50+ stories for 50 years
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
This year marks Philanthropy Australia’s 50th anniversary! For five decades, our community has championed philanthropy, driving positive change across Australia. As an organisation, we have continued to grow, evolve, and thrive thanks to you—our members, both past and present.
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DGR tax reforms to bring ‘new era’ for community foundations
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
A ‘game changing’ new Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) category that will boost community giving has been celebrated by philanthropic, charity and community leaders. The result of 20 years of advocacy, the reforms were delivered by the Assistant Minister for Charities, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, who was acknowledged for his leadership driving the changes.
Queensland government launches Office for Social Impact with $80m
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling
Fri, 7 Feb 2025
The social enterprise sector has received an $80 million boost in Queensland with the state government’s announcement that an Office of Social Impact will be established. Philanthropist Allan English AM, along with Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki, are two of the key drivers behind the collaboration between government, sector leaders and philanthropic funders.
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.
Consultation on the final component of new Community Foundations DGR Category
Krystian Seibert, Executive Director, Policy, Government Relations and Research
Fri, 8 Nov 2024
The Australian Government has released draft ministerial guidelines for community foundations for public consultation. The guidelines are the final component needed before the new deductible gift recipient (DGR) category for community foundations can start. The guidelines will apply to entities within the new DGR category, outlining requirements for governance, record keeping and permitted activities. Treasury is inviting submissions in response to the guidelines, with consultation open up until 3 December 2024.
A deep dive into ‘better’ philanthropy with Genevieve Timmons’ new Savvy Giving
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser
Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Genevieve first published Savvy Giving in 2013 and it became a widely read ‘how to’ guide for effective grantmaking and philanthropy. She’s now written a new edition that provides a roadmap for contemporary giving in Australia, reflecting the evolution of practice in the sector over recent years. Here, she reflects on what’s changed and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Unpacking the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Inquiry
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 Aug 2024
Philanthropy Australia’s Policy, Government Relations and Research team look at some of the key themes and recommendations of the Productivity Commission report.
