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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.

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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.

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Latest SILA cohort set to enhance NFPs in Queensland and NT

Fri, 5 Jul 2024

Twenty-four leaders from not-for-profit organisations across Queensland and the Northern Territory are set to drive their impact further by joining Australia’s most comprehensive executive education program for the social purpose sector, the Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) Program.

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New conference updates! Discover speakers, panellists and more

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 5 Jul 2024

Today we reveal a cascade of speakers! We have confirmed loads of panellists and moderators for the concurrent sessions and masterclasses. We wanted you to be the first to know.

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This month in philanthropy: June 2024

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 28 Jun 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

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Conference update: your opportunity to ‘pay it forward’ to a not-for-profit leader

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 28 Jun 2024

Philanthropy Australia Conference registrations are selling fast, so it’s an important time to think about who is ‘in the room’. At each conference, a variety of generous members, people and organisations choose to ‘pay it forward’. They do this by donating to help cover the cost of conference registration for leaders of smaller not-for-profit organisations who would not otherwise be able to attend.

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50 Lives 50 Homes: the modest grant that led to hundreds leaving homelessness

Peter Wilmoth Fri, 28 Jun 2024

The 50 Lives 50 Homes project was conceived to help alleviate homelessness. Its name suggested its initial ambition, but support grew to include a collective of 30 community service agencies and the Western Australian Government. It wasn’t long before it outstripped its aim of helping 50 people into homes. It’s now 427 and growing.

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