PLACE: Philanthropy and government partner to empower communities
Fri, 8 Nov 2024
Philanthropy is partnering with the federal government to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities and addressing entrenched disadvantage. Five of Australia's leading philanthropic bodies have matched the government's investment of $19.3m over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), it was announced last week.
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The decline of trust, the rise of Trump – and an opportunity for philanthropy
Harriet McCallum, Executive Officer of Mannifera
Fri, 8 Nov 2024
Earlier this week the people of the US elected Donald Trump to be their president for a second time. Here, Mannifera Executive Officer Harriet McCallum reflects on what the outcome means for Australia and insights from an online event – ‘US election debrief - Democracy on the ballot’ – that the collective hosted this week with a panel of thoughtful speakers.
Advocacy update: Productivity Commission’s Future Foundations for Giving report
Fri, 2 Aug 2024
The Productivity Commission’s final report of its philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, was publicly released on Thursday 18 July. Here, Philanthropy Australia’s Policy, Government Relations and Research team summarise the outcomes and next steps.
Philanthropy Australia welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s ‘Future Foundations for Giving’ report
Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament today.
Farewell to Sam Rosevear
Sophie Marcard, Director, Marketing and Communications
Fri, 28 Jun 2024
In news that is both sad and exciting, Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director of Policy, Government Relations and Research, Sam Rosevear has accepted a senior role as Head of the Research Division in the Higher Education Group, Department of Education, Canberra. Sam will be leaving PA in mid-July and will commence this fantastic opportunity in late July.
Top tips for improving your government engagement, with Sam Rosevear
Sam Rosevear
Fri, 3 May 2024
Navigating government and influencing policy reform can be a complex process but a key imperative for many in the philanthropic and charity sectors. How do you reach the right people and build the relationships needed to create an effective narrative around your organisation and concerns? Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director, Sam Rosevear, has decades of experience in this space, which he is set to share in an online event on Tuesday 7 May 2024. Ahead of the webinar, Sam provides a selection of tips to help secure your goals.
Pathways to Politics for Women opens more doors in busy election year
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 12 Apr 2024
The award-winning Pathways to Politics for Women program has become fully national for the first time, now incorporating Western Australia and Tasmania. Building on recent successes in Queensland local elections, organisers are calling on more future female leaders who are passionate about politics and driving positive change in their communities to apply.
