Committee and Contributors
The Giving Academy Advisory Committee
Antonia Ruffell (Chair), StartGiving
Maree Sidey, Philanthropy Australia
Leah Bennett, First Nations Foundation
John Chambers, Anonymous Trust
Liz Yeo, Paul Ramsay Foundation
Jodi Kennedy, Equity Trustees
Judith Fiander, Australian Philanthropic Services
Lisa George, Macquarie Group Foundation
Sarah Hardy, Philanthropy Australia (formerly of Ross Trust)
David Sloan, Wesley Research Institute
Claire O’Rourke, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network
Kristen Stevenson, Minderoo Foundation
Leeroy Bilney, International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
The Advisory Committee will support the success of The Giving Academy pilot project. The Committee’s role is to:
- Offer strategic insights and guidance into program development, including content, format, and market demand
- Provide guidance, expertise and recommendations at key stages of the project
- Champion the project within professional networks and the philanthropic sector.
The Giving Academy Expert Curriculum Committee - Essentials Course
Anna Marinovich
Dr Elizabeth Branigan
Genevieve Timmons
Georgia Mathews
Heather Lord
Jessica Bulger
Krystian Seibert
Leah Bennett
Dr Madeleine McKinnon
Dr Michael Moran
The Giving Academy Expert Curriculum Committee - Advanced Course
Charlotte Siddle
Dr Elizabeth Branigan
Heather Lord
Jane Hunt
Dr Madeleine McKinnon
Dr Michael Moran
The Giving Academy Expert Content Writers and Contributors
Jo Taylor - Lead Content Expert
Anne Robinson
Dr Elizabeth Branigan
Genevieve Timmons
Georgia Mathews
Jessica Bulger
Krystian Siebert
May Miller-Dawkins
Murray Baird