Higher education advancement | CASE educational partner | CDMP practitioner | GAICD

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Sue Birch has extensive experience in higher education advancement and the not-for-profit sector, as both a practitioner and consultant. She brings deep knowledge of governance, business, technology and data management best practices.

Sue is a CASE Educational Partner, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – Practitioner and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Before establishing Sue Birch Consulting in 2020, Sue held operational and senior management roles in advancement teams in leading Australian universities — Monash University, RMIT University, University of Sydney and University of Queensland — where she led multi-disciplinary teams through periods of growth and change, including campaign preparation.

As a consultant, Sue works with not-for-profit organisations to build the governance, data and technology foundations that strengthen organisational capability, maximise impact and support mission delivery. Sue brings particular expertise in higher education advancement, while also supporting a broader range of not-for-profit organisations seeking to enhance organisational capability and performance.

Qualifications

Academic qualifications

  • 2014 | Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) | QUT
  • 2006 | Master of Technology (Information Technology) | RMIT University
  • 2005 | Graduate Diploma in Software Development | RMIT University
  • 2005 | Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
  • 2001 | Diploma of Information Technology | Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

Professional certifications and qualifications

  • 2026 | Certified Data Management Professional – Practitioner
  • 2026 | Certified Data Management Professional – Data Quality specialist
  • 2026 | Certified Data Management Professional – Data Governance specialist
  • 2025 | AICD Company Directors Course

Professional memberships and partnerships

Sue maintains several professional memberships and partnerships to keep abreast of industry trends, ensure her knowledge and expertise remain current, and contribute to the not-for-profit sector.

Business

  • Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) member
  • Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry member

Data | technology

  • Australian Information Security Association (AISA) member
  • DAMA International member

Higher education advancement | fundraising

  • CASE educational partner
  • Educate Plus member
  • Fundraising Institute Australasia (FIA) member

Industry volunteering

Sue is a CASE Laureate. She also contributes to several industry boards, advisory panels and committees in a volunteer capacity.