News and stories

News and stories

Small Grants are vital to strengthen rural Australia

Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal Fri, 3 Nov 2023

For purpose organisations come in many shapes and sizes, and have varied needs according to their structures and location. This means that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to grant making, writes Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. In this thought piece, Jill explains how small grants can have a big impact, particularly on grassroots organisations, which may not be able to access traditional philanthropy.

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Policy and advocacy update

New polling shows overwhelming support for initiatives to double giving

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

National polling released this week demonstrates “very strong” support for proposed government reforms to lift giving to charity. The survey suggests a keen and open-hearted generosity is alive in the community and that there has been a significant change in sentiment towards a more compassionate approach across society. This indicates the Federal Government’s work to develop a strategy to double giving to charity by 2030 will be strongly supported by the Australian community.

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Best of Giving film – Innovation: the Fay Fuller Foundation and OurTown

Fri, 9 Dec 2022

Across the country, there are a myriad of small towns confronting their own problems, trying to make sure their communities can thrive under a range of stresses and pressures.

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The Best of The Best is here!

Fri, 25 Nov 2022

During the past two years, Philanthropy Australia has compiled nine short films that tell stories of best practice philanthropy.

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