UK Study Tour: ‘The changes being made to power sharing practices was the standout learning’
Rachel Findlay, Director, Engagement (NSW/ACT), Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
A group of Philanthropy Australia members have returned from an enriching study tour in the UK buzzing with fresh insights and enthusiasm to invest in their work in Australia. The members had an action-packed itinerary meeting with more than 40 speakers from 20+ organisations sharing best practice and deep understanding of the many ways philanthropy is making a difference today. Here, Rachel Findlay, Director Impact and Engagement, NSW & ACT, and the key driver behind curating the tour, shares her reflections.
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Philanthropy supports professorship to honour Sir Gustav Nossal
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
The exceptional legacy of former director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) and Australian treasure Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE will continue through an ongoing professorship, enabled through the philanthropy of the Nossal family. Sir Gus is one of Philanthropy Australia’s two patrons.
Corporate giving grows to $1.5 billion: GivingLarge report
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
The 2024 GivingLarge report has revealed that Australia’s top 50 corporate givers contributed a record $1.5 billion to community initiatives in FY 2024. The 2024 philanthropy marks a 14% increase from 2023 (an additional $171 million).
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation announces nine-year funding agreements with three Queensland arts organisations
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation (TFFF) has announced three separate, nine-year, general operating support grants for three of Queensland’s most important cultural organisations. The grants have been made to Dancenorth, Camerata and Crossroad Arts.
Advocacy update: ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report and final submission regarding Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
In this update about policy and advocacy, Philanthropy Australia's Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert writes about the federal government's ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report. Krystian also comments on Philanthropy Australia's final submission Regarding Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations
Governor-General joins women leaders in calling for more giving
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Australia’s women philanthropic leaders have united at an event hosted by the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC at Government House in Canberra.
Giving Tuesday’s message could be transformational in Australia
Wayne Green, Director, Engagement (VIC/TAS), Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Wayne Green, Philanthropy Australia's Director, Engagement, for Victoria and Tasmania, was previously Executive Director of Honeycomb, a New York-based philanthropy organisation. During his time in the US, he saw Giving Tuesday grow from its inception to a significant day on the philanthropic calendar in many parts of the world. As fundraising platform Raisley takes on hosting the campaign in Australia – next week on 3 December – Wayne reflects on the new potential for the initiative here.
