I’m a solutions-based content marketing and communications specialist, a fundraiser, and a communications professional who thrives on context, empathy, and intellectual curiosity. I’m an optimist by nature, and I combine strategic thinking with practical execution to help organisations grow impact through content, partnerships, and data-driven storytelling. I’ve supported large-scale community fundraising campaigns, managed and curated multi-platform social content, and helped drive engagement and fundraising outcomes—often by translating complex messages into clear, motivating narratives. Outside work, I’m an avid tennis player with a black belt in taekwondo, and I love record-playing sessions, home cooking, travel, and that upbeat mix of focus and creativity that keeps me future-focused.

Keegan Thomson

I’m a solutions-based content marketing and communications specialist, a fundraiser, and a communications professional who thrives on context, empathy, and intellectual curiosity. I’m an optimist by nature, and I combine strategic thinking with practical execution to help organisations grow impact through content, partnerships, and data-driven storytelling. I’ve supported large-scale community fundraising campaigns, managed and curated multi-platform social content, and helped drive engagement and fundraising outcomes—often by translating complex messages into clear, motivating narratives. Outside work, I’m an avid tennis player with a black belt in taekwondo, and I love record-playing sessions, home cooking, travel, and that upbeat mix of focus and creativity that keeps me future-focused.

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I’m a solutions-based content marketing and communications specialist, a fundraiser, and a communications professional who thrives on context, empathy, and intellectual curiosity. I’m an optimist by nature, and I combine strategic thinking with practical execution to help organisations grow impact through content, partnerships, and data-driven storytelling.

I’ve supported large-scale community fundraising campaigns, managed and curated multi-platform social content, and helped drive engagement and fundraising outcomes—often by translating complex messages into clear, motivating narratives. Outside work, I’m an avid tennis player with a black belt in taekwondo, and I love record-playing sessions, home cooking, travel, and that upbeat mix of focus and creativity that keeps me future-focused.

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Work Experience

Social Media Creative Coordinator (Australia for UNHCR & Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR) at UNHCR
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Coordinated, created and curated multi-platform social media content promoting refugee advocacy and fundraising. Supported fundraising goals including community development, digital communications and emergency fundraising periods using organic content plus paid amplification. Managed and cultivated an engaged social media community; coordinated emergency social media communications during fundraising periods. Monitored performance and optimised content for engagement, reach and fundraising gains while working across internal and external stakeholders.
Social Media Creative Coordinator at UNHCR Australia for Aotearoa New Zealand
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Coordinated, created, and curated social media content promoting refugee advocacy and fundraising. Drove content performance resulting in over 2.9 million reach in 2026 (with more than 230,000 engagements). Supported fundraising goals across community development, digital communications, and emergency fundraising periods using social media content and paid amplification. Managed and cultivated a proactive social media community, coordinated emergency social media communications during fundraising emergencies, worked with internal and external stakeholders, monitored content performance, and optimized content for engagement, reach, and fundraising gains.
Communications & Digital Marketing Executive at The Hunger Project Australia
July 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Coordinated the creation, communications, and marketing for two major twice-yearly fundraising campaigns. Managed community fundraising communications including eDMs and fundraising pages for Unleashed Women, City2Surf, and other community fundraising events. Managed data entry into Mailchimp and CRM (Raiser’s Edge) and presented outcomes to the board. Managed donor, youth board, and supplier relationships and coordinated communications deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
Digital Communications & Community Fundraising Advisor at The Hunger Project UK
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported national fundraising communications and marketing projects for the organisation, helping coordinate campaign collateral and digital reporting materials.
Digital Communications & Community Fundraising Advisor (Volunteer) at The Hunger Project UK
January 1, 2020 - Present
Supported national fundraising communications and marketing activities. Helped coordinate campaign communications, assist with marketing projects, and contribute to collateral and digital reporting used for community fundraising initiatives.
Backpack Gallivants — Travel Blog/Career Break at Independent
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Took leave from work to get married and travel; wrote about the journey with content published alongside travel experiences for both personal sharing and storytelling practice.
Digital Media Volunteer at Backpack Gallivants (Travel blog/career break)
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Took a year off to get married and travel. Documented experiences with writing published on a personal travel blog alongside posts shared with family and community audiences.
Communications & Partnerships Specialist at The Hunger Project Australia
April 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Coordinated, created, and managed communications and marketing for major twice-yearly fundraising campaigns, including social media communications. Managed community fundraising communications such as direct messages and fundraising pages for initiatives including Unleashed Women and City2Surf. Coordinated database input into Mailchimp and CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge). Presented campaign results to the board and supported multiple stakeholder relationships including donors and youth board members, as well as suppliers.
Freelance SEO Specialist at Rate City
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Researched and wrote SEO content for newly developed websites with strict deadlines. Produced reports back to the digital editor and pitched/wrote digital media stories. Tracked content requirements and supported multi-platform storytelling. Edited social media content and videos for multi-platform stories and travelled to Hong Kong to report on activism in 2017.
Freelance Digital Journalist at The QUO
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Created and published digital journalism pieces, contributing to online media content and storytelling.
Communications & Fundraising Consultant at Queen of Hearts Community Foundation
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Advised on communications and fundraising. Supported development and delivery of marketing materials and reporting used to communicate campaign results to stakeholders.
Assistant Editor & Community Journalist at Nepean News & Western News
March 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Wrote approximately 14 stories per week covering politics, community issues, features, and in-depth interviews with local politicians and councilors. Produced video content to accompany stories and coordinated editorial meetings on a casual basis.
Digital Media Volunteer at FBiR Radio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Volunteer digital media role supporting content creation and digital communications needs.
Digital Media Volunteer at FBi Radio
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Produced and supported digital media content as a volunteer, contributing to online storytelling and communications initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Communications at Western Sydney University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Graduate Certificate of Commercial Radio Broadcasting at Australia Film, Television and Radio School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Fundraising short course at Fundraising Institute of Australia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Communications at Western Sydney University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Graduate Certificate of Commercial Radio Broadcasting at Australia Film, Television and Radio School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Fundraising Short Course at Fundraising Institute of Australia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Fundraising short course (Fundraising Institute of Australia)
January 1, 2020 - July 29, 2026
International/Travel Scholarship (Hong Kong and China study photojournalism)
January 1, 2015 - July 29, 2026
Scholarship to travel (Hong Kong and China) for study in photojournalism
January 1, 2015 - July 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services