Mary Chackola Director, Engagement (VIC/TAS)

Mary is a passionate marketing and fundraising professional with over a decade of experience driving growth across both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and the UK.

She brings with her a wealth of expertise in stakeholder engagement, member experience management, and strategic marketing. Her corporate background includes leading growth initiatives and marketing strategies that delivered measurable impact, complementing her work in the philanthropic space. In previous roles at Make-A-Wish and Cancer Council Victoria, Mary led high-performing fundraising teams to develop and implement mass market, multi-channel campaigns that achieved significant revenue and donor growth.

Mary is committed to using her skills to grow generosity and inclusiveness in philanthropy, leveraging her cross-sector experience to build meaningful connections and drive sustainable outcomes.