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Mott Foundation: How can SDGs help philanthropy achieve greater social impact?
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser
Fri, 18 October 2024
Community Foundations Australia CEO Ian Bird and Philanthropy Australia’s CEO Maree Sidey spoke with Nick Deychakiwsky, senior program officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Dr Larry McGill, philanthropic data expert, former VP at Candid in the US and founder of Ambit 360 Consulting, during an event in Sydney this week. The US-based Mott Foundation commissioned Larry to investigate how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could provide a ready-made shared framework for foundations to achieve greater social impact collectively. Philanthropy Weekly shares an overview of their fascinating conversation.
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Allan Myers AC KC appointed Chair of Minderoo Foundation and changes at Social Ventures Australia and Coopers Foundation
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 18 October 2024
The Minderoo Foundation announced this week that respected Australian barrister and philanthropist Allen Myers AC, KC will replace Chair Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Co-chair Nicola Forrest AO, who will both step aside but continue serving as non-executive directors of the Minderoo Foundation.
Road to success: Innovative MusicNT puts Territory musicians on the map
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling
Fri, 18 October 2024
If you’re driving the 1,500km from Alice Springs to Darwin, you’ll want lots of music to keep you company and you’ll need to stop for food and fuel. Cue the supremely innovative idea to scan different QR codes at roadhouses en route connecting you to digital playlists of local contemporary First Nations recording artists from each region you’re travelling through.
Payment by Outcomes trial – social enterprises prove their worth
Mark Daniels, White Box Enterprises, Chief Operating Officer
Fri, 18 October 2024
Long-term unemployed individuals are more likely to start work sooner, earn more and stay longer, if they are employed by a social enterprise, compared to those supported through Disability Employment Services, says a new report. White Box Enterprises has run an Australian-first Payment by Outcomes trial for jobs-focused social enterprises in partnership with the Department of Social Services. In this Q&A, White Box’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Daniels, who led the project, outlines the results.
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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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Funder Network Meeting: Disability employment in Australia
Free
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEDT
We invite you to join us in conversation with Kirsten Deane, Deputy Director of Melbourne Disability Institute — Be part of this joint session of the Disability Funders Network and Jobs and Skills Funders Network (JasFN) for updates on the Disability Employment Services (DES) reform, the Royal Commission, and emerging challenges and opportunities. Hear insights on how philanthropy can support better employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
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WA Professional Advisor Gathering – Eddie Smith and the Karma Foundation’s Legacy
Perth,WA
7:30 am – 8:45 am AWST
Philanthropy Australia, together with Hall & Wilcox, invites you to an inspiring panel event featuring the story of the Karma Foundation and its visionary founder, the late Edward (Eddie) Smith.
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