“Trish Pinto is UNIQUE in Melbourne’s elite cadre of strategic fundraisers.”
“After several decades of achievementS in the sector, she knows what makes philanthropy tick, is adept at finding and building the right partnerships for her clients, and can take on what many might think are difficult scenarios, transforming them into successful fundraisers and grant recipients.”
“And she’s got a heart, and a conscience, plus a soft spot for NFPs.”
Gayle Austen, Board Chair and Director, Journalist, Communications Professional
“Trish works seamlessly and collaboratively with in-house comms and fundraising teams. Trish’s philanthropic, grants and donor networks and knowledge are extensive and incredibly valuable to charities.”
“She’s a great person to have in your corner!”
Kathy Cogo, Environmental Communications Specialist
“It takes like-minded souls to change the world. We’ve made amazing headway in fundraising, with Trish|DARK HORSE playing a key role in our early wins.”
Mr James Tutton, Co-founder Smiling Mind, Founder Moonlight Cinema, Entrepreneur
“I have worked with Trish for 10 years across four organisations. Trish delivers above expectations again and again.”
“One of Trish’s skills is how she ‘gets’ community organisations and social justice issues. this means that she helps tell their story better.”
Christina Jenkins, Program Manager, AVI’s Aboriginal Volunteer Program; Restless Development Australia founder
"Trish is a skilled and dedicated professional with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. She was invaluable in supporting the fundraising for BIG NAME NO BLANKETS.”
“TRish has a fine tuned delicacy when framing arguments and understanding alignments when building a Case for Support. She has a keen eye when matching prospective supporters to a cause."
Kirsty Hillhouse Development Manager, Ilbijeri Theatre
“WHEN TRISH AND DARK HORSE COMMUNICATIONS ARE ON THE CASE I GET EXCITED ABOUT THE FUNDRAISING COMMS I’M GOING TO SEE. I’VE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.”
Serhat Abdurazak, REAL Fundraising