Who we are
The WA Children’s Funders Alliance (the Alliance) is a collaboration of funders and philanthropists who are committed to improving the lives of children, young people, and families across Western Australia.
We bring people together to build something greater together; beyond what any one funder could do alone.
Our Goals
We aim to strengthen outcomes for WA children by:
- Connecting and collaborating – building stronger relationships and understanding between WA-based funders.
- Amplifying our impact – co-funding initiatives and supporting efforts that make a real difference in people’s lives.
How We Work
The Alliance is all about collaboration and shared insight. Our members meet six times a year to:
Share
Share information about our funding priorities and focus areas.
Explore
Explore opportunities to partner on projects.
Identify
Identify ways to work together for greater community impact.
Who We Work With
Together, we’re building a stronger ecosystem of support for children, young people, and their communities.
In doing so, we engage with:
- WA State Government
- Commissioner for Children and Young People WA
- WA Council of Social Services (WACOSS), including its Children’s Policy Council
- Other philanthropic alliances, not-for-profits, and sector leaders
Our Executive Convenor
Megan Enders is the Executive Convenor of the WA Children’s Funders Alliance and in this role helps to bring together philanthropy, government, and for-purpose organisations to align their efforts for greater impact.
Megan is committed to creating positive societal change. In her role as Convenor, she works to build trusted relationships, foster collaboration, and help align investment and action around improving the lives of children and families across Western Australia.
Her passion for this work stems from over a decade of leadership in the for-purpose sector, most notably with the Fogarty Foundation, where she served as the Founding Director of the Fogarty EDvance program and later as CEO. Megan also served as a Trustee on the Foundation’s Board for several years.
She brings a wealth of leadership and change management experience from her time as an executive in both the corporate and for-purpose sectors and as a management consultant in people management and leadership. Her career began in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and she later worked with a Federal Minister.
