Pay What It Takes launches new website as campaign moves to next level
PWIT Co-Chairs Lisa Allan, The Smith Family and Denise Cheng, Equity Trustees
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
The Pay What It Takes (PWIT) Coalition and the Charity Consortium led by passionate stakeholders from funder, intermediary and for-purpose communities have been leading the PWIT movement across Australia. At the recent Fundraising Institute of Australia Conference, the movement’s co-chairs Lisa Allan and Denise Cheng announced that the PWIT Coalition and the Charity Consortium are unifying under one umbrella to champion an effective, sustainable and impactful future for charities and their beneficiaries.
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DGR tax reforms to bring ‘new era’ for community foundations
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
A ‘game changing’ new Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) category that will boost community giving has been celebrated by philanthropic, charity and community leaders. The result of 20 years of advocacy, the reforms were delivered by the Assistant Minister for Charities, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, who was acknowledged for his leadership driving the changes.
Delivery of historic reforms will boost community giving in Australia
Community Foundations Australia and Philanthropy Australia
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Community Foundations Australia and Philanthropy Australia have welcomed the delivery of tangible reforms that will boost social capital and grassroots giving through Australian community foundations.
Claire O’Rourke, AEGN CEO, on climate action: ‘We must fundamentally reorientate ourselves to meet this moment in history’
As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Where next on climate funding for philanthropy as we reach the mid-way point in the critical decade for action to prevent catastrophic environmental change? Claire O’Rourke stepped into the role of CEO of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) last year. Here, she talks about her vision for the organisation, the energising response of the sector and our role as pivotal ancestors-to-be at this vital juncture.
Snow Medical partners with University of Sydney in $50 million investment to transform glaucoma treatment
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
There is new hope of life-changing treatments for people living with glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief of sight’, after the Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Medical) announced a $50 million partnership with the University of Sydney to launch the Snow Vision Accelerator this week. It follows a record $100 million gift from the Khuda Family Foundation to the university earlier in February to increase diversity in the STEM sector.
Adam Ognall on his ‘fantastic vantage point’ of philanthropy
As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s Adam Ognall has taken on a different focus in his new role as Executive Director Partnerships and Practice. Here, he talks about his vision for driving forward best practice and supporting strong relationships across the sector. In particular, he explains how the information shared in Philanthropy Australia’s recent Better Philanthropy Telescope report fits into our strategy and outlook for 2025.
Frontline sector leaders recognised in Australia Day Honours list 2025
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 7 Feb 2025
This year’s Australia Day Honours shone a light on the inspirational work of sector leaders in areas such as trauma-informed education, social equity and mental health services for farmers. Philanthropy Australia congratulates the philanthropists and those working across the not-for-profit sector who have been recognised.
