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PLACE: Philanthropy and government partner to empower communities
Fri, 8 November 2024
Philanthropy is partnering with federal government to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities and addressing entrenched disadvantage. Five of Australia’s leading philanthropic bodies have matched the government’s investment of $19.3m over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), it was announced this week.
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The decline of trust, the rise of Trump – and an opportunity for philanthropy
Harriet McCallum, Executive Officer of Mannifera
Fri, 8 November 2024
Earlier this week the people of the US elected Donald Trump to be their president for a second time. A nation that has long understood itself to be a beacon of democracy has elected a man who has been frank and forthright about his authoritarian ambitions. Here, Mannifera Executive Officer Harriet McCallum reflects on what the outcome means for Australia and insights from an online event – ‘US election debrief – Democracy on the ballot’ – that the collective hosted this week with a panel of thoughtful speakers.
Consultation on the final component of new Community Foundations DGR Category
Krystian Seibert, Executive Director, Policy, Government Relations and Research
Fri, 8 November 2024
The Australian Government has released draft ministerial guidelines for community foundations for public consultation. The guidelines are the final component needed before the new deductible gift recipient (DGR) category for community foundations can start. The guidelines will apply to entities within the new DGR category, outlining requirements for governance, record keeping and permitted activities. Treasury is inviting submissions in response to the guidelines, with consultation open up until 3 December 2024.
The Endowments for Impact Challenge: aligning investments with mission
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling
Fri, 8 November 2024
A pioneering collaboration between six of Australia’s leading trusts and foundations is set to reshape philanthropic investments. The Endowments for Impact Challenge is an open tender competition inviting financial advisers to showcase innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investment practices.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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Sydney,NSW
7:30 am – 9:00 am
End of Year Morning Tea – Brisbane
We’re thrilled to invite you to a special morning tea to celebrate your incredible contributions to philanthropy throughout 2024!
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