Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell is a senior advancement and business development leader with over 25 years’ experience driving revenue growth, building high‑value stakeholder relationships and leading high‑performing teams across university, corporate and not‑for‑profit environments. A qualified accountant, Sarah brings strong commercial acumen, governance expertise and deep experience in major gifts, donor engagement and campaign readiness.
Currently the Director of the QUT Advancement team, Sarah has played a key role in exceeding ambitious fundraising targets through data‑driven strategy, digital engagement, and strong collaboration with academic and executive leaders. She has extensive experience working with high‑net‑worth individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations, and understands the evolving expectations of modern donors.
Sarah is particularly passionate about how technology, culture, leadership and insight‑led decision‑making are reshaping the modern advancement engine—and what institutions need to do now to build sustainable growth beyond 2026.
