Future2 - The foundation of the Australian financial planning profession

A foundation
with a difference

Future2 exists to support the
financially under-privileged and to
enable the financial planning
profession, and others linked to it, to
give back to the community from
which they draw their livelihoods.

Future2 Ambassadors

Future2 Ambassadors are respected figures in the financial planning community who voluntarily give their time and network of contacts to support Future2’s growth through engagement with the financial planning profession, the wider community and with Future2 grant recipients.

The first 8 Future2 Ambassadors were appointed in early 2010, to lead Future2’s push to raise its profile and to create a pool of funds for grant-making. They are:

Dominic Alafaci CFP (Melbourne)
Kevin Bailey CFP (Melbourne)
Paul Brady CFP (Sydney)
Sarah Brennan (Sydney)
Corinna Dieters (Melbourne)
Ian Heraud CFP (Melbourne)
John Hewison CFP (Melbourne)
Mark Spiers CFP (Sydney)

“We are delighted with the positive and generous response from our new Ambassadors in New South Wales and Victoria and look forward to expanding the network to all states and territories”, said Future2 Chair Steve Helmich on their appointment.

The first appointments are all former directors of the Financial Planning Association and will be well placed to engaged with FPA members as well as with Future2 grant recipients. "Their focus will be on creating awareness of the foundation in the broader community through their personal and business networks, and perhaps to make contact with potential donors to Future2" Mr Helmich added.

Role & responsibilities

Future2 Foundation will appoint Ambassadors on a state by state basis to assist trustees in communicating with FPA membership and the broader community. For example, they will:

• Engage with FPA Chapters to create interest in Future2, such as the identification of projects for grants and fundraising for Future2. They will promote the work of the foundation to financial planners and encourage their involvement.
• Meet potential corporate supporters as requested by the Foundation’s Board
• Meet Future2 trustees at least annually to provide input to the activities (fund raising and projects) of the foundation
• Help build awareness of Future2 in the broader community through personal and business networks
• Identify potential fund raising activities and/or potential donors
• Identify projects that may fit within the foundation’s criteria for grantmaking