Impact Strategies

Empowering clients to articulate and secure funding for innovative solutions that drive social change

Problem we solve

Organisations often struggle with grant writing and impact measurement due to a lack of expertise, time constraints, and difficulty understanding funder priorities.

Services

I deliver clarity and effective communication, empowering individuals and organisations to create meaningful impact. With a strategic mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organisational skills, I excel in storytelling, writing, planning, project management, and impact measurement. As a connector, facilitator, and relationship builder, I bring strategic insight, social intelligence, and cross-sector experience to grant writing and beyond.

The following services are designed to help you secure funding and effectively communicate your project's impact.

Grant Strategy and Storytelling

Crafting tailored grant strategies and engaging narratives to enhance your proposals.

Funding Source Knowledge

Understanding and navigating various funding sources and systems.

Grant Application Expertise

Providing in-depth knowledge and guidance through the grant application process.

Project Management and Planning

Offering efficient project management and meticulous planning services.

Impact Measurement

Delivering accurate and insightful impact measurement to demonstrate your project's effectiveness.

Reviewing Grants and Impact Strategies

Evaluating and refining your grant proposals and impact strategies.

Persistence and Determination

Ensuring persistent effort to overcome challenges and secure funding

About Maxine

As a seasoned cross-sector leader with over 20 years of experience, I specialise in securing funding and shaping impactful initiatives. I have successfully raised millions for projects across publishing, IT, sustainability, community services, and health.

In my leadership roles, I serve as Chair of the Social Impact Measurement Australia (SIMNA) Sydney Organising Committee and a member of the 2024 SIMNA Awards Judging Panel, Secretary of the Grants Advisory Committee at Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI), and a member of the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) Research Impact Committee. These positions allow me to shape frameworks for meaningful impact and drive measurable change.

With a Bachelor of Business (Marketing Management) and a Graduate Certificate in Social Impact from the Centre for Social Impact, UNSW (as a Qantas Foundation Scholarship awardee), I bring a wealth of knowledge from the private, public, and philanthropic sectors. I help organisations articulate their impact, align with funder priorities, and overcome resource limitations.

As a facilitator and connector, I provide clarity, communication, and strategic direction to help organisations secure funding and achieve their goals. I believe in the power of collaboration and shared knowledge to create a more meaningful, healthy, and compassionate society.

Project Highlights

SIMNA AWARDS

Since 2014, the SIMNA Awards have celebrated the great work being done across Australia to evidence social change. Through the sharing of work, the SIMNA Awards shine a light on the leaders and learners in the social impact measurement space.

SIMNA Awards Finalist

SIMNA Awards Judging Panel

AAMRI Research Impact Project

The Research Impact Framework provides a foundation for developing standardised measures for research impact by identifying a set of agreed indicators for research translation, knowledge mobilisation activities, and practices which support the translation of research.

AAMRI Impact Research Report

Wide Open Air Exchange

An introduction to impact measurement as a process of demonstrating and articulating the positive impacts of an organisation’s programs and projects beyond the reporting of activities and outcomes.

Impact Measurement Podcast

Call to Action

Let's collaborate to create compelling grant proposals and develop a powerful impact strategy. Reach out today and let's make a difference together!

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From our clients

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I had the pleasure of working in a volunteer capacity with Maxine while at the SIMNA Organising Committee Sydney. She has great knowledge of social impact measurement and is an excellent connector of people and organisations. While at SIMNA, she developed partnerships with other organisations, resulting in collaborative events that promoted knowledge sharing and professional networking in the field. She also cultivated relationships with not-for-profit organisations, expanding SIMNA’s reach and impact.

Maxine has great attention to detail; she is persistent, motivated, and goal-orientated. It’s great to work alongside her.

Paula Simoes dos Santos

Non Executive Director SIMNA

Maxine and I collaborated together in her capacity as Chair of the Sydney Organising Committee of the Social Impact Measurement Network of Australia (SIMNA). Maxine was a great partner throughout - working flexibly to align the goals of our two organisations, make decisions, and bring the event to life. We decided that SIMNA would take the lead role, which meant that she coordinated many different contributions across ~10 supporters. The event was a smashing success - we had +110 registrants and +60 attendees. Everybody was prepared and execution was smooth. I'm grateful for Maxine's co-leadership on this event and would gladly collaborate with her again in the future =)

Maxx Silver

Data x Complexity x Social Impact, Working Group Chair Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA)

I've enjoyed working with Maxine on several successful grant applications at the Children's Medical Research Institute. She is incredibly knowledgeable in philanthropy and consistently demonstrates initiative and strategic thinking. Maxine is intelligent, resourceful, and a great team player who always knows how to navigate challenges and deliver results.

Noa Lamm

Head of the CMRI Nuclear Dynamics Group / Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

Maxine has expertly managed our partnership with CMRI and Pinnacle Charitable Foundation for over 6 years, showcasing exceptional relationship management skills. Her responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to simplify complex research projects have been invaluable. Maxine's contributions have enabled us to celebrate CMRI's leadership and gain valuable insights into their impactful work.

Mary Jung

CEO PNI Foundation

Maxine is an exceptional team member with outstanding organisational skills, a warm personality, and unwavering dedication. Her creative problem-solving, phenomenal listening, and caring nature make her highly recommended for any team.

Lisa Gumieniuk

Mentor

When I was the inaugural chair of the AAMRI Research Impact Working group, we worked together with the group to develop the AAMRI Research Impact Framework. Maxine's expertise and insights into impact measurement were invaluable, particularly with her understanding of social impact and funders, I see that her work on the framework has shaped how CMRI reports on its impactful research, which is great! Maxine was a pleasure to collaborate and work with, and I'd love the opportunity to work with her again.