2026 Queensland Philanthropy Awards
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Queenslanders whose leadership and community stewardship make an instrumental impact on the lives of those they serve were celebrated at the 2026 Queensland Philanthropy Awards.
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Genevieve Timmons honoured with Life Membership of Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 29 May 2026
Philanthropy Australia has awarded its highest honour, Life Membership, to Genevieve Timmons, recognising her outstanding and sustained contribution to both the organisation and the development of philanthropy in this country.
Community Foundations Australia appoints Co-CEOs to lead next phase of growth
Thu, 14 May 2026
Community Foundations Australia (CFAus) has appointed Georgia Mathews and Dylan Smith as Co-CEOs, marking a significant leadership transition as the organisation enters its next phase.
The Giving Academy changed how this NFP CEO thinks about philanthropy
Thu, 14 May 2026
Stepping into a CEO role is never simple. And in the not-for-profit sector, the challenges are distinct. For Amy Low, taking the top role at a high-profile social enterprise brought a steep learning curve, particularly in navigating philanthropy.
Why the Skoll World Forum is a worthy quest for Australian funders
Darrell Wade
Thu, 14 May 2026
Skoll World Forum is an annual conference at Oxford University each April, hosted by Oxford University’s SAID Business School. It is part intellectual examination of best practice philanthropy and social enterprise, part practical meeting point for practitioners who like to go deep on what works and why.
Side Events: extending connection beyond the 2026 Conference program
Thu, 14 May 2026
At this years Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026,, a new program of Side Events will make even more space for delegates to deepen relationships, share ideas and convene around shared interests
Accelerating the transition: Lessons from Transition Accelerator’s journey
Denise Cheng, FGII MID Panel | Senior Philanthropy Advisor, UBS
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
At the recent Sydney event, attendees heard from MID alumna Izzy Jensen, Managing Partner of Transition Accelerator (TA), who reflected not only on the realities of financing Australia’s climate and energy transition, but also how presenting at a FGII MID helped sharpen the organisation’s message, deepen engagement with funders and shape its growth journey.
