Launched in 2005, Let’s Talk Marketing provides fundraising and direct marketing solutions for charities and non-profit organisations.
Rick Sillett
Rick Sillett is the Director of Let’s Talk Marketing. Rick is an experienced marketer and fundraiser with a successful track record of initiating business growth in diverse service industries. Since 1983, Rick has held senior and executive management positions in marketing, product development, business development and market research.
After a successful career in the corporate sector, Rick was appointed Fundraising Manager for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (now Vision Australia) and later, Fundraising Manager for Scope Victoria (formerly the Spastic Society). In these roles, Rick was responsible for direct marketing, donor and bequest development, trust income and special events - most notably, RVIB’s Carols by Candlelight.
In 2005, Rick launched Let's Talk Marketing with the goal of assisting charities to build their donor support base via direct marketing. Let’s Talk Marketing continues to specialise in the not-for-profit sector and has been privileged to work with many fantastic charitable organisations.
Rick holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and has lectured in fundraising principles and direct marketing to students of RMIT and Monash University at Masters and undergraduate levels.
Rick is a past Vice-President and Treasurer of the Victorian Chapter of the Fundraising Institute-Australia and has won many awards from the Fundraising Institute, Australia including the National Award for Most Outstanding Fundraising Project in Australia in 2003.
Michael Kyvetos
Michael joined Let’s Talk Marketing in June 2009 subsequent to completing his Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Marketing and Management at La Trobe University.
Far from being a recent graduate who is new to the business world, Michael acquired considerable hands on telemarketing experience whilst studying and has also spent two years in a database and direct marketing role with Harrold’s Menswear.
Aside from being a mad Collingwood supporter, Michael has a strong interest and understanding of IT systems and telecommunications.
Brigid Corponi
Let's Talk Marketing is very pleased to welcome its newest staff member - Brigid Corponi.
Over the past twelve months, LTM has been contacted by various charities seeking assistance with their raffles.
Brigid brings with her a wide range of skills to manage this exciting new area.
Brigid recently returned from the UK after a year teaching music and playing clarinet in the Lambeth Wind Orchestra.
Brigid holds a Degree in Music and a Bachelor of Education and is busily planning her wedding day in March 2011.
Strategic Partnerships
Let's Talk Marketing is proud to work with and recommend the following organisations:
Rick Sillett is the Director of Let’s Talk Marketing. Rick is an experienced marketer and fundraiser with a successful track record of initiating business growth in diverse service industries. Since 1983, Rick has held senior and executive management positions in marketing, product development, business development and market research.
Michael joined Let’s Talk Marketing in June 2009 subsequent to completing his Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Marketing and Management at La Trobe University. 
