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Expressions of interest now open for the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025: Leadership for our times
Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 17 April 2025
Philanthropy Australia yesterday opened expressions of interest to attend its re-imagined Canberra summit. Philanthropy Australia’s biennial Summit is a major thought leadership event. First held in 2015 as the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit, it has helped to build a stronger relationship between philanthropy, our elected representatives and policy makers. PA is now delighted that the event will take an exciting new shape as the inaugural Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025: Leadership for our times.
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Second global summit shows collaborative funds are on the rise, says Mannifera EO
Harriet McCallum, Executive Office, Mannifera
Thu, 17 April 2025
Around the world, collaborative funds are increasingly being recognised as effective and efficient ways to move resources to where they need to be. Their growth has warranted international gatherings to understand and develop this way of doing philanthropy. Mannifera EO Harriet McCallum recently attended the second Global Summit of Collaborative Funds in San Francisco. She shares her learnings.
Philanthropy Australia launches its policy priorities to grow giving
Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 17 April 2025
With the Australian election campaign underway, Philanthropy Australia has launched its policy priorities to grow giving. Through a process of engaging with members and partners, Philanthropy Australia has prioritised practical and focused policy actions that are essential to creating a better enabling environment for giving.
Update: Philanthropy Australia’s strategic planning process
Hannah Durack, GoodWolf and Annabel Davies, Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 17 April 2025
We’re pleased to report that we had an incredible response to the recent strategy survey from organisations of all types and sizes across the country. Thank you, your engagement is truly appreciated, and it reinforces how important this planning process is to you all.
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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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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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