Ferdi Fourie is a senior fundraising leader at Edith Cowan University, bringing over 15 years’ experience across Australia and New Zealand in higher education, international aid and the not-for-profit sector. He has led high-performing fundraising teams across bequests, major gifts, grants, community and face-to-face programs, raising millions of dollars for the sector, most recently leading a significant multi-million dollar campaign for ECU. Known for his collaborative leadership style and passion for impact, Ferdi specialises in building strong partnerships that transform lives through education and drive meaningful community outcomes.