Sector news wrap up
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
The last fortnight has been a busy one in philanthropy with major gift announcements across higher education and medical research as well as the release of the influential Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion Research report for 2024.
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Leading voices in philanthropy share insights in AIIW video series
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has launched an inspiring series of 13 interviews featuring some of the sector’s most influential voices. Philanthropy Australia is delighted to release the videos via Philanthropy Weekly – beginning with three women instrumental to AIIW’s origins – Jill Reichstein OAM, Eve Mahlab AO and Carol Schwartz AO. A new video will be released weekly.
Wisdom gained: Perpetual’s lessons from 10 years of impact giving
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Perpetual Private has released an insights report looking at the data from a decade of their IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP).
The Funding Network launches innovative event for First Nations enterprises
Darryl Majid, Director of Esparq Ventures
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
The First Nations Crowdfunding Event is an innovative pilot uniting communities and philanthropists in support of three high-potential First Nations enterprises working and delivering social impact in regional Australia. Here, Darryl Majid, Director of Esparq Ventures, which is delivering the event in partnership with The Funding Network (TFN), explains how it will work.
Queensland businessman Scott Hutchinson awarded UQ Alumni Excellence Award for philanthropy
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
The business leader won the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the construction industry and as a philanthropist and sustainability advocate.
Future Generation Australia is seeking NFP partners for first time in 10 years
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Future Generation Australia (FGX) is calling for expressions of interest from non-profits that are supporting children facing adversity to thrive. It marks the first time that FGX, which has donated $43m to Australian charities working with children at risk, has opened its books to new non-profit partners since it was founded by veteran fund manager Geoff Wilson in 2014.
Dylan Smith leaves Philanthropy Australia to take up new role at Community Foundations Australia
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Philanthropy Australia is sad to lose a valued member of its team, Dylan Smith, who has overseen significant growth of the peak body’s membership in Western Australia. He is set to take up an exciting newly created role as Senior Director, Foundation and Field Development at Community Foundations Australia.
