In 2020, 330 organisations participated in Benefolk's RESET 2020 National Research Study on the impacts of the pandemic. Respondent leaders highlighted practices, mindset and behaviours that are needed for the not for profit and philanthropy sector to evolve. Read this article by Julia Keady, CEO/Founder of Benefolk. |
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In this insightful Q&A, Gill Whelan, General Manager, DECJUBA Foundation and TANK Foundation shares her insights on the top 5 questions NFPs have for funders. Questions (and answers) cover how to stand out from the crowd, how to prepare and managing relationships with funders. |
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In exciting news, the finalists in the Australian Philanthropy awards have been announced across the nine categories. The judging panels for the Awards were very impressed by the quantity and quality of the nominations this year, with a record number of entries – more than double the previous record. |
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Dive into the March edition of This Month in Philanthropy - In Pictures! This new initiative has hit the ground running with lots of Philanthropy Australia members submitting photos and descriptions. We hope you enjoy taking a glimpse into the thriving philanthropic community here in Australia. |
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Social Impact Hub and Philanthropy Australia are thrilled to present a thought-provoking event with Jim Bildner, CEO of the global venture philanthropy Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. This session presents a unique opportunity for Australia’s philanthropic leaders to explore the progressive funding approach the foundation has employed; focused on finding, funding, and supporting bold solutions to global issues, and catalysing innovation.
Where: Virtual
When: Wednesday 15 May
Time: 10am - 11:30am AEST Open to funders, institutional investors, advisors, and staff of philanthropic entities. |
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Get to know the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) at this virtual drop-in session. The session is an opportunity to meet the team, hear an overview of FGII and learn how you can get involved. Where: Virtual
When: Thursday 11 April
Time: 2pm - 2:45pm AEST All welcome. |
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All welcome. Tuesday 16 April 4pm–7:30pm AEST | Sydney |
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This webinar series is presented in collaboration with Impact Investing Hub. All welcome. Friday 10 May, Friday 17 May, Friday 24 May | Virtual |
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Philanthropic funders, foundations, and FGII guests are welcome to attend this event. Thursday 30 May | Melbourne Hybrid |
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The Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation has recently announced the opening of two grant programs: the 2024 Affordable Housing Challenge and the 2024 Next Economy Jobs Challenge. Individual grant amounts range from $30,000 - $500,000. Check each grant program for their eligibility requirements and assessment criteria.
Enquiries open 20 March - 10 April. |
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Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) is a ground-breaking national capacity building and leadership program designed specifically for CEOs of Australian for-purpose organisations. SILA is heading to Queensland and Northern Territory next! Applications are now open. Applications close 15 April 2024. |
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Discovery Grants are a two-year grant to support testing and developing preventative approaches that support mental health and the conditions for wellbeing with community in South Australia to learn what works, what doesn’t and how it could be scalable, self-making, or sustainable. Each Discovery Grant is to the value of $120,000 p.a. with an additional $5,000 to support the development of tools or evaluation frameworks to inform ongoing learning for the purpose of reflection and adaptation. Further information and application support resources are available on the Fay Fuller Foundation website.
Applications close 15 April 2024.
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This large grant round has a total funding pool of $20,000, with a focus on supporting sexuality, sex and gender-diverse (LGBTQIA+) refugees and people seeking asylum. Grant applications should be to the value of up to $20,000 over two years (if applicable). The grantors encourage projects that are led by LGBTQIA+ refugees, people seeking asylum and/or people of colour. Expressions of Interest are open and close 5pm AEST on Friday 19 April 2024. Shortlisted EOIs will be invited to submit a grant application by late April 2024.
EOI closes on Friday 19 April 2024. |
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FRRR has multiple grants open including the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program which gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. The newly announced ABC Heywire Youth Innovation grants help communities take action on the ideas generated by young Australians who attend the annual Heywire Regional Youth Summit.
Check each grant program for their details and application closing date. |
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The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, an initiative by Façon Magazine and generously supported by Greater Bank, is thrilled to introduce the esteemed mentors for the 2024 program.The scholarship program is designed to celebrate, sustain and grow Indigenous art and design in New South Wales. Greater Bank will provide a $10,000 scholarship to support the winner’s creative aspirations, with guidance from Murrook Cultural Centre. The program consists of nine differing creative discipline categories that are open for applications including: fashion design, accessory design, art painting, music, dance, writing, digital art, film, and photography.
Applications close 18 April 2024. |
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The Multicultural Festivals and Events (MFE) Program funds multicultural and multifaith community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events for Victorian communities. The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to support activities that promote and foster social cohesion.
The round 1 program is now open and will close 3:00 pm Friday 19 April 2024. |
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Australian communities are being hit harder by natural disasters more often. It takes many hands to get communities back up and running after a disaster and to build resilience for the next one. That’s why the NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters.
Applications will close on 30 April 2024, with funding awarded in June. |
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The Waratah Education Public Ancillary Fund mission is to support underprivileged or disadvantaged families, children, teenagers and young adults so that they have access to educational instruction and to support and fund activities to help break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.
Waratah Education are offering grants between $10,000 - $20,000 to organisations who provide front line support to disadvantaged youth in Australia. Further information and eligibility requirements are available on the Waratah Education Foundation website. Expressions of Interest close on 30 April 2024. |
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The Inspire Grant was created to uplift the education outcomes of children and young people facing the greatest barriers to reaching their potential. Education is one of the most powerful ways to create positive change and lasting impact, but equal opportunities and quality outcomes are not available for all children and young people. The Inspire Grant will provide two eligible charities up to $300,000 over three years to support innovative approaches to education - participation, learning, and transition to further study or employment.
Applications close on 14 April. | |
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BankSA Foundation's new Inspire Grant aims to uplift the education outcomes of children and young people facing the greatest barriers to reaching their potential. Education is one of the most powerful ways to create positive change and lasting impact, but equal opportunities and quality outcomes are not available for all children and young people. The Inspire Grant will provide one eligible charity up to $150,000 over three years to support innovative approaches to education - participation, learning, and transition to further study or employment.
Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 14 April. |
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RHIF was officially launched in December 2022 and is an annual grant funding program, focused on community led, innovative projects that are targeted at health and wellbeing for country South Australians. RHIF is passionate about supporting rural communities by strengthening and encouraging innovative programs that will have a lasting impact.
Applications close 5pm Monday 29 April 2024 |
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Host: FRRR & AEGN
Wednesday 17 April | Melbourne |
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Host: Australians Investing in Women (AIW)
Wednesday 24 April | Melbourne |
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Host: Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN)
Wednesday 1 May - Thursday 2 May | Melbourne The conference is open to AEGN members and partners, as well as grantmakers with an interest in environment and climate who meet the eligibility requirements for membership. Non-members can express their interest via the conference Humantix page. |
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Host: Infoxchange
1-2 May | Melbourne |
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Host: Reconciliation NSW
Wednesday 29 May | Virtual
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Host: Reconciliation Tasmania
Friday 31 May | nipaluna/Hobart |
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UNICEF Australia | Melbourne |
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Plan International Australia | Melbourne |
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Singapore American School (SAS) | Singapore |
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The University of Melbourne | Melbourne |
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Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation | Melbourne |
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General Sir John Monash Foundation | Melbourne |
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Adult Learning Australia | National - remote |
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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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