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Ferris Family Nonprofit Fellowship -  25th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of impact through the Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Nonprofit Fellowship, supporting the next generation of nonprofit leaders in Australia. 

Recently featured in the AFR, the Fellowship has supported 54 fellows who are strengthening organisations and communities across the sector. These fellowships have been generously funded for 25 years by the founding patrons, Mr William D Ferris AC and Mrs Lea Ferris, with the support of Chair, Lisa George

Special 25th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Luncheon 2026

  • Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
  • Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Location: Macquarie Group, 50 Martin Place, Sydney
  • Tickets: $90 (members) | $100 (guests), includes two-course lunch
  • Dress: Smart casual

👉 REGISTER HERE

 

Featuring Leadership Address: David Thodey AO

Former CEO of Telstra and one of Australia’s leading voices on leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven organisations

 

David Thodey AO is an Australian business leader and investor, currently serving as Chair of Xero and Ramsay Health Care, and Chancellor of the University of Sydney. He was formerly CEO of Telstra and has held a number of senior leadership roles across business and the public sector. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his contributions to business and public service.

 

About the Fellowship 

In recognition of the strong social and economic significance of the non-profit sector to the Australian community, the Harvard Club of Australia offers two Fellowships to attend the highly regarded six-day course Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management in July each year at Harvard Business School. Learn more about the Fellowship here.