Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey extended

Philanthropy Australia, on behalf of First Nations Leaders across Australia, is calling all funders to take part in the important Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey. The deadline for this survey has been extended one week to Friday 20 September 2024.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey will provide valuable benchmark information into the level of funds being distributed to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The survey has been created in collaboration with representatives from the First Nations Funders Network and First Nations Governance Committee.

The strong response so far has been encouraging, but to ensure every funder has the opportunity to contribute, the deadline has been extended by one week to Friday, 20 September.

Creating this groundbreaking benchmark report is vital to understanding the level of philanthropic funding being received by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led and controlled organisations in Australia. Importantly, it will help shift practices towards greater self-determination and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in philanthropy.

Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey shares a heartfelt message on why this survey so important to support First Nations-led philanthropy.

Further Information

Time and resources: Depending on your situation, we estimate it will take an investment of 30min for preparation and a further 30min to complete the survey.

Throughout the survey, you will be asked to provide details on your organisation’s structure, grantmaking approach, financial reporting on grantmaking and how your organisation focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander funding.

Instructions on access: Click here to take the survey. If you would like to prepare your answers in advance, you can download a PDF of the survey here. There is also a Survey Information and FAQs document available to help you prepare and answer any questions.

Key dates: Survey close – Friday 20 September 2024

Learn more about the survey and how to get involved here.