‘We see our funders as visionaries’
Fri, 28 Jul 2023
How does trust-based philanthropy work? It is a growing area of interest but requires a highly relational approach from funder and fundee, and strong sense of a shared mission.
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Philanthropy Australia’s Reflect RAP endorsed by Reconciliation Australia
Vicki Norton, Director of Strategic Projects, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Jul 2023
Vicki Norton, Philanthropy Australia’s Director of Strategic Projects and RAP Implementation Lead, reflects on the journey so far.
‘Trust-based philanthropy was the leading theme’
Rachel Findlay, Director, Impact and Engagement, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Jul 2023
Philanthropy Australia was delighted to host a New Gen Study Tour to New York in June 2023. Participants held forums with the Ford Foundation, United Nations Foundation and the Global Impact Investing Network, among other global leaders in the space.
‘Charities adapt to changing circumstances’
Fri, 21 Jul 2023
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission recently released its 9th Australian Charities Report, an annual analysis of the size and scope of the sector. It also illustrates the sector’s contribution to the Australian economy and to communities. It was the first for Commissioner Sue Woodward AM. Here, she reflects on some of the key findings of the report and the outlook for the sector.
Registrations now open for Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit – 24 October 2023
Fri, 14 Jul 2023
‘Don’t wait for a crisis to build vital relationships’
Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Kate Sclater, Head of Community Investment at Rātā Foundation in Christchurch, shares insights learned from funding initiatives put in place following disaster events in the South Island of New Zealand.
Treasury consults on Community Foundations reforms
Fri, 7 Jul 2023
Treasury is consulting on reforms to Community Foundations that look set to not only give effect to the Government’s commitment to provide DGR 1 status to 28 Community Foundations, but to also provide a more streamlined process for new Community Foundations to access DGR 1 status in the future.
