Acting Head of Philanthropy, The Smith Family

Claire is a senior leader in The Smith Family’s fundraising team, currently supporting the organisation as the Acting Head of Philanthropy.

For over 13 years Claire has worked in a range of fundraising roles both in Australia and the UK. Claire had her start in fundraising as an intern at the McGrath Foundation in 2009 and since then has held roles with The Salvation Army and Cancer Research UK. While working in London, Claire held a position with the Create The Change fundraising campaign which raised 100 million pounds to advance medical research through the building of The Francis Crick Institute. Claire’s experience stretches across Community Fundraising, Major Gifts and Corporate Partnerships.