Advocacy update: ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report and final submission regarding Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations
Fri, 6 Dec 2024
In this update about policy and advocacy, Philanthropy Australia's Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert writes about the federal government's ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report. Krystian also comments on Philanthropy Australia's final submission Regarding Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations
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Giving Tuesday’s message could be transformational in Australia
Wayne Green, Director, Engagement (VIC/TAS), Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Wayne Green, Philanthropy Australia's Director, Engagement, for Victoria and Tasmania, was previously Executive Director of Honeycomb, a New York-based philanthropy organisation. During his time in the US, he saw Giving Tuesday grow from its inception to a significant day on the philanthropic calendar in many parts of the world. As fundraising platform Raisley takes on hosting the campaign in Australia – next week on 3 December – Wayne reflects on the new potential for the initiative here.
Governor-General joins women leaders in calling for more giving
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Australia’s women philanthropic leaders have united at an event hosted by the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC at Government House in Canberra.
Philanthropy, government and community take the next steps for Australia’s children
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Leaders from government, philanthropy and community have taken a critical step towards building a better future for Australian’s children and young people, setting the stage for new investment in community-led initiatives to drive positive change.
New Southside community foundation will support local solutions to local problems
Allison Harding
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Victoria’s newest community foundation is starting to make waves in its bayside Melbourne home, with plans to begin its first grants program in coming months.
Rainbow Giving Australia launches with $1m for LGBTQIA+ causes
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
This week, The Aurora Group and GiveOUT, two community-led LGBTQIA+ funders, announced their merger to become Rainbow Giving Australia. This union creates a national LGBTQIA+ foundation dedicated to empowering Australian rainbow communities.
Sector news wrap up
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
The last fortnight has been a busy one in philanthropy with major gift announcements across higher education and medical research as well as the release of the influential Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion Research report for 2024.
