John Groom
CFRE, Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement
The Hutchins School
The Hutchins School
Bio
John Groom is a highly accomplished professional fundraiser with a proven track record of fostering a culture of giving in schools. As Director of Advancement & Alumni Engagement at The Hutchins School in Hobart, Tasmania, he has overseen three successful Giving Days, launched an online wills service, and led a capital campaign that raised over $23 million.
John is deeply committed to ethical fundraising and has personally cultivated and secured multiple 7-figure gifts. His data-driven, results-focused approach underscores his passion for the vital role philanthropy plays in advancing educational institutions.