Why we can’t wait 300 years for gender equality
Australians Investing in Women
Fri, 16 Aug 2024
One theme emerged with crystal clarity at the Breakfast of Champions for Gender Equality event at Conference: the urgent need for collective action to accelerate progress towards gender equality. The event was co-hosted by Australians Investing in Women, Perpetual, Philanthropy Australia, the ResourceFULL Collective (International Women's Development Agency, Pacific Feminist Fund and Urgent Action Fund – Asia & Pacific) and Red Rocketship Foundation.
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Photo gallery: Conference 2024
Thu, 15 Aug 2024
A look at a small collection of images from the conference showcasing keynote speakers and the highly engaged and enthusiastic audience.
Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey
Tue, 6 Aug 2024
Leah Armstrong, Chair of the First Nations Funders Network at Philanthropy Australia and Regional Manager of International Funders for Indigenous Peoples is inviting funders in Australia to contribute to the first ever “Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey”.
The future of philanthropy and why it matters
Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Tue, 6 Aug 2024
Speech by Maree Sidey, CEO of Philanthropy Australia at the opening of the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference.
New partnership to embed diversity across the conference
Fri, 2 Aug 2024
Philanthropy Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with Perpetual Private to prioritise diversity and representation throughout the upcoming Philanthropy Australia Conference. The theme of the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference, ‘Shifting Perspectives, Shifting Practice’, and focus on shared power, demonstrates an important and growing area of attention for Australian philanthropy.
New trends in giving favour disruptors and causes over established charities
Kristen Lark, CEO of The Funding Network Australia
Fri, 2 Aug 2024
The landscape of philanthropy is undergoing a profound transformation and McCrindle’s NFP Insights: Empowering Impact report, published earlier this year, provides important data for not-for-profit leaders looking to secure their organisations’ futures. The Funding Network Australia CEO, Kristen Lark, reflects here on the new patterns in donor behaviour.
Moonshot Philanthropy with James Chen: Addressing risks to achieve the impossible
James Chen, Chair, Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation
Fri, 2 Aug 2024
James Chen reflects on his journey in philanthropy over two decades with the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation and the profound impact that strong leadership can have on global issues. In this guest blog ahead of his presentation at the Philanthropy Australia Conference, he talks about spending the majority of his life focused on two critical areas: early childhood literacy and vision correction – and why he has approached each with what he calls ‘Moonshot Philanthropy’.
