Women are leading Australia’s giving revolution. Will the sector catch up to enable their giving at scale?
By Allison Harding
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
In the third on our series examining many facets of intergenerational wealth in Australia, She Gives’ Melissa Smith tells Giving News why women are poised to reshape giving in the decades ahead, and it’s not only because the number of female millionaires is growing faster than men.
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Five forces from US Philanthropy: QLD Funders Peer Network
By Kim Harland, Senior Director, Engagement (QLD/NT)
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
At the March meeting of Philanthropy Australia’s Queensland Funders Peer Network, Peter Johnstone, CEO of the Clem Jones Group and Foundation, shared five major shifts transforming US philanthropy. Kim Harland, our Director Engagement (QLD), recaps for his insights for Giving News and what they mean for Australian philanthropy.
Why Gen X’s ‘quiet inheritor’ status deserves your attention
By Kate Stone, Head of Philanthropic Giving, Australian Philanthropic Services
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
In the second of a Giving News series on the intergenerational wealth transfer, guest contributor Kate Stone of Australian Philanthropic Services explains why Generation X is actually at the forefront of wealth transfer, and that we need to consider this group’s life stage pressures to harness the full potential of philanthropy over the next decade
Reflections from across the Tasman: Philanthropy New Zealand Conference 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Systems change, Te Ao Māori approaches and the future of giving were key topics at the Philanthropy New Zealand conference earlier this month. Philanthropy Australia’s Krystian Seibert, Sarah Hardy and Bella Conynham share their reflections from the gathering.
Crowdfunding is first experience of giving for nearly a quarter of Australians, says report
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
About 23% of Australians surveyed by crowdfunding platform GoFundMe said that using the online tool has been their first experience of giving and that 40% went on to become 'more charitable' afterwards. Global CEO Tim Cadogan spoke with Giving News following a roundtable hosted by Philanthropy Australia and the platform in Sydney.
Q&A with Rhodri Davies, author of Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Rhodri Davies’ latest book explores how expectations shape approaches and attitudes toward giving among UK donors and is the third in a series examining philanthropy through the lens of funders. Rhodri, founder of think tank Why Philanthropy Matters and a key speaker at PA’s UK study tour last year, authored the book with Professor Beth Breeze OBE, who presented at the Philanthropy Australia conference in 2022, and researcher Theresa Lloyd.
Savvy Giving Roadshow captures priority learning areas for philanthropy sector
Genevieve Timmons, Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Practice
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Over the past six months, sector stalwart and philanthropic knowledge font Genevieve Timmons hosted a Savvy Giving Roadshow across Australia. At seven sessions for more than 250 Philanthropy Australia (PA) members and guests, Genevieve asked them 'what are you most keen to learn about in philanthropy and what matters most?'. Here she reflects on the workshops, and what she learned.
