Nick has over 30 years of experience serving both in-house and as a consultant to philanthropists and organisations in education, health, medical research, arts, public policy, and community service.

His clients have included the University of Melbourne, University Technology Sydney, Canberra Hospital Foundation, National Gallery Singapore, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Grammar School, Hong Kong International School, The Lowy Institute, Lifeline Australia, St Peter’s Cathedral, and The Global Fund.

Before joining Global Philanthropic, Nick built a strong track record in Canada, working with organisations such as the Alberta Lung Association, Leukaemia Research Fund, and Aga Khan Foundation. He was a Senior Development Officer at the University of Alberta during its first comprehensive campaign.

After moving to Australia in 2001, Nick served as Director of Foundation and Alumni Relations at Curtin University. In 2005, he joined the University of Sydney as Director of Development, where he grew annual fundraising revenues from $20M to $75M, ultimately leading to Australia’s first $1B campaign, the Inspired Campaign.

Nick is a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and EducatePlus, the peak body supporting advancement professionals in the education sector in Australia. He is a contributing author to the best-selling book Excellence in Fundraising in Canada: The Definitive Resource for Canadian Fundraisers, and he has presented globally.

Nick also serves on the NORTH Foundation Development Board and has held board positions with the Australian Theatre for Young People, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Leukaemia Research Fund, and the University of Alberta School of Business.

Back to Our People →