‘Giving circles are fun’: Impact100 Melbourne launches
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
A new collective giving opportunity has been launched in Melbourne for locals who want to support their communities to thrive. Impact100 Melbourne, supported by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, aims to build a new membership base in the Victorian capital and bring like-minded citizens together to make a difference on their patch.
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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.
Melbourne Women’s Foundation delivers 2024 Changemaker Grants with a difference
Sophie Marcard, Director, Marketing and Communications
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Members of one of Australia’s longest running giving circles gathered in Melbourne last night to vote on its annual grantmaking round. Rather than a live pitch event commonly associated with collective giving, MWF is trialling an exhibition showcase to ease the stress on grantees, after feedback from participants.
Adelaide 2024 to showcase more and better giving in South Australia, Australia and beyond
Philanthropy Australia
Tue, 28 May 2024
The “Gather Round for philanthropy” will take place in Adelaide this August, with the centrepiece being the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024: Shifting Perspectives, Shifting Practice running 5-7 August.
Australian Philanthropy Awards 2024 – in pictures
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Take a look at some of the highlights and key moments from the Australian Philanthropy Awards Showcase event including guests, award recipients, finalists, presenters and more.
A night celebrating philanthropy
Sophie Marcard - Director, Marketing and Communications, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
The 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday 16 April at the Art Gallery of NSW. More than 200 people packed Meers Hall to hear a showcase of the finalists across 9 categories and a surprise 10 Award recipients.
Evolution of philanthropy, part 2: Seven guiding principles for a more effective future
Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf Partners
Fri, 1 Dec 2023
From a 15-year career in licensed trustee companies, family offices, foundations and for-purpose organisations, Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf, shares his seven guiding principles for what he believes will create a more effective philanthropy sector in the future.
