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‘Philanthropy is having a moment’: Philanthropy Australia marks biggest ever conference
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser
Fri, 16 August 2024
More than 1,000 people filled the room at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 6 August at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 – along with 120 online – to kick off the peak body’s biggest biennial gathering in its history. The size of the audience showed the growth and vibrancy of the sector, said CEO Maree Sidey.
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A reflection on the conference
Kirk McNeill, National Manager – Investor Relations, Australian Ethical
Fri, 16 August 2024
A reflection about the conference by Kirk McNeill, National Manager – Investor Relationships at Australian Ethical. The article includes Kirk’s highlights and takeaways.
$150bn will be inherited this year: JBWere Bequest Report
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser
Fri, 16 August 2024
Latest research on inheritance trends, the Bequest Report from wealth management company JBWere, makes compulsive reading for the philanthropic sector. While figures show that inheritance to family, friends and charity is expected to reach at total of $5.4 trillion by 2044, only 1% of wealth transfer in Australia currently goes to charitable causes. The report considers the impact of these findings across the sector and opportunities for growth.
Why we can’t wait 300 years for gender equality
Australians Investing in Women
Fri, 16 August 2024
One theme emerged with crystal clarity at the Breakfast of Champions for Gender Equality event at Conference: the urgent need for collective action to accelerate progress towards gender equality. The event was co-hosted by Australians Investing in Women, Perpetual, Philanthropy Australia, the ResourceFULL Collective (International Women’s Development Agency, Pacific Feminist Fund and Urgent Action Fund – Asia & Pacific) and Red Rocketship Foundation.
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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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Perth,WA
Online Member Briefing: Next Steps in Response to the Productivity Commission’s Future Foundations for Giving Report
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
With the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s philanthropy inquiry, Philanthropy Australia is engaging with our members to shape our response to the report’s recommendations and inform our discussions with the Australian Government about next steps.
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FGII Market Information Day
11:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST
FGII Market Information Days are an opportunity to hear from inspiring For Purpose Organisations (FPO) and initiatives who are actively seeking impact capital and support. The events are designed to educate attendees on the impact investment landscape and FPO impact investment opportunities.
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