About Us

Noble Ambition

Noble Ambition is an Australian leader in fundraising strategy and capacity building in the for-purpose sector. We actively engage in research and thought leadership on behalf of the sector and share resources within the industry. Our vision is to see billions of new philanthropic monies invested in the for-purpose sector to achieve transformational social impact. She Gives is an initiative of Noble Ambition, reflecting our vision to see billions of new philanthropic moneis invested in the for-purpose sector to achieve transformational social impact.
After serving on the board of the Stella Prize and providing the impetus to embark on its $2 million women-led philanthropic campaign to endow the prize in perpetuity, CEO Melissa Smith saw first-hand what was possible when women collectively act on a bold vision. She Gives is the result of that journey and the knowledge that campaigns can drive change – changing the conversation, profile and engagement with women’s giving nationally. We want to celebrate, profile and share experiences, learnings and insights to collectively build the capacity of women’s giving – to give, give more, and give more impactfully.

She Gives Advisory Group

The She Gives Advisory Group is a diverse group of women who give across the charitable sector; they provide invaluable advice on She Gives stories, engagement and the subsequent research paper.

Clare Ainsworth Herschell Co-Founder Groundswell
Clare Ainsworth Herschell
Co-Founder, Groundswell
Georgina Byron AM CEO & Executive Director The Snow Foundation
Georgina Byron AM
CEO & Executive Director, The Snow Foundation
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Natalie Egleton CEO Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
Natalie Egleton
CEO, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
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Caitriona Fay Managing Partner Community & Social Investment - Perpetual
Caitriona Fay
Managing Partner, Community & Social Investment - Perpetual
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Tanya Hosch Executive General Manager Inclusion & Social Policy Australian Football League
Tanya Hosch
Executive General Manager Inclusion & Social Policy Australian Football League
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Michelle Lin CEO Vermilion Foundation
Michelle Lin
CEO, Vermilion Foundation
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Paula McLean Founding Trustee McLean Foundation
Paula McLean
Founding Trustee, McLean Foundation
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Amanda Miller OAM
Co founder, ​​Impact Generation Partners
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Professor Kristy Muir CEO Paul Ramsay Foundation
Prof. Kristy Muir
CEO, Paul Ramsay Foundation
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Carol Schwartz AO Founding Chair Women’s Leadership Institute Australia
Carol Schwartz AO
Founding Chair, Women’s Leadership Institute Australia
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Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith
CEO, Noble Ambition & Founder, She Gives
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Deanne Weir Director & Co-Founder Storyd Group
Deanne Weir
Founder, WeirAnderson
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Our Partners

She Gives is part of a thriving ecosystem of networks and organisations across Australia that we are proud to call our Partners. They can support you in your giving, and/or connect you with networks who share your values. They share She Gives’ vision to grow the power of women’s giving. You can explore them below.

Founding Supporting Partners

She Gives is grateful to these organisations for their significant founding support
NOBLE AMBITION

Sector Partners

Here to support you on 
your giving journey
100 WomenAustralian Jewish FundersEvans & PartnersThe Funding NetworkJBWere logoKids in PhilanthropyMorgan Stanleyphilanthropy togetherQueensland GivesSydney Women's Fund

She Gives Team

Noble Ambition's team are committed to developing and delivering the She Gives Campaign, along with a number of trusted, expert partners.

Melissa Smith
CEO, Noble Ambition & 
Founder, She Gives
Katy Phillips
Clients & Operations
Nicole Freeman
Director, Clients & Programs
Rachel Tolosa Paz
Head of Research
Georgia Mathews
Philanthropy Advisory

Acknowledgements

A sincere thank you to everyone who has shared their insights and experiences to date – your collective wisdom has been invaluable in launching the She Gives Campaign.

Thank you also in advance to all the individuals and organisations that will so generously work to enable the delivery of this Campaign going forward – we couldn’t do it without you.
She Gives acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.