Ron Fairchild - Vice-President (Advancement)

As Vice-President (Advancement) at Monash University, Ron Fairchild's responsibilities include:

  • the Monash+ fundraising campaign
  • donor relations
  • alumni relations
  • advancement services
  • the University's Academy of Performing Arts
  • the University's Museum of Art.

Professional background

Mr Ron Fairchild joined Monash in 2005 as the Vice-President (Advancement).

Mr Fairchild has an outstanding international record in advancement activities, particularly in the field of fundraising. He began his fundraising career in 1983 and has since directed and supervised campaigns for more than 100 organisations.

He has wide experience in advancement within the higher education sector and has previously worked with or consulted to:

  • the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Australian National University
  • the University of Sydney
  • the University of Auckland.

He has directed and supervised campaigns for more than 100 organisations that have raised in excess of US$700 million.

Academic interests

A certified fundraising executive, Mr Fairchild has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from The University of Windsor, Canada and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In 2000 he was honoured as the Fundraising Executive of the Year for the Toronto chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the largest fundraising chapter in the world.

Portfolio

Contact

Kylie Flitcroft
Executive Assistant to Vice-President (Advancement)
Building H, Level 10
Monash University
Caulfield East, Victoria, 3145
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4058
Email: kylie.flitcroft@monash.edu

Min Choo
Administration Manager to Advancement
Building H, Level 10
Monash University
Caulfield East, Victoria, 3145
Telephone: +61 3 9903 5066
Email: min.choo@monash.edu