Tess Maunder MFIA

As Trusts and Foundations Engagement Advisor at Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, I contribute to advancing health equity through strategic funding initiatives and nonprofit growth management. Leveraging expertise in new business development, I support impactful collaborations with trusts and foundations and major donors to drive measurable outcomes in local Western Sydney Communities, that in turn informs global health. With over 15 years of experience in arts and cultural leadership and grant consulting, I bring a unique perspective to fostering partnerships and elevating community-focused programs. My work reflects a commitment to meaningful impact through philanthropy, health, and the arts, aligning mission-driven strategies with organizational goals that impact a global community, now and into the future. Expertise in procuring funds from government, individual giving, and trusts and foundations through a genuine and people-lens approach. Passionate about health, community, equality, and social impact outcomes. Outside of my professional experience in philanthropy, I also contribute on a case-by-case basis to art writing, journalism and consulting.