Clive has been advising, coaching and training for growth in the for-purpose sector since 2000. He is well regarded as a thought leader, an informed, enthusiastic practitioner and practical presenter.

Clive was President of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) from 2011 to 2013, and a member of the FINZ National Council from 2009 to 2015. He was named a fellow of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand in May 2014.

Clive was the first New Zealander appointed to the Board of CFRE International in 2014, a global accreditation organisation for fundraisers worldwide. In 2017 Clive was appointed to the Responsible Investment Association of Australia Impact Investment Forum committee and was directly involved in establishing New Zealand’s inaugural Impact Investment Advisory Board. This level of international engagement and investment thinking has led to a sound understanding of traditional philanthropy and emerging international best practice in areas such as social impact investment.

Clive leads the Giving Architects teams in Australia and New Zealand. Together they work directly with sector leaders and a broad range of fundraisers. Clients range from some of the largest and most iconic charities, through to local schools and sports clubs.