As a Grants Manager, Charlene supports Australian Communities Foundation’s community of givers with their grantmaking. She also supports the delivery of strategic philanthropic advice and services to individuals, families, and foundations within the community.
I’m passionate about…
I’m committed to gaining a better understanding of the levers at play that perpetuate the systemic problems the world faces, and learning how we can tackle these with intention through philanthropy. I am particularly passionate about mental health and wellbeing and the empowerment and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community, who face additional intersectional barriers when it comes to racial inequality, asylum-seeking, and living with a disability.
I’m committed to gaining a better understanding of the levers at play that perpetuate the systemic problems the world faces
My experience
I have experience managing a diverse range of philanthropic structures and a strong background in grant making and grant administration – particularly demonstrated during my time as Philanthropy Manager at Australian Executors Trustees (AET). At AET, I also managed their Discretionary Grants Program and provided secretariat support to advisory committees and family foundations.
Prior to philanthropy, I worked in both family office services and private wealth management, spanning consulting advice, accounting and tax, and investment management administration for high-net-worth individuals and their families at Mutual Trust and The Myer Family Company.