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‘Telehealth for the social sector’ Expert Bar launched by Benefolk
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor
Fri, 6 September 2024
Benefolk’s Expert Bar is a new online service that will enable not-for-profit leaders and their teams to access a broad range of experienced, pre-vetted specialists via its website for 45, 60 or 90-minute online or phone-based consultations. The Expert Bar is also a capacity-building solution for grantmakers and funders, who are looking for ways to support and strengthen their partners. They will be able to buy vouchers for the service to provide to grantees.
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What we learned from your Conference feedback
Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement
Fri, 6 September 2024
The feedback from Conference participants provides rich insights on their experiences and how audiences see Philanthropy Australia fulfilling its mission as the peak body. The team thought it would be useful to share some highlights. Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement, reflects on the key findings and how these insights will inform future Philanthropy Australia events.
Vale Marion Webster AM (1950-2024)
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 6 September 2024
Australia has lost a trailblazer of the not-for-profit sector with the passing of Marion Webster AM. Marion dedicated her life to advancing social justice, championing community-based philanthropy, and supporting vulnerable and marginalised populations.
Traditional knowledge and archaeology combine to help preserve First Nations heritage
Nick Place
Fri, 6 September 2024
The Everick Foundation uses archaeological services and scientific evidence, specifically the dating of culturally significant sites, combined with traditional knowledge systems to support First Nations communities preserve their culture and heritage in place, on Country.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2024 – virtual attendance (plenaries)
Mon, 5 Aug 2024
Adelaide, SA
The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling, and celebrating achievements.
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FGII meet and greet
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm AEST
Join us for our bi-monthly Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) meet and greet. These sessions are an opportunity to meet the team, learn about FGII, and learn how to get involved. We’ll commence with an overview of FGII followed by an informal Q&A.
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Philanthropy evaluation: Delivering a new science of questioning for philanthropy
8:00 am – 9:00 am AEST
The session will include an overview of how funders can use participatory approaches to formulate questions and an in-depth discussion of how data-driven questioning can drive impact for funder evaluations.
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