Andrew and Nicola Forrest make extraordinary gift to Minderoo Foundation
Fri, 30 Jun 2023
In an exceptional act of philanthropy, Andrew and Nicola Forrest have committed an additional A$5 billion to their philanthropic foundation Minderoo, through a donation of 220 million Fortescue shares – one fifth of their shareholding.
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Schools Plus gets $3m boost from Google
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org has provided the funding to help children and young people from less advantaged backgrounds access the digital, AI and critical thinking skills they need to thrive in the future workplace.
Philanthropy’s growth rate spotlighted in ACNC’s Charities Report
Rebecca Moriarty
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward delivered her first Australian Charities Report since stepping into the role coinciding with the 10th year of the Charity Commission. Rebecca Moriarty, Project Manager in Philanthropy Australia's Policy, Government Relations and Research team, takes a look at the key points and how the rate of philanthropic growth needs to improve to achieve our double giving agenda.
Outstanding not-for-profit leaders recognised
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
The Australian Scholarships Foundation (ASF) held its inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards last week in Sydney. The event shone a light on organisations, teams and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and courage in their leadership.
Key takeaways from the AVPN summit
Renata Zanetti
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
Philanthropy Australia’s CEO Jack Heath and Director of Learning and Content Renata Zanetti joined sector leaders from 44 countries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this week to discuss the latest in innovative leadership, impact investment and social impact. Renata reflects on the highlights.
Alan Schwartz and other leading philanthropists honoured in King’s list
Fri, 16 Jun 2023
Philanthropy Australia congratulates philanthropists and those working across the not-for-profit sector who have been recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.
What are the benefits of participatory grantmaking?
Fri, 16 Jun 2023
A new report from CEI reviews the latest global evidence on the benefits, challenges and methods of how funders can share decision-making power with grant-seekers to put lived experience at the centre of the issues they both seek to shift. Watch this Philanthropy Australia webinar reviewing the research and read the report.