A new report on cultural diversity, entitled 'From colour blind to race conscious: A roadmap to action diversity and inclusion in Australian philanthropy,' indicates that the philanthropic sector can play a leading role in addressing issues of race, equity and inclusion. The research examines the extent of cultural diversity in the sector and the flow-on impact for the partners and communities that it works with. |
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Research released by Philanthropy Australia and Seer Data about intergenerational wealth transfer proved a conversation starter about philanthropy in several media outlets last week. Figures revealed the 10 suburbs in Australia and by state/territory where the next generation are set to inherit more than $3 million from their parents – and where there are new opportunities to grow giving. |
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Community Foundations Australia has appointed internationally regarded community philanthropy executive Ian Bird OLY from Canada as its new CEO. Ian, who will join the organisation in October, will bring a depth of experience in community foundation development and leadership from his current role as chair of the Global Fund for Community Foundations and his former role as the President and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada. |
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In 2023, the Australian Ethical Foundation Visionary Grants program will continue to support early stage projects and ideas that have the potential for large impact in combatting climate change. Our Visionary Grants program works alongside our Strategic Grants program to ensure we can support a wide array of high impact, effective and innovative climate projects and solutions. |
| Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation’s Innovation Grants round supports new ideas – large and small – that address the social and environmental priorities of the foundation, including: - Homelessness and Affordable Housing
- Inclusive, Sustainable Economy and Jobs
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Healthy and Climate Resilient Communities.
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The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
A Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for recipients to take 12 months, supported by $180,000, to focus on approaches that have the potential to achieve positive outcomes for society, supporting initiatives that align with one or more of the program themes of inclusion & equality, sustainability and environment including climate change, or human, civil and legal rights. |
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| Philanthropy Australia events |
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Where: Melbourne (Wednesday 23 August) and Sydney (Thursday 24 August) Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm (AEST)
Philanthropy Australia presents a workshop tailored to Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs). The Governance Essentials workshop will discuss both the general principles and specific details for running a PAF. It is also an opportunity for individuals and organisations with recently established PAFs to familiarise themselves with governance essentials and for more established to refresh their knowledge. Hosted by David Ward – Technical Director and Board Member of Australia Philanthropic Services.
All welcome. |
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Where: Online When: Tuesday 22 August
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (AEST)
Learn how philanthropy can help to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion. This online discussion will provide an overview of how cultural diversity is both defined and actioned in philanthropy governance, strategy and funding. All welcome. |
| Where: Subiaco, WA When: Wednesday 23 August
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm (AWST)
Along with plenty of time for networking and conversation over lunch, we will hear from Angela Vurens van Es (Lotterywest) and Ollie Hanson (Minderoo) who have both just come back from the Philanthropy Australia New Gen Study Tour of New York. Ange and Ollie will share details and insights of their incredible trip which included meeting with some of the world's leading philanthropic organisations.
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Where: Online
When: Thursday 24 August Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm (AEST)
The Social Enterprise Network (a sub-group of the Jobs and Skills Funders Network) invites you to the next session on participatory governance. Hear from Usman Iftikhar from Catalysr and Rachel Kerry from CAGES Foundation on how social enterprises and foundations are incorporating lived experience and participatory governance within their models. Email [email protected] to register for the session. |
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Tickets are selling fast for general registrations for our Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit at Parliament House, Canberra on Tuesday 24 October. The theme of the one-day event is Government and Philanthropy Working Together to Double Giving. Tickets are sure to sell out for the biennial event. To avoid missing out, please register today here.
All welcome. |
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Host: The Australian International Development Network, The Intrepid Foundation and The Funding Network |
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Host: Australian Communities Foundation in partnership with the Koshland Innovation Fund |
24 August | VIC and Online |
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'I used to be famous' film screening |
Host: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) |
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12 - 14 September 2023 | NSW |
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Host: Philanthropy New Zealand |
13-14 September | Wellington
Philanthropy Australia members can access the PNZ member prices.
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Philanthropy Australia | VIC |
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Philanthropy New Zealand - Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa | New Zealand |
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Inner North Community Foundation | VIC |
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Freemasons Foundation | VIC |
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Garvan Institute of Medical Research | NSW |
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Macdoch Foundation | VIC or NSW |
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Black Dog Institute | VIC |
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Autism Spectrum Australia | NSW |
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We would like to thank our partners for their generous support. Learn more about our partners. |
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Philanthropy Australia acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. |
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