Gillian Dodgin is the senior manager of Planned Giving at Monash University, Australia. In 2014, Gillian established a Planned Giving programme and created a targeted strategy for bequest marketing and communications, which has led to a record number of newly confirmed bequests; providing a strong pipeline of future philanthropic funding for the University. Realised bequests are now providing a substantial contribution to Monash University's philanthropic income. Prior to Monash, Gillian held senior marketing and business development roles within professional services firms in the UK and Australia.