Andrew Giles

Andrew Giles Not-for-profit leader Chief Executive Officer of the Garvan Research Foundation

14/10/2023
Nice touch. I get to vote yes at Old Parliament House - the Museum of Australian Democracy
14/10/2023

Nice touch. I get to vote yes at Old Parliament House - the Museum of Australian Democracy

I wonder what the story is behind the wedding photo being in the middle of the book
16/11/2022

I wonder what the story is behind the wedding photo being in the middle of the book

The ultimate gift for the individual who has it all: the 1897 edition of ‘The Practical Pigeon Keeper” Chapter 5 looks a...
14/11/2022

The ultimate gift for the individual who has it all: the 1897 edition of ‘The Practical Pigeon Keeper” Chapter 5 looks at”various means for improving the appearance of pigeons”
I am on the lookout for Mr Wright’s previous work “The Illustrated Book of Poultry.” circa 1882

23/10/2022

Jerrabomberra Wetlands, Canberra

Penguins
17/10/2022

Penguins

I note that while the zip for fly is optional, in classic 1986 style, both the pullover and jacket have mandatory should...
09/10/2022

I note that while the zip for fly is optional, in classic 1986 style, both the pullover and jacket have mandatory shoulder pads

High Court, Canberra
05/10/2022

High Court, Canberra

Dandelion
04/10/2022

Dandelion

My first and, very small, solo exhibition just opened in the sculpture plinth, Lane Cove.
02/10/2022

My first and, very small, solo exhibition just opened in the sculpture plinth, Lane Cove.

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and the rest is history

Eighteen months into his postgraduate studies at the University of Sydney, just when his research and finances had hit the wall, Andrew saw an advertisement for a Development Assistant in the newly established Office of the Director of Development pinned to the noticeboard. Despite not knowing what he would be “developing” he applied, was interviewed and was hired. The rest, as they say, is history.

Over the past twenty-five years, he has held leadership roles at the Garvan Research Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, The Shepherd Centre, UNSW, The Scots College and Sydney Children’s Hospital. Through these roles, he has done every sort of fundraising activity and media stunts that can be done. Across two and half decades there have been car rallies, horse races, gala dinners, backyard BBQs, 70,000 AFL supporters wearing blue ponchos at the MCG, turning Parliament House, Canberra blue, helping 150,000 people farewell Crowded House on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, and helping a lone unicyclist on his record-breaking ride around Australia promote his breast cancer message.

As part of giving back to the sector that has given him such a diverse and rewarding career, Andrew has held a range of senior volunteer roles, including


  • Director, Fundraising Institute of Australia March 2016- March 2018,