Stroke Foundation
Frances Schepisi is currently the National Manager of Gifts in Wills at the Stroke Foundation, a role commenced in April 2022, where a strong passion exists for engaging supporters and promoting legacy gifts. Previously, Frances served as a Call Center Supervisor at Public Outreach Australia & New Zealand from April 2019 to April 2022, leading charity ambassadors in a successful outreach process while also focusing on the Gift in Wills calling segment. Earlier experience includes owning Schepisi Straplan, a strategic planning consultancy for small non-profit organizations from February 2011 to April 2019, which specialized in strategic planning, program development, and grant writing. Educational achievements include a Bachelor's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from La Trobe University and ongoing studies for a Master of Business Administration at the Australian Institute of Management.
Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke. We are the voice of stroke in Australia and we work to: - Raise awareness of the risk factors, signs of stroke and promote healthy lifestyles. - Improve treatment for stroke to save lives and reduce disability. - Improve life after stroke for survivors. - Encourage and facilitate stroke research. - Advocate for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke. - Raise funds from the community, corporate sector and government to continue our mission. Our vision - A world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke. Our mission - Prevent stroke. Save lives. Enhance recovery. Our Values - Courage. Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Leadership.