This month in philanthropy: November and December 2024 - Philanthropy Australia

Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

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Australia’s women philanthropic leaders united at an event hosted by the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC at Government House in Canberra. The first-of-its-kind event, part of the She Gives campaign, brought together almost 50 of Australia’s most prominent women philanthropists.

Australia’s women philanthropic leaders united at an event hosted by the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC at Government House in Canberra. The first-of-its-kind event, part of the She Gives campaign, brought together almost 50 of Australia’s most prominent women philanthropists.

Philanthropy Australia hosted 20 members on an enriching study tour in the UK in November. The group met with philanthropic, social sector and community leaders sharing experiences and insights around best practice.

Philanthropy Australia hosted 20 members on an enriching study tour in the UK in November. The group met with philanthropic, social sector and community leaders sharing experiences and insights around best practice.

Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Network hosted a dinner with the phenomenal Ronni Kahn AO at Refettorio – welcoming space in the heart of Sydney where surplus food from across the city becomes beautiful, soul-nourishing meals. Each seat we filled meant four more meals could be served to people facing food insecurity—a tangible way to pay it forward that made every bite meaningful.

Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Network hosted a dinner with the phenomenal Ronni Kahn AO at Refettorio – welcoming space in the heart of Sydney where surplus food from across the city becomes beautiful, soul-nourishing meals. Each seat we filled meant four more meals could be served to people facing food insecurity—a tangible way to pay it forward that made every bite meaningful.

The Funding Network, in partnership with Esparq Ventures, held the pilot First Nations Crowdfunding Event on 28 November 2024. The evening was extraordinary and showcased the incredible change we can create together.
L-R: Dennis Fay, Salty Monkeys. Darryl Majid, Esparq Ventures. Levi-Joel Tamou, Indigenous Futures Foundation. Tikesa Hale, xHalEvents.

The Funding Network, in partnership with Esparq Ventures, held the pilot First Nations Crowdfunding Event on 28 November 2024. The evening was extraordinary and showcased the incredible change we can create together.
L-R: Dennis Fay, Salty Monkeys. Darryl Majid, Esparq Ventures. Levi-Joel Tamou, Indigenous Futures Foundation. Tikesa Hale, xHalEvents.

Philanthropy Australia members, board members and staff gathered in Sydney earlier this week for the End of Year Celebration event.

Philanthropy Australia members, board members and staff gathered in Sydney earlier this week for the End of Year Celebration event.

NEXUS and New Gen network members came together for a joint End of Year drinks event in both Sydney (above) and Melbourne. The evening was filled with engaging discussions as we prepare for a impactful 2025, with the NEXUS Australia Summit in March 2025. L-R Lucy Steggles, Tyson Feng, Grace Mathew, Tom Peabody, Bella Conyngham, Massimo Belgiorno-Nettis, Angus Crowther, Nick Moratis Kristie Steggles, Martin Green

NEXUS and New Gen network members came together for a joint End of Year drinks event in both Sydney (above) and Melbourne. The evening was filled with engaging discussions as we prepare for a impactful 2025, with the NEXUS Australia Summit in March 2025. L-R Lucy Steggles, Tyson Feng, Grace Mathew, Tom Peabody, Bella Conyngham, Massimo Belgiorno-Nettis, Angus Crowther, Nick Moratis Kristie Steggles, Martin Green

The Future Generation Women fund was launched in Sydney on 4 December by Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women and Minister for Finance. Managed by women portfolio managers, Future Generation Women will bring a gender lens into investment decisions, while directing 1% of its assets annually to not-for-profit organisations working to advance economic equity and opportunities for women and their children. Minderoo Foundation has kickstarted the fund with $100 million.

The Future Generation Women fund was launched in Sydney on 4 December by Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women and Minister for Finance. Managed by women portfolio managers, Future Generation Women will bring a gender lens into investment decisions, while directing 1% of its assets annually to not-for-profit organisations working to advance economic equity and opportunities for women and their children. Minderoo Foundation has kickstarted the fund with $100 million.

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