Dominique Antarakis
Communications Strategist
Training with Dominique has been an integral part of our fundraising and marketing team’s professional growth. It has been important for us to attend and complete Dominique’s courses together; everyone comes back to the office with different pearls. Collectively, these pearls have really resourced us for smarter thinking and working.
Sue Giddens,
Philanthropy and Marketing Director, Cure Kids NZ
Dominique has worked with non-profit and business clients for more than 21 years, helping them communicate more effectively with supporters, prospects and stakeholders.
Dominique’s skill lies in getting to the heart of clients’ communication challenges and guiding them through the maze of misunderstanding and mayhem to a new dawn of clarity and confidence.
Forthright, down to earth and unafraid to use humour to get her point across, Dominique is passionate about giving clients the tools they and their teams need to create impact and change the world. She offers strategic consulting advice, training for teams and individuals, and works with a wider team of creatives who can help bring your message to life.
Capabilities
Brand, marketing and communications
- Communications strategy development
- copywriting/editing/proofing
- graphic design/infographics
- Fundraising campaign communications
Fundraising and partnerships
- Fundraising strategy
- Campaign strategy/planning/management
- Fundraising collateral development
- Fundraising skills training
- Fundraising coaching/mentoring
- Board workshops and advisory
Clients
The Smith Family
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Barnardos
Black Dog Institute
Amnesty International Australia
Qualifications and recognition
Bambuddha Kindness in Business Award
Small Business Human Rights Award
MAICD, MFINZ, MFIA
BA Modern Languages
Board Member, SECNA
Board Member and Secretary, Attitude Foundation (previous)
Dominique and her team responded to our brief with creativity and genuine care in telling the very personal stories of the incredible human rights defenders featured in the pack. Comprehensive concept presentations, strong familiarity with brand guidelines, language and tone made for smooth creative collaboration and a successful end product that met our KPIs for new Confirmed Bequest supporters.
Naomi Vaughn,
Legacy Specialist, Amnesty International Australia
Dominique's team came to me highly recommended by someone I trust so I knew they would be good. However, I was completely blown away by their ability to not only quickly understand our cause but to communicate it with a wonderful combination of need, warmth, empathy and emotion. Small wonder then that our Tax Appeal was outstanding, experiencing a 300% growth year-on-year.
Sani Dowa,
Director of Philanthropy, Engagement & Culture, Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
