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Vicki Rasmussen, FFIA, CFRE

Chief Executive Officer

“I love working at Charlies Foundation for Research because I see, every day, the difference philanthropy makes. Behind every grant is a patient, a family, and a clinician striving for better outcomes. Being able to connect our community’s generosity with world class research and care is a privilege, and it’s what continues to inspire me.”

Vicki Rasmussen is a highly respected not for profit leader and career fundraiser with more than 30 years’ experience across Australia’s philanthropic and community sectors.

Since joining Charlies Foundation for Research in 2016, Vicki has led the organisation through a period of significant growth and maturity, strengthening governance, profile and fundraising capability while deepening its impact in medical research and patient centred care. She brings a strategic, donor focused approach to leadership, grounded in the belief that meaningful philanthropy is built on trust, partnership and shared purpose.

Over her career, Vicki has been responsible for multiple multimillion dollar campaigns and has worked closely with leading philanthropists, business leaders and advocates to deliver ambitious outcomes. Her experience spans all areas of fundraising, giving her a strong analytical lens and a practical understanding of what it takes to build sustainable philanthropic organisations.

Vicki is Chair of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) and currently Chairs the FIA Fellows Committee. She is the immediate past Chair of the FIA Foundation and holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation. In recognition of her contribution to the profession, Vicki was awarded the Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year in 2018.

Outside of work, Vicki is deeply committed to community service and volunteers as a Director of Surf Life Saving WA. She values time with family and friends, staying active, and being part of a community that looks out for one another, values that strongly align with her leadership at the Foundation.

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