‘I can’t wait to get things under way’
Fri, 11 Aug 2023
Community Foundations Australia has appointed internationally regarded community philanthropy executive Ian Bird OLY from Canada as its new CEO. Ian, who will join the organisation in October, will bring a depth of experience in community foundation development and leadership from his current role as chair of the Global Fund for Community Foundations and his former role as the President and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada.
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‘Philanthropy can shift the dial on diversity and inclusion’
Fri, 11 Aug 2023
A new cultural representation report, entitled From Colour Blind to Race Conscious: A Roadmap to Action Diversity and Inclusion in Australian Philanthropy, indicates that the philanthropic sector can play a leading role in addressing issues of race, equity and inclusion. The research examines the extent of cultural diversity in the sector and the flow-on impact for the partners and communities with which it works.
The suburbs where offspring will inherit $3 million
Fri, 11 Aug 2023
Research released by Philanthropy Australia and Seer Data about intergenerational wealth transfer proved a conversation starter in a number of media outlets last week. Figures revealed the 10 suburbs in Australia where the next generation are set to inherit more than $3 million from their parents – and where there may be new opportunities to grow giving.
‘Charities matter’
Fri, 4 Aug 2023
Sarah Davies has just been appointed chair of the Advisory Board to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), among seven other appointments that reflect the diversity of the sector. She says she is privileged to support developing the sector, which is ‘an economic powerhouse for the country’.
‘Few conversations were had without the mention of racism’
Martin Green, Co-Chair of the New Generation of Giving Network
Fri, 4 Aug 2023
Martin Green, Director of the Pantera Press Foundation and Co-Chair of the New Generation of Giving Network, reflects on how he found that advancing racial justice is now embedded in US philanthropic discourse during Philanthropy Australia’s study tour to New York. This is the third in a series of articles about the trip.
New Impact Investment opportunity for ancillary funds a ‘game changer’
Craig Connelly, Perpetual Limited
Fri, 4 Aug 2023
An innovative financial product coming soon to market will give PAFs and PuAFs the opportunity to provide vital operating costs for not-for-profits, freeing up their resources to maximise impact. The long-term growth prospects should return capital to funders and leave NFPs with a sustainable asset. Craig Connelly, partner at Perpetual Limited, explains.
For-purpose leaders from SA and WA latest to get SILA boost
Fri, 28 Jul 2023
The third cohort of for-purpose CEOs chosen to take part in the outstanding Social Impact Leadership Australia Program (SILA) have been announced. The fully funded professional development program is delivered by the Centre for Social Impact and valued at more than $80,000 per delegate.
