Advancing Philanthropy at UWS

The University of Western Sydney is embarking on an exciting new approach to philanthropy in 2013.

Changing conditions and expectations of institutions in the Australian higher education sector demand that modern universities challenge traditional approaches and seek out alternative sources of support, beyond government funding.

We are very fortunate at UWS to already benefit from the support of many donors and friends, including alumni and staff, community members and organisations throughout Western Sydney and beyond.

We want to achieve even greater success in future through more effective engagement with our supporters. 

Recent changes in the regulatory environment through the creation of the Australian Charities and Nonprofits Commission (ACNC) and changes to the rules governing gifts between public and private ancillary funds require that the University reconsider existing structures to support philanthropy.

As a result, we have reviewed our engagement activities and benchmarked our approach against best practice institutions in Australia and worldwide; it is based on these insights and our strong vision for the future that we introduce this new way forward in 2013. 

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 27 February 2013, the new model for philanthropy will see the establishment of a new structure for the UWS Foundation away from the existing separate Foundation entity to bring these activities inside the institution. The new UWS Foundation Council will be linked directly to the UWS Board of Trustees to oversee and support fundraising efforts. 

The new approach to philanthropy will also include an expansion of operational activities to support engagement and fundraising at UWS through a proposed Office of Advancement.

Find out more about the new UWS Foundation Council and our plans for the future of philanthropy at UWS. 

We invite you to comment on your experiences of philanthropy at UWS and our proposed changes through our feedback form.