of cancer at the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Liz’s Fund at the Royal Women’s Hospital was established to raise awareness of women’s cancers, and encourage donations for research into improved prevention, diagnosis and treatments.

Festschrift Scientific Meeting & Celebration

Developed, marketed and organised a one day international scientific meeting and celebration dinner upon the retirement of one of Australia’s pre-eminent cardiac surgeons associated with two Melbourne University teaching hospitals.

In a three week period raised over $80,000 from the industry to support Festschrift. Worked closely with medical Professors in developing scientific program and format; liaised with overseas speakers and attendees who came from over eight countries.

Bonacci Group

Bonacci Group is one of Australia’s leading (and award winning) consulting engineer groups focusing on water, structural, civil and infrastructure engineering.)

Worked with the directors to help them understand and embrace marketing, media and political relations. Developed and implemented media strategy resulting in increased media coverage – both in general and trade print media.

Brain Fitness Challenge

Turned “an idea on paper” into a unique, on-line and sustainable image lifting and money raising vehicle within 14 months.

The Brain Fitness Challenge was a FUN seven day on-line competition promoting teamwork through completing daily cognitive challenges. The inaugural Challenge (2010) saw 53 teams of five raise over $120,000.

“Rumors Feast” Fundraiser

A unique fundraising event benefiting the Children’s Protection Society Counselling and Abuse Prevention Programs.

This successful charity event in Melbourne partnered with Australia’s #1 breakfast radio show program, inviting guests to “bring your rumors with you!”

The Australian Pregnant Book

Promoted this author’s book for the Australian market.

Campaign for obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Derrick Thompson, who has delivered more than 6,000 babies in both urban and rural hospitals in Australia.

Rupert Porter Fundraiser

In celebration and support of this artist’s OAZO AIR “International Artist in Residency” grant from the Dutch government.