Courtney Henry
Strategic Philanthropy Specialist
Courtney is a strategic thinker and an excellent relationship builder. Together, we have introduced new donors to the hospital whose commitments total nearly $8 million, a result that speaks not just to her skill in fundraising but to the trust and credibility she brings. She understands how to work across complex stakeholder environments and bring donors, board members, executives and subject matter experts together with
clarity and care.
On a personal note, Courtney has helped me approach donor engagement more confidently, and her guidance and insight have made a real difference to my philanthropic understanding. I’ve gained valuable knowledge from Courtney, and I carry these learnings into each fundraising conversation and interaction I have.
Rosie Batty,
Former Australian of the Year and Board Member, Royal Women’s Hospital
Courtney Henry is a strategic consultant who helps organisations prepare for, secure, and deliver transformational investment.
Combining expertise in philanthropy, capital campaigns, organisational readiness, and strategy, she works with clients to strengthen projects, align stakeholders, build investment-ready initiatives, and secure the funding required to bring ambitious visions to life. With senior leadership experience across healthcare, medical research, technology, and the not-for-profit sector, and an MBA from Melbourne Business School, Courtney has helped secure more than $80 million in philanthropic investment and brings a rare ability to bridge strategy, organisational readiness, and funding to help organisations move from vision to investment-ready execution.
Capabilities
Transformation
- organisational change management
Strategy / Risk / Governance
- strategic planning / review / retreats
- Stakeholder Management
Fundraising / Partnerships
- Board Workshops and Advisory
- Fundraising Strategy
- Campaign Strategy / Planning / Management
Insights / Impact
- impact measurement
Philanthropy / Grantmaking / Impact Investing
- philanthropy advisory
Organisation / Business Planning
- business plans and cases
Clients
Dickinson Foundation
Australian Sports Brain Bank
Conciliation Resources Australia
Hunter Jumper Equitation Australia
Impact North
Qualifications and recognition
Swinburne University of Technology
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Former member of the University of Tasmania senior leadership team
Former director, Startup Tasmania
Published author
Established in 2019, the Dickinson Foundation is a forward-thinking philanthropic organisation dedicated to ensuring all young Australians are supported to participate, develop and stay in sport.
Courtney was a pleasure to work with. She was instrumental in the creation of Active Kids and the Dickinson Foundation’s online granting program.
Her commitment to our cause was evident in the hands-on approach to speaking with applicants and making the application and granting process as straightforward as possible while ensuring our grants had maximum impact.
David Dickinson,
Founder and Director, The Dickinson Foundation
