ALUMNI & SUPPORTERS


About Us


The UNSW Foundation was established in 1988 as the University’s fundraising arm. The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the financial and reputational capital of the University.

Led by the UNSW Foundation Board of Directors, our development team is devoted to raising funds to advance UNSW’s aspirations. We create lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations and community groups to meet the goals of UNSW in research, faculty projects, scholarships and capital campaigns.

All donations to the University are administered by the Foundation. If you have any questions or need further information
contact:

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

For an overview of Foundation goals and achievements go to the 2007 UNSW Foundation Annual Report (pdf) and the 2008 UNSW Annual Report (pdf)

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 Board of Directors



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

This will be another busy year for us, as we strive to continue to work with friends and supporters to expand the philanthropic support of the This will be another busy year for us, as we strive to continue to work with friends and supporters to expand the philanthropic support of the University. The Directors and I look forward to working with our many stakeholders on a number of exciting initiatives.

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.
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UNSW Foundation 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
Dr Catherine M R Harris AO PSM
Professor Fred Hilmer AO
Dr Wallace King AO
Prof Kenneth Maher
Dr Peter Mason AM
Ms Christine McNamee Liddy AO
Mr Nicholas Moore
Mr Bruce Morgan
Mr Warwick Negus
Mr Timothy Olsen
Mr Simon Poidevin OAM
Mr Julian Reynolds
Dr Colin Sutton
Sir William Tyree OBE
Mr Albert Wong

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