Jo established Strategic Grants in 2009. In 2012 she launched what is now, GEMS – Grants Expertise Management Systems – New Zealand and Australia’s largest online grant-seeking management platform. Jo leads a passionate team of 35, who are all dedicated to working collaboratively with for-purpose organisations to build their capacity and secure grant funding to deliver vital projects to achieve their mission.
With a background in Business, Marketing, IT and Fundraising, Jo’s strong communication skills and ability to apply strategic thinking and solutions to challenges faced by NFPs, has seen the business help hundreds of organisations raise funds to deliver their mission through effective funding and engagement strategies.

Jo is a regular presenter at philanthropy and fundraising conferences and is known for her engaging training techniques and facilitation of strategic planning workshops.

Jo is also a Founder of Women & Change, a Brisbane women’s giving circle, Founding Fifty Member of River North Community Foundation and a member of 100 Women. Jo also sits on the Board of The Project Rockit Foundation.