What can grantmakers learn from the next generation? Reflections from the NEXUS Global Summit
Bella Conyngham, New Gen Network Lead
Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Bella Conyngham, Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Network Lead, was part of a 17-strong delegation who travelled to New York for the annual NEXUS Global Summit. Last week, NEXUS Australia Executive Officer Lucy Steggles shared an abundance of key takeaways, which you can read online. Here, Bella shares some thoughts and questions about philanthropy that she’s brought back to Aussie soil from the event.
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Inspiring leaders are leading the way on Pay What It Takes
Jo Taylor, Executive Chair of the PWIT Coalition
Fri, 19 Jul 2024
For the last three years the Pay What It Takes (PWIT) movement has been working to transform the way funders work with not-for-profits to address the critical issue of underfunded overhead costs. Here, Jo Taylor, Executive Chair of the PWIT Coalition, provides an update on progress so far and new research as more and more leaders get behind the campaign.
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.
‘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.
