About UNSW Foundation


The UNSW Foundation office promotes philanthropy, sponsorships, and alumni appeals to support the University’s goals in research, faculty projects, scholarships, community engagement and capital works. Through the UNSW Foundation office, donors, supporters and alumni participate in building, sustaining and advancing the University. The Foundation office receives contributions made by alumni, supporters, private foundations and corporations; invests and manages the contributions to protect and enhance their value; and disburses them to UNSW’s faculties and divisions.

UNSW is committed to consistent and transparent administration and reporting of all fundraising contributions through the UNSW Foundation office. The UNSW Foundation office is a division of UNSW responsible for the core activities of Alumni Relations, Development and Advancement Services

If you have any questions or need further information about Alumni Relations, Development or Advancement Services please contact:

UNSW Foundation office:
ph: +61 (2) 9385 3202
email: unswfoundation@unsw.edu.au

or

UNSW Alumni Relations:
ph: +61 (2) 9385 3279
email: alumni@unsw.edu.au
or connect with other alumni at UNSWorld Alumni Online

The UNSW Foundation Limited

The UNSW Foundation Limited was established in 1988 as the University’s fundraising arm. Today, the University’s commitment to support UNSW’s key priorities in research, student experience and community engagement through fundraising is ongoing.

David Gonski AC, UNSW Chancellor and Chairman of the UNSW Foundation Limited, and the Board of Directors
are dedicated to building dynamic partnerships to support key research objectives and other University priorities. The Foundation Chief Executive, Jennifer Bott is a member of the senior executive team of the University reporting jointly to the Vice-Chancellor and to the Chairman of the Foundation Limited Board (the Chancellor).

For our international alumni and supporters UNSW has established foundations in the U.S. and Hong Kong -
The UNSW Hong Kong Foundation Ltd
UNSW & Study Abroad - Friends and US Alumni Inc

All donations to the University are administered by the UNSW Foundation office. If you have any questions or need further information about either Development or Alumni Relations contact:

UNSW Foundation
tel: +61 (2) 9385 3202
fax: +61 (2) 9385 3278
email:unswfoundation@unsw.edu.au

For an overview of the UNSW Foundation goals and achievements go to the 2010 UNSW Annual Report - Community Engagement p26

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office under item 1 of section 30-15 (Subdivision 30-BA) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.


A Word from the Chairman of the UNSW Foundation Limited Board of Directors

David Gonski photo
David Gonski AC (BCom ’76 LLB '77)
Chancellor, UNSW
Chair, UNSW Foundation Limited Board

"As the University's main fundraising arm, the UNSW Foundation plays a crucial role in providing a basis for enhancing the lives of our students, ensuring the continued excellence of our research, and bringing to fruition the many other aspects of our mission. I am pleased and honoured to be able to carry on the fine work of the previous Chairs dedicated to continuing to grow a legacy for future generations.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every donor for their outstanding support. Through the commitment and leadership of the University's many benefactors, this fine institution continues to thrive and contribute to society. A gift today is a sound investment in the future for all of us.
"

UNSW Foundation Limited Board of Directors

Mr David Gonski AC (Chair)
Mr Richard Alcock
Mr Robert Barry
Dr Anthony R Berg AM
Mr Alexander Boyarsky
Dr Holly Forsyth
Mr Daniel Gauchat
Professor Margaret Harding
Dr Catherine M R Harris AO PSM
Professor Fred Hilmer AO
Ms Cassandra Kelly
Dr Wallace King AO
Prof Kenneth Maher
Dr Peter Mason AM
Ms Christine McNamee Liddy AO
Mr Bruce Morgan
Mr Warwick Negus
Mr Timothy Olsen
Mr Simon Poidevin OAM
Mr Julian Reynolds
Ms Jillian Segal AM
Dr Colin Sutton
Sir William Tyree OBE
Mr Albert Wong

A brief history of each of the Board of Directors(pdf).

UNSW & Study Abroad - Friends and US Alumni Inc. Board of Directors

Mr Peter Hearl (Chairman)
Ms Jennifer Bott
Mr Douglas N. Daft AC
Mr Michael Dorrell
Mr William Kerr
Mr Kevin Lott
Ms Madeleine Tan
Mr Joshua Young
Ms Stergitsa Zamagias

A brief history of each of the Board of Directors(pdf).

UNSW Hong Kong Foundation Ltd. Board of Directors

Mr Ronald Yuen Cheung Lu
Ms Jennifer Bott
Mr Roderick William Houng-Lee
Ms Jennifer Suzanne Lang

A brief history of each of the Board of Directors(pdf).