Philanthropy Australia farewells Adam Ognall
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
One of Victoria’s major private philanthropic Foundations, the Gandel Foundation, has appointed Adam Ognall as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.
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‘Giving circles are fun’: Impact100 Melbourne launches
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
A new collective giving opportunity has been launched in Melbourne for locals who want to support their communities to thrive. Impact100 Melbourne, supported by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, aims to build a new membership base in the Victorian capital and bring like-minded citizens together to make a difference on their patch.
50+ stories for 50 years
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
This year marks Philanthropy Australia’s 50th anniversary! For five decades, our community has championed philanthropy, driving positive change across Australia. As an organisation, we have continued to grow, evolve, and thrive thanks to you—our members, both past and present.
An Australian COP31 should be a ‘People’s COP with community at its core’
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
Climate Action Week Sydney (CAW.SYD) ended last week with a call to put people and communities at the Centre of COP31 as Australia and the Pacific bid to co-host the global summit. Leaders involved with the cross-sectoral COP31 Collaboration Group (CCG) said work must ensure that COP31 is a ‘People’s COP’ that has inclusivity, First Nations and community engagement at its core.
Australian Schools Plus and Paul Ramsay Foundation announce $4.7m investment in success for remote kids
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
The Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) has provided Australian Schools Plus (Schools Plus) a $4.7 million grant over five years to shift the dial for kids who are often left behind in rural Australia. This initiative will support 7,000 students across remote communities with targeted programs and resources, fostering academic achievement and overall wellbeing.
Bequests Promised vs Bequests Realised: Understanding what happens when gifts in wills don’t materialise
Rebecca Moriarty, Knowledge Lead, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
Startling new research has revealed that millions of dollars are being lost to the not-for-profit sector because gifts in wills are simply not reaching their intended charity.
PA’s simplified membership tiers are here! Join today.
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey recently launched the organisation’s new membership model. Based on member feedback, PA has streamlined the membership offering into three clear tiers – CONNECT, ENGAGE and IMPACT.
