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News and stories

News and stories

Gifts in wills: How can charities ensure that promised bequests are realised?

Fri, 27 September 2024

In this joint Q&A, Morgan Koegel and Rohani Bixler, two of the specialist speakers at Philanthropy Australia and Include a Charity’s Legacy Lunch in October, share some findings from the latest research on unfulfilled bequests. Ahead of their upcoming report, they provide valuable insights on the cost of ‘missing gifts’ and what charities and advisers can do to ensure a donor’s legacy achieves the impact that was intended.   

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GiveOUT’s Emily Scott on receiving her Churchill Fellowship

Emily Scott Fri, 27 September 2024

Philanthropy Australia recently heard from two of the ‘bold change-makers’ who received 2024 Churchill Fellowships and will be enriching the sector with their international research. Here, fellow recipient Em Scott, CEO of GiveOUT, shares some of her plans for advancing LGBTIQ+ philanthropy in Australia – or ‘growing the pot of gold under the rainbow’.

Story of giving

Collaborative conservation: The story of Ned’s Forest

Peter Wilmoth Fri, 27 September 2024

This is a story of a teenager’s crucial role in saving a precious parcel of remnant coastal bushland, the power of collaboration and the different skills and experience that helped it happen.

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This month in philanthropy: September 2024

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 27 September 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

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 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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Events

Workshop

Blended Finance workshop by Convergence, supported by FGII and DFAT – Sydney

Sydney,NSW 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST

The Blended Finance workshop will be hosted by Convergence and supported by the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Convergence is the global network for blended finance, that aims to increase private investment in emerging markets and developing economies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

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Workshop

Blended Finance workshop by Convergence, supported by FGII and DFAT – Melbourne

Melbourne,VIC 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST

The Blended Finance workshop will be hosted by Convergence and supported by the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Convergence is the global network for blended finance, that aims to increase private investment in emerging markets and developing economies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

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Breakfast

New Gen Breakfast Club

Sydney,NSW 7:30 am – 9:00 am AEDT

Start your day with other New Gens at the social enterprise Two Good Co Cafe, nestled within the vibrant Yirranma Place — a hub dedicated to social purpose and philanthropic endeavors—in Darlinghurst.

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