Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for organisations and individuals working to achieve positive change.

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Our purpose is to work for a generous and inclusive Australia by inspiring more and better philanthropy.

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Find the most effective way for you to give – as an individual, family, organisation or business – so you can focus on making an impact.

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Discover our collection of resources and tools to get you started, extend your giving, or support others on their giving journey.

Double giving by 2030

Our Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving outlines how the philanthropic, for-purpose, business and government sectors can work together to double structured giving from $2.5 billion in 2020 to $5 billion by 2030.

News and stories

News and stories

Inaugural $170 million Endowments for Impact Challenge announces winners

Fri, 4 April 2025

The winners of the inaugural Endowments for Impact Challenge are Australian Impact Investments and Koda. The Challenge is a first-of-its-kind open tender competition that brings together six of Australia’s leading philanthropic trusts and foundations who are seeking advisors to assist in managing a combined investment pool of $170 million.

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Sector news wrap-up

Fri, 4 April 2025

It has been a busy fortnight in giving and at Philanthropy Australia member organisations. There have been announcements across medical research, teaching, cultural conservation and diabetes. Below is a summary of sector news stories from the past two weeks, with links to the organisation’s media releases. 

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Reflections and 5 key takeaways – the Impact Investment Summit 2025 

Michelle Di Fabio, Program Director, Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) Fri, 4 April 2025

The Impact Investment Summit was held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney over 26-27 March 2025. This year marked the 10th year since the Asia Pacific Impact Investment Summit was founded. The event brought together more than 650 delegates including institutional investors, advisors, foundations, family offices, government, organisations and enterprises to explore investment opportunities that couple financial returns, with social and environmental outcomes. 

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2025 NEXUS Summit – reflections, key outcomes, and what’s next for NEXUS 

Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer, NEXUS Australia Fri, 4 April 2025

NEXUS recently hosted the 7th NEXUS Australia Summit, 3-5 March in Melbourne. 230 next generation and emerging philanthropists, impact investors and exceptional young social change leaders united for 2.5 days of education, inspiration, innovation and connection. In this article, NEXUS Australia Executive Officer Lucy Steggles writes about the Summit and what’s coming up for NEXUS.

Stories of giving

Stories to inspire more and better philanthropy. Read about the experiences and motivations of the donors and the causes they are supporting.

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Philanthropy 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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Events

FGII meet and greet

12:00 pm – 12:40 pm AEST

Join us for our quarterly 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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Breakfast

2025 International Women’s Day Breakfast Brisbane

Brisbane,QLD 7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST

Join us for a morning of connection, inspiration, and celebration as we honour International Women’s Day 2025.

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Peer Network

QLD Funders Peer Network (Q2 meeting)

Brisbane,QLD 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST

The Philanthropy Australia QLD team warmly invites you to join our next QLD Funders Peer Network meeting on Monday 28 April at 2:00pm. This session will be hosted by Perpetual, who will share a decade of insights from their IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program. 

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