What is progressive philanthropy?
Long-time philanthropic adviser and educationalist Jason Franklin first spoke about advocacy at Philanthropy Australia’s conference in 2016.
Agenda to Double Giving Provided to the Productivity Commission
Philanthropy Australia has today provided its submission to the Productivity Commission. Sam Rosevear thanks the members who contributed and summarises the submission.
Be prepared to look at impact differently
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has developed a Global Impact Framework to help measure and communicate the tangible outcomes of advocacy.
7 key take-aways from the Greater Giving Summit
Antonia Ruffell, CEO of StartGiving reflects on the key trends in philanthropy in America and how Australia should take note, following the Giving Summit at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Two minds better than one as The Funding Network marks 10 years
The Funding Network is celebrating its 10th Anniversary – and $22 million in giving – with a specially streamed pitching event. Philanthropy Weekly speaks with CEO Kristen Lark and its founder and former CEO, Lisa Cotton, who are working together again. They reflect on the decade’s achievements, how crowdfunding has changed and what more is possible.
MEDIA RELEASE: Philanthropy says Yes with pledge to support Voice
An alliance of some of Australia’s leading philanthropic foundations has declared their support for Voice. Today, they announced a combined $17 million pledge from the philanthropic sector to the Yes campaigns, with more funding to come.
What is philanthropy’s responsibility to future generations?
Australia’s philanthropic sector continues to grapple with how it ensures funding decisions made today are fit for the future. At the same time, most young people still disproportionately ‘lack the networks to people in power, capital and safe environment’ to have their ideas and solutions to social and environmental issues backed, says Grace Vegesana, Climate and Racial Justice Director at the Australian Youth Climate Coalition.