The expansion and strengthening of the place-based community foundations network is a key plank in Philanthropy Australia's double giving agenda. The network will be instrumental in developing a language and culture of giving at the local level never seen before in this country. As Ian Bird prepares to take on his new role, the internationally recognised for-purpose leader says change is coming – and it will be accessible to all. |
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A strong sector response to the Charity Blueprint Issues Paper could help secure reforms for more and better giving, says Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director, Policy, Government Relations and Research, Sam Rosevear. |
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Marc Besen, the renowned Melbourne philanthropist and co-founder of the Sussan clothing group, passed away this week aged 99. Tributes appeared across the media, remembering Mr Besen warmly. Forbes magazine said he was regarded as “retail royalty” and a legend of business, and to those who knew him best, “he was kind, funny, loyal and incredibly wise”. Next week's Philanthropy Weekly will feature a full tribute to Mr Besen. Image courtesy of the Besen Family Foundation.
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The social enterprise format – blending mission and money – is the business model of the future, says Social Traders CEO Tara Anderson. To celebrate Social Enterprise Day on 16 November, Tara outlines how Australia is experiencing the fastest and largest social enterprise procurement growth anywhere in the world – and philanthropy is fuelling the momentum. |
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Thanks to the generosity of its clients, Perpetual distributes around $120 million annually from the charitable trusts and endowments they manage. Many of these trusts and endowments are created with specific directions around the charities that will benefit. Applications for 2024 funding are now open and close on Friday 8 December 2023. |
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Each year, the Centre for Social Impact awards various scholarships to students studying their social impact courses at one of the four collaborating universities, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Western Australia (UWA) and for the first time, Flinders University. This year more than $160,000 worth of scholarship funding is available. Applications close midnight 8 January 2024 (AEDT). |
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Host: Australian Academy of Science |
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Sharpening our focus on corporate giving: keeping gender equality in the frame | More information |
Host: Australians Investing in Women |
14 November | 4.00pm - 6.30pm | VIC |
MinterEllison Sydney, Governor Macquarie Tower, Level 40, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW |
RSVP: This event is for private and corporate philanthropic funders only. Please email [email protected] for an invitation. |
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Host: National Press Club of Australia |
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Host: Social Impact Measurement Network Australia |
15 November | NSW and Online |
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Host: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research |
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 |
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Host: Jack Brockhoff Foundation |
RSVP (including dietary requirements) to Bridgette Hardy, Grants and Office Manager by emailing [email protected] |
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Host: Cerebal Palsy Alliance |
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Host: Keeping Women Out of Prison Coalition |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact |
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Host: Inclusion Melbourne |
29 November, 1 December, 11 December | Online |
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Centre for Evidence and Implementation | Melbourne |
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Centre for Evidence and Implementation | Melbourne |
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Geelong Gallery Limited | Geelong |
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Social Ventures Australia (SVA) | Sydney |
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Into Our Hands Community Foundation | VIC |
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University of Newcastle | Singapore |
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Ruah Community Services | WA |
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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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