SUPPLIER TEAM OF THE YEAR

Marlin Communications

Nominated by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

When COVID-19 arrived in early 2020, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) had a fundraising portfolio of third-party events, with no peer-to-peer or digital campaigns in market or planned. These events were community-based, and within a matter of months all of them were cancelled. The Marlin team were known to PCFA and had worked on different aspects of PCFA’s Individual Giving portfolio over time. PCFA engaged Marlin for advice on the launch of a digital fundraising campaign, and in its inaugural year, amid the chaos of COVID-19, the campaign raised over $1.5M completely exceeding all expectations.

High Commendation

Since then, PCFA has gone on to expand on this work, creating engaging campaigns for Men’s Health Week, Valentine’s Day, and a national Giving Day. Marlin’s creative insights and fundraising expertise have significantly strengthened PCFA’s impact, increasing awareness and income and developing their ability to deliver on the mission. Moreover, the campaigns have allowed men impacted by prostate cancer to engage more openly about the challenges of the disease, creating pathways for overcoming the 70% increased risk of suicide death faced by men with prostate cancer. Through partnering with Marlin, PCFA has strengthened its connections with the Australian community, contributing to social cohesion and healthier lives for all.