Helping for-purpose organisations win funding and reform.

Anna is a Principal at First Tier Media and is a proven and creative philanthropy, fundraising and communications executive. She is passionate about developing messages and approaches which deliver transformative results. She thrives in helping the best work get to the right audiences. 

She sits on multiple boards in the philanthropic and for purpose space and is never happier than when brokering a successful match between doers and donors who are passionate about systemic change and meaningful social justice.

Anna has a particular interest in promoting meaningful refugee leadership, and is a founding board member of Refugee Leadership Alliance, designed to increase links, funds and opportunities for refugee leaders in our region. 

David is a highly experienced media and lobbying consultant in the for-purpose sector; representing some of Australia’s leading for-purpose organisations across sectors including disability, youth homelessness, family and communities, unions, aid and screen.

Whether it’s media assistance, campaigning, or strategic advice, David helps clients successfully advance their funding and reform agendas.

From winning significant program funding, introducing pilot programs, national reform wins, to getting a 23% swing in a single seat campaign, David positions his clients to win.

Ask David about the national, state and local campaigns he’s successfully run and how those strategies can help you.

John is a seasoned broadcast journalist and media advisor with over 23 years of experience working for prestigious media organisations including the BBC and ABC. 

He has excelled in leadership, production, and presentation roles, particularly in sports, collaborating with national bodies and the Premier League. 

John has worked with not-for-profits in sectors ranging from mental health, disability service providers and addiction. 

Now a Communications and Media Advisor at First Tier Media, John helps craft media strategies and manage media relations across many sectors. 

He specialises in equipping CEOs to engage effectively with their audiences and securing media opportunities for clients nationwide.

Imogen loves words and the power they have to share knowledge and ideas. As a publisher, editor and program manager at some of publishing’s most iconic houses, she has helped brands from Lonely Planet to Oxford University Press find their audience and deliver their message.

To her surprise, she’s also developed a love of spreadsheets, GANTT charts and file management. This combination of skills means at FTM, she can keep your content, key messages and timelines tight, well-directed and relevant.

Laila brings a unique wealth of knowledge to the Business Development Manager role, with previous experience as a Childhood Educator. 

Having studied Early Childhood Education at Victoria University, Laila has interests in children and women’s rights with a particular focus on child safety. 

Laila brings her knack for social responsibility, assessment and evaluation expertise, and sharpened communication skills to build a socially conscious client-base.