ANU Foundation Board
The ANU Foundation is the governance framework for all gifts made to the University. It ensures that ANU maintains the highest standards in relation to its fundraising activities and that gifts made to the University are properly used and appropriately accounted for.
The ANU Foundation was established on 1 January 2019 by The Australian National University (ANU Foundation) Statute 2018.
The ANU Foundation Board is the key oversight body for the ANU Foundation, advising Council and the Vice-Chancellor on the governance, management and performance of the University's fundraising activities and of all gift funds. The Board holds the University accountable for the responsible financial and risk management of all gift funds within the ANU Foundation, ensuring that monies are disbursed and activities supported in line with donor wishes and for the life of each gift.
Member
| Category | Member | Term expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Chair - Council Appointee | Mr David Olsson AM | 31 Dec 2027 |
| Deputy Chair - Council Appointee | Ms Michelle Melbourne | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Council Appointee | Ms Cath Ingram | 01 Jul 2027 |
| Ms Penelope Winn | 06 Oct 2028 | |
| Vacant | ||
| Chancellor | The Hon Julie Bishop | Ex-officio |
| Vice-Chancellor and President | Professor Genevieve Bell | Ex-officio |
| Provost and Senior Vice-President | Professor Rebekah Brown | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Chancellor | Ms Alison Kitchen AM | Ex-officio |
| Chief Financial Officer | Mr Michael Lonergan | Ex-officio |
| Vice-President (Advancement) | Mr Alex Furman | Ex-officio |
| Student Member | Ms Brenna Barker-Lamb | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Indigenous Member | Vacant |
Meetings
| Date & Location | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 31 Jul, 1.00 pm Mills Room, Chancelry | |
| Wednesday 13 Nov, 1.00 pm Mills Room, Chancelry |
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Policies
Contact
- Ms Karen Hardiman
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