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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

Talking the talk to plant the seeds of a better future

Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Two organisations that each recently received transformative funding from Impact 100 SA, are joined by the common thread of lived experience.

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New funding to support grassroots’ programs for vulnerable women

Fri, 25 Nov 2022

Two organisations supporting vulnerable Victorian women have been awarded funding at the Melbourne Women’s Fund (MWF) awards celebration.

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