Helen Astbury loves people. She loves talking to them. And she particularly loves learning what motivates them to do what they do. So naturally, she ended up in fundraising!

A passionate fundraising and stakeholder engagement specialist, Astbury has successfully worked with leading state, national and international organisations to deliver outstanding development outcomes across several industries - including medical research, higher education and the arts. 

With over 18 years of experience, Astbury is currently the senior manager, philanthropy and supporter experience for Cancer Council Queensland - responsible for all individual and corporate giving across the state including Gifts in Wills, Major Gifts, Trusts & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, Regular Giving, Direct Mail, General and In Memory donations, acquisition and all aspects of supporter experience.

With a supporter first mentality, Astbury loves taking donors on a journey of giving that is fulfilling and enriching for all involved. Known during her time at QUT as the Septuagenarian Whisperer, talking with donors and finding out exactly what they want is her very mild superpower.