Christopher Wilborn
Transformation Specialist
Chris has been instrumental in finalising our charity’s application with ACNC, in particular our complex constitution. With Chris’s many years' experience in Australia and overseas with charities, there is no-one else better we could recommend than Chris
Charity Co-founder & Board Member
Christopher Wilborn helps organisations achieve growth, transformation and leadership challenges with a people-first approach.
Chris is a results-driven leader with 25 years of experience across the not-for-profit, corporate and government sectors. As a former CEO and Board Chair, Chris has led complex organisations, driven record-breaking fundraising and worked at the grassroots level to create lasting impact. With expertise in the NDIS and not-for-profit sectors, he excels in capacity-building, leadership development and strategic alignment, helping clients turn challenges into opportunities.
With degrees in Psychology, Communications and Political Science, Chris blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence. Whether advising, facilitating or speaking, he delivers practical, results-oriented solutions that help organisations and their people thrive.
Capabilities
Transformation and change
- revenue diversification strategy
- organisational design review / strategy
CSR/ESG
- purpose strategy
- community / charity partnership development
- charity registration and ACNC reviews
- grant program design
Philanthropy, grantmaking and impact investing
- charity registration and ACNC reviews
- grant program design
Strategy, risk and governance
- board evaluation / development / mentoring
- business improvement
Fundraising and partnerships
- fundraising strategy
- major gifts program development / coaching
- prospecting and stewardship strategy / coaching
People, culture and wellbeing
- leadership and executive coaching / training
- volunteering strategy / advisory
Brand, marketing and communications
- sales and business development strategy / coaching
Organisational and business planning
- pitch decks
Clients
Australian Red Cross
United Way
Mosman Council
3Bridges Community
Easylink Community Services
Encourage Group
A Good Start to Life (GSL)
Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources
Qualifications and recognition
Masters of Political Science
Bachelors in Psychology & Communications
Global Fellow, Kresge Foundation & United Way Worldwide
National Service Award, Corporation for National & Community Service
Mental Health First Aid Certification, Mental Health First Aid Australia
Accredited Business Advisor, NSW Government
Digital Advisor, Commonwealth Government
Best & Brightest Program, University of Colorado
Embedding a Child Safe Culture, Childsafe Australia
Executive Public Speaking, The Leader’s Institute
Consultative Selling, Wilson Learning
Project Management, Leadership Development Institute
Conflict Resolution & Consent Building, University of Colorado
Organisational Psychology, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Organisational Change Agent, University of Colorado
Volunteer Board Member; United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, Federal
Executive Board, Local Federal Coordinating Committee, PHM Health Ltd
I am very lucky to have found Chris. He is an NDIS industry expert with in-depth knowledge and a lot of working experience in the field. It has been a pleasure interacting with him, his thoughts are helpful and I find him a great listener. Working on my strategic planning session with him was really insightful. And he helped me establish myself within one month by getting clients. What I found most helpful was that he helped me establish the foundation of my company.
CEO, NDIS Provider
We are a group of passionate & determined community conscious people who are dedicated to serving the needs of our young people. Our work with Chris has allowed us to create a strong foundation from which to build a long-lasting, impactful movement.
Charity Founder & Board Chair
