Fae is an experienced management consultant who specialises in strategy, evaluation and of course, pitch coaching. She has been pitch coaching with The Funding Network for over five years and loves seeing the difference TFN makes to charities and people needing support around the world. She is based in Hobart, Tasmania.
Fuel your fundraising
Help your non-profit build their skills capacity in pitching your mission, demonstrating your impact and securing better funding partnerships with our Impact Storytelling & Pitch Coaching workshops.
Non-Profit Workshops
These intensive workshops use proven communications techniques to give participants a clear framework to engage and inspire both online and in-person.
Participants consistently confirm that the skills gained at these workshops present a lasting value with transferable communication skills that can be used across their organisation.
The skills gained through these workshops lead to:
- Successful funding and grant applications
- The perfect elevator pitch
- Lasting networking relationships
- Effectively utilise storytelling to fundraise
Pitch Coaching and Capacity Building Workshops
TFN offers standalone workshops to non-profit leadership teams, boards of directors, neighbourhood houses and other community organisations.
What are they?
TFN’s workshops incorporate pitch coaching, impact storytelling and presentation skills. Delivered in an interactive style, these workshops are a dynamic mix of communications theory, storytelling and presentation practice alongside 1:1 coaching and feedback.
Who are they for?
These workshops are useful across all tiers of an organisation to ensure everyone is on message. Give your staff the skills to effectively communicate your mission and impact. Your board, executive leadership staff and volunteers will also directly benefit from the skills they take away from these workshops.
What do you get?
Participants walk away with practical skills to fuel their fundraising. Participants also receive TFN's Pitch With Purpose digital toolkit, covering the workshop's learnings as well as other useful resources and tips that will help you take your fundraising from good to great!
Workshop Formats:
- Full-day Masterclass, in-person workshop
- Half-day, in-person workshop
- Virtual workshop, delivered across two 2.5 hour sessions approximately 1 week apart.
Find out more about how Pitch Coaching can benefit your organisation.
The Funding Network (TFN) has delivered pitch coaching workshops to almost 2,000 non-profit leaders since its inception in 2013. Over the years, for-purpose organisations who have participated in these workshops and pitched at a live crowdfunding event have gone on to collectively raise over $32 million from funders across Australia.
Testimonials
We had an opportunity to scale and expand which involved delivering a pitch and supplying a written application. I thought back to what I’d learned at TFN’s workshops, and we ended up being successful!
Zoë Caplen-BlackCEO, Happy Paws Happy Hearts 
The power of storytelling and the ability to engage people about what all of us in this sector do is so critical to the impact we have. TFN’s coaching was transformative for us. It's one of the most powerful skills you can have.
Gabrielle MordyArtistic Director & CEO of Studio A 
The experience with TFN was priceless. Not just for the organisation as a whole and the funding that came from the event but also the personal development through the pitch coaching. I've used the knowledge from the pitch practice continuously when presenting the organisation to funders, donors and at forums. It’s helped me be more confident in communicating our message to the public.
Chris LombardoCEO, Bridge Darebin 
Through TFN there is greater awareness, new connections and contacts, new opportunities and endorsements. And through all of this the pitch coaching has been the most amazing support to me.
Alicia KennedyCEO, Cherished Pets 
Book your non-profit workshop with TFN today
Meet the Coaches
Our workshops are delivered by some of the best and most effective communicators in Australia.
Emily is the founder and Managing Director of Parkour Consulting, a full service strategy and people consultancy. Prior to launching Parkour Consulting, Emily led the global Strategy and People Enablement function for Macquarie Group’s Financial Management Group (FMG), a division of 2,000 people located across 28 offices globally.
Emily CarrPitch Coach 
Matt is an experienced facilitator, host, speaker and musician. A long-time advocate for environmental and social justice causes, Matt brings authenticity, creativity and humour to his work supporting people with passion and who want to create a better world.
Matt WickingPitch Coach 
Fae is an accredited coach, leadership and organisational development consultant with experience in strategy development, strategic planning and evaluation. Prior to consultancy, Fae spent 17 years in the public sector across strategic development, policy, planning and performance, and marketing; and worked in the private sector as a journalist and editor. Fae holds a Master of Science.
Fae RobinsonPitch Coach 
Fae Robinson
Pitch Coach (consultant)
Julia Limb
Pitch Coach (consultant)
Julia is an experienced educator and communicator who believes in the power of a really good story. She has worked in philanthropy, media and education with roles in broadcasting, academia and philanthropy. She volunteers for a number of not-for-profits in Sydney with a focus on the circular economy and addressing inequality.
Matt Wicking
MC & Pledging Facilitator (consultant)
Matt is an experienced facilitator, host, speaker and musician. A long-time advocate for environmental and social justice causes, Matt brings authenticity, creativity and humour to his work supporting those who want to create a better world.
Richard Duncan
Pitch Coach (consultant)
Richard is a consultant in image and change management with 30 years’ experience in helping corporations and charities overcome their business challenges and problems. He has worked for over 20 charities internationally across a multitude of categories, including Red Cross, Born Free Foundation, Wesley Mission, Lifeline, Wayside Chapel, Stand Tall and the Raise Foundation. Richard is also a motivational speaker and presentation skills coaching and pitching specialist.
Emily Carr
Pitch Coach (Consultant)
Emily is the founder and Managing Director of Parkour Consulting, a full service strategy and people consultancy. Prior to launching Parkour Consulting, Emily led the global Strategy and People Enablement function for Macquarie Group’s Financial Management Group (FMG), a division of 2,000 people located across 28 offices globally.
John Loebmann
Pitch Coach, MC & Pledging Facilitator (consultant)
John has spent the last decade coaching individuals and teams to deliver compelling and persuasive pitches. He understands what is required to evoke emotion and connect with the audience. He has worked with numerous people and organisations, from small and medium-sized businesses to multinationals.