Philanthropy Australia congratulates the recipients in the philanthropic, not-for-profit and community sectors who were recognised earlier this week. Notable recipients include Samantha Mostyn AC, Leonard Vary AM and many others. |
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CEO and Harvard Adjunct Lecturer Jim Bildner leads venture philanthropy at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation and is on the board of Kresge Foundation, where he chairs its Investment Committee and $4 billion endowment. At an event in May co-hosted by Philanthropy Australia and the Social Impact Hub, he shared invaluable insights about supporting high-potential social innovations to scale, among others. Here, we present the highlights. |
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A Melbourne agronomist has developed a remarkable new way of regenerating billions of hectares across the world without planting a single tree. Called Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration the initiative is set to be extended to 100 countries with the support of World Vision and philanthropy. |
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Earlier this week Tanarra Social Purpose, launched its What Makes a Great Charity campaign to strengthen the Australian charity sector amid challenging times. This campaign aims to help charities by providing rare insights from donors, funders and intermediaries on the elements they believe make a great charity. |
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The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling and celebrating achievements. The 2024 Conference is being held on 5-7 August, in Adelaide. Where: Adelaide
When: Monday 5 - Wednesday 7 August
All welcome. |
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This webinar aims to highlight and discuss cultural diversity and inclusivity, bringing awareness and advancing conversations about learning good practice. It is an opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy and to share how organisations and individuals can consider cultural diversity in grantmaking, governance and engagement.
Where: Virtual Date: Thursday 20 June
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST All welcome. |
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Share your insights for the future of the sector and help shape the Blueprint to support not-for-profits for the next 10 years. Alongside the Productivity Commission process, the Charity Blueprint process is another opportunity to put before government key elements of philanthropy’s policy agenda, such as super bequests and the voluntary choice to donate in the tax return process. Philanthropy Australia made a submission to the Charity Blueprint process with seven key targets. The PA submission is available here. Adding your voice to the mix could make a real difference to our success in getting a strong package of reforms to create a more generous and giving Australia.
Participate in a virtual or in-person consultation happening now. |
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Thrive Community Grants aim to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people facing poverty, discrimination or disadvantage by supporting engagement in community life. Local charities can apply for a one-off Thrive Community Grant of up to $50,000 to assist children and young people to connect with friends, family and the community, participate in activities that build resilience, develop new skills, enrich lives and create a sense of belonging. To learn more or apply visit: St.George Foundation – for initiatives in NSW, ACT, QLD or WA
BankSA Foundation – for initiatives in SA and NT Bank of Melbourne Foundation – for initiatives in VIC and TAS Applications close on Sunday 23 June 2024. |
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IMPACT100 Sydney North gives at least one major grant of $100,000 each year. Non-profits and social enterprises working in the Greater Sydney region are eligible to apply. They invite applications from organisations assisting families, young people and children at risk. This encompasses key areas of need such as domestic and family violence, women’s shelters, refugees and asylum seekers, disability, homelessness, poverty, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, etc. Applications close on Friday 28 June 2024. |
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The Australia Post Community Grants program supports local community organisations across Australia to help people connect and stay mentally well. Eligible not-for-profit community groups can apply to receive a grant of up to $10,000 for local, community-led projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.
Applications close on Monday 1 July 2024. |
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QBE Foundation local grants provide meaningful support for community initiatives addressing specific areas of need. From 3 June-3 July 2024, the QBE Foundation is inviting Australian community organisations working to address climate resilience and inclusion to apply for one of a number of $40,000 grants to be awarded in 2024. Applications close 5pm AEST 3 July 2024. |
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The Pride Foundation Australia is proud to announce its second grant round for 2024, with a total funding pool of $10,000 and a focus on supporting sexuality, sex and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) people living in regional and rural areas of Australia. Grant applications should be to the value of up to $10,000 for up to two years (if applicable). Download the guidelines here.
Applications close on Friday 5 July 2024. |
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The aim of this program is to strengthen research capability in Victoria to conduct world-class research in health and well-being by helping establish the careers of talented early-career researchers. Applicant researchers need to have passed their PhD no earlier than 31 July 2021 if working full-time. Applications close midday Wednesday 10 July 2024. |
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Grants up to $20,000 are available for remote, rural and regional Queensland communities impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily. Proudly supported by Suncorp Group, a total of $300,000 is available for a wide range of projects and activities to support recovery, prevention and preparedness.
Applications for the Rebuilding Futures grant close 5pm AEST, 11 July 2024. FRRR has multiple grant rounds open. Discover additional grant rounds here. |
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Westpac Scholars Trust is investing in social enterprise and not-for-profit leaders passionate about making a lasting difference to the future of Australia. You could receive funding up to $50,000 for personal development, including study tours, short courses, conferences, coaching, and overseas learning experiences. Additionally you could gain access to leadership development and a peer group to support you along your social impact journey.
Applications close 5:00pm AEST Wednesday 24 July 2024. |
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Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants help social enterprises, including trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, grow their business, scale their impact and further their missions of creating positive social change. The grants, valued at up to $120,000 each, are targeted towards supporting social enterprises to be more effective and efficient in demonstrating and increasing social impact for the people and communities they exist to support.
The SEDI Grants program will run through to June 2026. |
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Host: Australia for UNHCR
Thursday 20 June | Sydney |
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| Hosts: Climate Outreach, Macdoch Foundation and ClimateWorks Foundation
Thursday 20 June | Virtual |
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Host: Benefolk
Thursday 20 June - Thursday 25 July | Virtual
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Host: SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute)
Saturday 6 July | Adelaide |
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Host: Childhood Cancer Association
Saturday 10 August | Adelaide |
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Youth Off The Streets | Sydney |
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Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation | Melbourne |
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NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust | Sydney & NSW Regional |
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COORDINARE | Sydney, Wollongong and ACT |
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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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