Leading voices in philanthropy share insights in AIIW video series

Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has launched an inspiring series of 13 interviews featuring some of the sector’s most influential voices. Philanthropy Australia is delighted to release the videos via Philanthropy Weekly – beginning with three women instrumental to AIIW’s origins – Jill Reichstein OAM, Eve Mahlab AO and Carol Schwartz AO. A new video will be released weekly. Next week is Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey.

The series, Empowered Giving for a Fairer Future, was created with the support of the Besen Family Foundation, brings viewers into meaningful conversations with sector leaders, including Cathy Scalzo, Ian Bird OLY, Lisa Keenan, Deanne Weir, Mim Bartlett, Cat Fay, Joanne Kirk, Hugh Belfrage and Julie Reilly who share practical insights, learnings and case studies that highlight how gender-informed strategies can be applied to tackle complex social issues.

View the Empowered Giving for a Fairer Future videos here.

Julie Reilly OAM, CEO of AIIW, said: “This series underscores how a gender-focused approach to philanthropy can lead to deeper impact and lasting change.

“As a supporting partner of the She Gives campaign, we are proud that this series supports a growing showcase of Australian women donors who prioritise women and girls and gender equality in their giving, alongside philanthropic men and advocates who share this value.

“Through Empowered Giving for a Fairer Future, we’re providing a valuable resource to help philanthropists and organisations consider, explore and implement gender-lens strategies that uplift communities and create fairer opportunities for everyone.”

AIIW said it aims to catalyse a shift in the philanthropic sector towards more gender-inclusive approaches that foster resilience, address disadvantage, and promote equality with the videos.

AIIW said that it has plans under way to capture the wisdom of more philanthropic leaders from around the nation and share them widely in 2025. The series was produced by Ella Mitchell with filmmaker Maggie Eudes.

For access to Gender-wise research and resources, please visit www.aiiw.org.au

AIIW is a leading not-for-profit organisation that advocates for gender-wise philanthropy. AIIW encourages all Australians – particularly philanthropic, corporate, and community leaders – to apply a gender lens to their giving and increase investment in women and girls, to help create a fairer and more inclusive society.