Stacey Thomas: ‘Truth-telling can be uncomfortable, but it is our work to do’
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Stacey Thomas, CEO of The Wyatt Trust, delivered a powerful talk from the heart at the Philanthropy Australia Conference to a packed auditorium on reckoning with the past of the Trust and its founder, English colonial settler Dr William Wyatt. She spoke frankly about how his life impacted the lives of local First Nations peoples. Here, Stacey reflects on why it was important to deliver that speech to that audience and how she feels about the groundswell of feedback she’s received. She offers advice on how others can start their journey and where The Wyatt Trust, with its 138 years of history, goes next with theirs.
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New Pay What It Takes (PWIT) report is ‘a love letter to our sector’
Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
A new report from Pay What It Takes (PWIT) shares the wisdom and experiences of philanthropic leaders on their shared journey of creating sustainable not for profit organisations that are consistently benefiting communities across the country.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey extended
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey has been extended by one week to Friday 20 September. Here, Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey shares a heartfelt message encouraging funders to take part in the survey.
‘Telehealth for the social sector’ Expert Bar launched by Benefolk
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
Benefolk’s Expert Bar is a new online service that will enable not-for-profit leaders and their teams to access a broad range of experienced, pre-vetted specialists via its website for 45, 60 or 90-minute online or phone-based consultations. The Expert Bar is also a capacity-building solution for grantmakers and funders, who are looking for ways to support and strengthen their partners. They will be able to buy vouchers for the service to provide to grantees.
Listening, questioning and acting to drive better philanthropy
Liz Branigan, Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
The Phil Eval Network has a dedicated focus on evaluation for learning and transformation – to foster a genuine commitment to relationships and dialogue between funders, grantees/partners and the communities they seek to serve. Phil Eval is exploring how listening deeply, asking the right questions and acting on what you have heard, can transform funder evaluation practices. Dr Elizabeth Branigan, Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager, reflects on the success of its recent conference sessions, plus what’s coming up.
Vale Marion Webster AM (1950-2024)
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
Australia has lost a trailblazer of the not-for-profit sector with the passing of Marion Webster AM. Marion dedicated her life to advancing social justice, championing community-based philanthropy, and supporting vulnerable and marginalised populations.
What we learned from your Conference feedback
Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
The feedback from Conference participants provides rich insights on their experiences and how audiences see Philanthropy Australia fulfilling its mission as the peak body. The team thought it would be useful to share some highlights. Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement, reflects on the key findings and how these insights will inform future Philanthropy Australia events.
