Wise words: Jill Reichstein OAM and Jemima Myer
Fri, 31 May 2024
Welcome to the first of a regular series in which an inspiring philanthropic leader is interviewed by a member of our New Gen Network. Deep knowledge derived from decades of experience in the sector underpins the direction our younger members are now taking forward. This is Philanthropy Weekly’s attempt to capture and bottle some of that wisdom to share. Jemima has crafted these thoughtful questions for Jill.
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First Nations leadership boosted at Philanthropy Australia
Leah Armstrong, Acting Chair, First Nations Governance Committee, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 31 May 2024
Philanthropy’s peak body has been on a journey in the past 20 years to support ‘more and better’ philanthropy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. As we reflect on the Reconciliation Week 2024 theme of ‘Now more than ever’, Philanthropy Australia announces its expanded First Nations Governance Committee, a Board Sub-Committee. Here, Acting Chair, Leah Armstrong, introduces its members and goals.
This Month in Philanthropy: May 2024
Fri, 31 May 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.
Corporate volunteering: from food packing to skill sharing
Romy Sandler, Macquarie Group Foundation
Fri, 24 May 2024
As the volunteer sector becomes more adaptable and diverse, corporate volunteering is rich with scope for further innovation. Romy Sandler, Staff Engagement Lead for the Macquarie Group Foundation in ANZ, shares some of the initiatives Macquarie have developed to engage employees.
Conference early bird pricing ending soon, scholarship applications open
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 May 2024
Early bird ticket prices for the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 will end on Friday 31 May. Act now to benefit from a big discount!
Update: Philanthropy Australia Annual General Meeting
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 May 2024
The 2024 Philanthropy Australia AGM was held on Wednesday 22 May. At the meeting, new members were appointed to the Board and commenced their terms as Directors at the conclusion of the meeting.
Flexibility is key to my volunteering with Delta Therapy Dogs
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 May 2024
Every second Saturday I drive to a beautiful woodland setting in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula with my dear pal Paddy, who also happens to be the best dog in the world. He is a very handsome and chilled border terrier, and together we are a Delta Therapy Dog Team. He is the superhero in this duo though and even has a cape.
