PA expands to TAS: introductions and opportunities in membership team
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
We are delighted to announce that Philanthropy Australia is extending its national footprint and will open an office in Tasmania. Lola Cowle has been appointed our first Director of Engagement (TAS) and starts next week.
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Scaling investment for positive impact: Inside the 2026 Impact Investment Summit
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
This month’s gathering will focus on the role capital can play in shaping fairer futures at this time when global systems are under increasing strain.
She Gives publishes landmark report for women’s giving in Australia
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Australia’s largest ever mixed-methods study of women’s giving has confirmed what many across the sector have long understood. Women lead the way in generosity and their contributions are powerful, values driven and far from fully realised.
Philanthropy invited to step into powerful shared work with First Nations communities
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Right across the country, a powerful series of conversations and gatherings is reshaping the way philanthropy listens to and works with First Nations communities.
Blended finance model unlocks profitable climate investments
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Transition Accelerator is an Australian organisation developing new funding approaches that partner philanthropy and private capital to back climate solutions. Giving News spoke with Izzy Jensen, Managing Partner, about its use of “blended finance” models to address some of Australia's most significant environmental challenges.
Celebrating Ben Rodgers’ contribution to Community Foundations Australia
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
In early February, members of Melbourne’s community foundations and philanthropic organisations came together at the Collingwood Yards for to celebrate the work and dedication of Ben Rodgers, who ended his term as Chair of the Community Foundations Australia Board.
Introductions and opportunities in PA’s Membership & Engagement team
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Philanthropy Australia is strengthening its national engagement capability in 2026 with new appointments across the Membership & Engagement team.
