Nick Blinco joined the University of Melbourne as Vice-President (Advancement) in September 2015. He leads a fantastic team that partners with academic colleagues in Advancement activity across the University.

The University's Believe campaign seeks to transform lives - with a dual target of activating and engaging 100,000 alumni and friends in the life of the University and raising $1 billion to support people, facilities and research that will change the world. 

Before Melbourne, Blinco was at the University of Birmingham (2001-2016) as Director of Development & Alumni Relations and then as Director of Engagement. 

With the support of fantastic donors, a highly engaged academic body, and amazing teamwork, the University’s Circles of Influence campaign exceeded the £160 million (A$320 million) target in 2015.

Blinco is currently the Chair of the Group of Eight Advancement Leaders Group. He served on the Pearce Review of Higher Education Fundraising in 2012, on the CASE International Philanthropy Commission from 2008-2010, has a CASE Crystal Apple, and presents annually at the CASE Asia-Pacific Institute in Educational Fundraising Conference.