Ryan Nicolussi

Adviser, NSW

Ryan is a trusted philanthropy professional with extensive experience working with donors, advisers and charities in the UK and Australia.

Prior to joining APS, Ryan was Senior Private Client Manager – Investments and Partnerships at the Charities Aid Foundation (‘CAF’), the UK’s market-leading Donor-Advised Fund provider, which distributes over £1 billion each year to social purpose organisations worldwide. Ryan has supported a broad range of philanthropists with their charitable giving, from Business Leaders to Premier League footballers, helping turn financial success into meaningful change.

Drawing on his grounding in law and non-profit sector knowledge, Ryan is experienced at helping donors maximise the impact of their giving, whatever the scale of their ambition. Prior to CAF, Ryan held major gifts fundraising and business development roles at flagship arts and cultural institutions in London and Melbourne. Ryan holds an LLB from Charles Sturt University and a BA from University of Wollongong.