Our team
Advancement leadership
Mr Jimmy Buck
Chief Advancement Officer
+61 9246 8723
Email Jimmy Buck
Jonathan Cosgrove
Director, Development
+61 9244 5862
Email Jonathan Cosgrove
Michelle Turner
Director, Operations
+61 9246 8907
Email Michelle Turner
Faculty of Health
Adriana Sobolewski
Philanthropic Relations Coordinator
+61 3 5227 8391
Email Adriana Sobolewski
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment and Faculty of Health
Venesa Djouma
Philanthropic Relations Coordinator
+61 3 9246 8723
Email Venesa Djouma
Faculty of Business and Law
Jonathan Cosgrove
Director, Development
+61 9244 5862
Email Jonathan Cosgrove
Faculty of Arts
Jonathan Cosgrove
Director, Development
+61 9244 5862
Email Jonathan Cosgrove
Trusts and Foundations
Vanessa Meachen
Trusts and Foundations Coordinator
+61 3 9246 8860
Email Vanessa Meachen
Scholarships
Emily Laurie
Scholarship Program Officer
+61 3 9244 5303
Email Emily Laurie
Bequests
Tracey King
Bequests Coordinator
+61 3 9244 6831
Email Tracey King
Stewardship & Recognition
Rachel Weston
Manager, Donor Stewardship and Recognition
+61 3 9246 8010
Email Rachel Weston
Kav Krishnan
Stewardship Events and Administration Coordinator, Donor Stewardship and Recognition
+61 3 9246 8835
Email Kav Krishnan
Enquire online
If you have a specific enquiry but aren't sure who to direct it to, please fill out our online enquiry form.
FAQs
What are the different ways I can give to Deakin University?
Visit the ways to give webpage to find out how you can give to Deakin.
How do I give online today?
Visit the give online webpage.
Are all gifts tax deductible?
Deakin University is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Tax Office. Donations to Deakin of $2 or more are tax-deductible and an official receipt will be issued for tax purposes.
How can I direct my gift to a specific faculty or project?
Contact the Philanthropic Relations Manager of your chosen Faculty (found at the top of this page).
How do I make a bequest?
Visit the bequests page.
How will I find out how my gift is used?
You will receive acknowledgement from the University of your gift. If you have directed your gift towards a major project, you will be informed about how your gift is used.
Deakin University is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Tax Office. Donations to Deakin of $2 or more are tax-deductible and an official receipt will be issued for tax purposes.