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Lisa Cotton

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Non Executive Director at Australian Sports Foundation
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Lisa Cotton is a CEO, Chair, and Non-Executive Director with over 30 years of experience, including 20 years at the forefront of Australian philanthropy and social innovation. A graduate of programs at Stanford and Cambridge, she is recognized as a compelling and inspiring leader. People often call her a highly respected leader in her field.

Lisa is deeply committed to mentoring aspiring professional women through her work with Mentor Walks. Her board and council memberships, particularly with Documentary Australia, suggest a strong passion for using storytelling and community-based initiatives to drive social change and support for various causes.

She co-founded The Funding Network, which grew into Australias largest collective giving movement under her leadership.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Philanthropic Strategy
As CEO of Ideology Group, she provides strategic advisory services to social enterprises and for-purpose organizations, focusing on maximizing their impact.
Social Innovation
A core theme of her 20-year career, demonstrated by co-founding The Funding Network and her previous role as Director of Social Investment at Social Ventures Australia.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Non Executive Director
Australian Sports Foundation
12-2022
Chairperson of the Board
Kennards Hire Foundation
CEO
Ideology Group
2-2023
Member Professional Impact Network
Social Impact Hub
Mentor
Mentor Walks
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Education
2019 - 2019
Certificate
NeuroLeadership Institute India & SouthAsia
2009 - 2009
Intensive
Standford Graduate Business School
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