Swinburne University of Technology is a dual-sector institution, defined and inspired by technology and innovation, and renowned for our strong industry and community engagement.
With a vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world, Swinburne people are driven by a shared sense of purpose to create tomorrow’s technology and grow the human talent required for a digital, tech-rich future.
Swinburne Advancement
Swinburne Advancement serves as the link that brings together our alumni, donors and supporters who are passionate about helping to advance our mission, vision, and goals.
Our primary purpose is to foster meaningful and enduring relationships with you, our key stakeholders and partners in for-purpose goals. By connecting with alumni, cultivating donor relationships, and coordinating philanthropic initiatives, the Swinburne Advancement team seeks to build the enabling support that will supercharge academic programs, research endeavours, student scholarships, and campus infrastructure.
Our Gift Governance
Swinburne values the ongoing involvement of, and relationships with, donors and recognises the importance of socially-responsible philanthropy and fundraising practices with the highest standards of professionalism. We abide by the University Australia Code of Practice for Australian University Philanthropy.
Learn more about our donation frameworks and statement of practice.
Responsible Investment Charter
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we apply a long-term horizon to our investment practices and consider environment in the management of our financial resources. Learn more about our Responsible Investment Charter.
Donations Framework
To protect donors and the University from publicly-expressed concerns or perceptions of undue donor influence over academic, administrative, curriculum, building, admissions and student programming decisions, this Framework provides guidance to assist both potential donors and University staff in understanding where these boundaries lie.
Gift Acceptance and Fundraising Conduct
Swinburne acts in accordance with the legislative requirements of its DGR status to ensure that all philanthropic gifts are managed in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner. Our Philanthropic Gift Acceptance & Fundraising Conduct statement of practice is to protect the interests of both the University and its donors, to ensure philanthropic gifts deliver the impact for which they are intended.
Our Donor Charter
Swinburne celebrates the important role of philanthropy at the University and is committed to outstanding levels of donor stewardship, ensuring that donors have fulfilling experiences when supporting the University.
Swinburne University of Technology makes the following commitments to donors:
- To be transparent, informative and professional
- To respect the privacy of donors
- To use gifts effectively and ethically in line with donor wishes
- To acknowledge and recognise donors and celebrate philanthropy
Read more about our commitment here.
2025 Strategic Plan
Swinburne Horizon 2025 commits to taking major strides forward, aspiring for ‘moon shots’ rather than ‘incremental steps’ in support of our guiding vision.
Our strategic moon shots will embolden and energise our staff, students and partners, enabling us to focus and invest in what we know can make a real difference in the world.
Moon shot 1
Every Swinburne learner gets work experience opportunities
Moon shot 2
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Moon shot 3
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Moon shot 4
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
Get in touch
Contact Swinburne’s Advancement to learn more about how your support can enable people and technology to come together for a better world.
