Kate Eddy

Kate Eddy has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kate is currently the Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships at CARE Australia, a position they have held since September 2022. Prior to that, Kate worked as a Non-Executive Director at Invertebrates Australia starting from December 2023. Kate has also served as the Trusts and Foundations Manager at Brotherhood of St Laurence from January 2021 to September 2022. Kate's previous roles include Senior Development Manager at the University of Melbourne, Philanthropy Manager at Greening Australia, Key Relationships Manager at Bush Heritage Australia, National Membership and Acquisition Manager at The Wilderness Society Australia, and Supporter Marketing Manager at YWCA England & Wales. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Direct Marketing Manager at Opportunity International UK and as a Direct Marketing Officer at Oxfam GB.

Kate Eddy has a history of education and certifications in various fields. Kate obtained a Master of Environment degree from the University of Melbourne, with a focus on Development, Education and Social Change, and Governance, Policy and Markets. Prior to that, they earned a Diploma in Professional Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing. Kate'sundergraduate education includes a BA in Geography from the University of Oxford. Additionally, Kate has obtained various certifications, including Climate Essentials from the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, Climate Leader from The Climate Reality Project, Governance Foundations for not-for-profit directors from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International, and a Certificate of Fundraising Management from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. Kate is also a Professional Member of the Fundraising Institute Australia.