Meredith is a highly respected digital fundraising leader with more than 35 years’ experience helping charities raise millions of dollars through cause-related marketing partnerships, peer-to-peer fundraising, online events and digital appeals. 

She began her career in fundraising roles at Royal Society for the Blind South Australia and Cancer Council Queensland, before progressing into senior leadership positions at Kids Helpline, Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, and the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.  

As the Managing Director of CauseForce Australia, she implemented the blockbusting Ride to Conquer Cancer and Weekend to End Womens Cancer events in Australia, raising $110 million in 6 years. 

In 2015, Meredith founded HomeMade Digital in Australia. The digital-first agency partners with leading charities in Australia and New Zealand – including the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Starlight Foundation, Mission Australia, MS Plus, Coastguard NZ and more – delivering digital fundraising strategy, integrated communications, appeals and online events. 

In recognition of her contribution to the sector, Meredith was named FIA’s Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year in 2019. She has also served 13 years with FIA across various committee roles, including three years as Chair of the FIA Board.