Why the Skoll World Forum is a worthy quest for Australian funders
Darrell Wade
Thu, 14 May 2026
Skoll World Forum is an annual conference at Oxford University each April, hosted by Oxford University’s SAID Business School. It is part intellectual examination of best practice philanthropy and social enterprise, part practical meeting point for practitioners who like to go deep on what works and why.
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The Giving Academy changed how this NFP CEO thinks about philanthropy
Thu, 14 May 2026
Stepping into a CEO role is never simple. And in the not-for-profit sector, the challenges are distinct. For Amy Low, taking the top role at a high-profile social enterprise brought a steep learning curve, particularly in navigating philanthropy.
Community Foundations Australia appoints Co-CEOs to lead next phase of growth
Thu, 14 May 2026
Community Foundations Australia (CFAus) has appointed Georgia Mathews and Dylan Smith as Co-CEOs, marking a significant leadership transition as the organisation enters its next phase.
Side Events: extending connection beyond the 2026 Conference program
Thu, 14 May 2026
At this years Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026,, a new program of Side Events will make even more space for delegates to deepen relationships, share ideas and convene around shared interests
2027 scholarship season kicks off with new philanthropic funding
By Centre for Social Impact
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Scholarship season is open, with 220 fully funded places helping for-purpose leaders strengthen governance, philanthropy practice and impact.
Philanthropy Australia Conference will head west in 2028
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
Philanthropy Australia Conference is heading west. For the first time in the event's history, the sector's flagship conference will be held in Perth in 2028.
Field Trip Friday: Why medical research needs bolder giving
By David Sloan, Head of Philanthropy, Wesley Research Institute
Fri, 4 Sep 2026
David Sloan from Wesley Research Institute calls for bolder philanthropy to accelerate medical research breakthroughs, highlighting Conference events Where Ambition Meets Discovery and Field Trip Friday.
