PA welcomes Jodi Farley as Director, Engagement, in South Australia

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 Estimated reading times: 1 minutes

The Philanthropy Australia team is delighted to welcome Jodi Farley, who will take up the role of Director, Engagement in South Australia.

Jodi joins Philanthropy Australia with 25 years of experience working with diverse communities to create shared value across the for-purpose, government, and corporate sectors.

Throughout her career, she has led projects and partnerships that deliver meaningful social impact – from strategic grants programs and large-scale fundraising events to community-driven initiatives designed in collaboration with the people they serve.

Jodi said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the amazing Philanthropy Australia team as the Director of Engagement, SA. I can’t wait to learn, grow and advocate for collaboration, giving and better collective outcomes for our diverse communities.

“I look forward to meeting Philanthropy Australia’s members, partners and friends – and seeing what we can achieve together!”

Known for building strong, long-term relationships, Jodi is passionate about empowering communities to grow their capacity through people-led, purpose-driven approaches that foster collaboration and connection.

In her capacity as Director, Engagement (SA), Jodi nurtures strategic relationships, encourages collaboration and champions social impact across the philanthropic sector.

Jodi holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Certificate in Social Impact. Her most recent role was Community and Stakeholder Adviser at energy company Santos.