Philanthropy Australia welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s ‘Future Foundations for Giving’ report
Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament today.
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‘You know what you’re doing’: Kim Collard was key to Kimberly recovery fund
Allison Harding
Fri, 12 Jul 2024
In early 2023, Western Australia’s Kimberley region was battered by ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie, with damage to property and infrastructure isolating already vulnerable communities. Here, we learn the story behind how the Fremantle Foundation and Kim Collard’s Bibbulmun Fund worked with local community leaders to ensure support made it to the right people and places.
Meet our new member: Ord Minnett
Fri, 12 Jul 2024
In this regular series, we introduce members who have joined Philanthropy Australia in recent months. Philanthropy’s ever-evolving nature is reflected in our members and the breadth of their work across sectors. These responses have been provided by Malcolm Wood, Head of Asset Allocation and Philanthropic Services.
NEXUS Global 2024 Summit: where ‘Bold Voices, Brave Ideas’ flowed
Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer of NEXUS Australia
Fri, 12 Jul 2024
Just over a week ago, Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer of NEXUS Australia, returned from the annual NEXUS Global Summit event in New York. She, and Philanthropy Australia’s Bella Conyngham, hosted a delegation of 17 Next Gen members from across Australia. NEXUS created an incredible space that brought together 650 young leaders from more than 20 countries around the world for collaborative problem-solving and connection.
Gandel Family farewells CEO Vedran Drakulić OAM
Fri, 12 Jul 2024
Gandel family foundation’s long-term Chief Executive Officer, Vedran Drakulić OAM is stepping down after more than 12 years at the helm.
Krystian Seibert to be Philanthropy Australia’s ED, Policy, Government Relations and Research
Fri, 12 Jul 2024
Krystian Seibert has extensive experience shaping policy and regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector. Most recently, he served as an Associate Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, appointed by the Australian Government to jointly lead the Commission's 'once in a generation' philanthropy inquiry.
Top 5 tips from funders for NFPs on grants and building relationships
Rachel Findlay and Bella Conyngham
Fri, 5 Jul 2024
How can not-for-profits (NFPs) improve their grant applications in the eyes of funders? How can NFPs build relationships within the sector and what are the benefits? What do funders want to see when it comes to NFPs sharing their vision and impact? These questions and more were put to a panel of key funders at Philanthropy Australia’s Meet the Funder event in Sydney this week.
