Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday afternoon. The report makes it clear that the Australian Government needs to implement significant reforms to build stronger policy foundations for growing giving in Australia. |
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In late March this year, The Ian Potter Foundation announced the retirement of Mr Charles Goode AC from its Board of Governors, effective April 2024. Charles joined the Board at the request of Sir Ian Potter in 1987 and was appointed Chairman in 1994 after the Founder's death. In this interview, Philanthropy Weekly asks the former Chairman to reflect on his 37 years of service to the Foundation. |
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For the last three years the Pay What It Takes (PWIT) movement has been working to transform the way funders work with not-for-profits to address the critical issue of underfunded overhead costs. Here, Jo Taylor, Executive Chair of the PWIT Coalition, provides an update on progress so far and new research as more and more leaders get behind the campaign. |
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Bella Conyngham, Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Network Lead, was part of a 17-strong delegation who travelled to New York for the annual NEXUS Global Summit. Last week, NEXUS Australia Executive Officer Lucy Steggles shared an abundance of key takeaways, which you can read online. Here, Bella shares some thoughts and questions about philanthropy that she’s brought back to Aussie soil from the event.
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New research shows more than 71% of Australians think community organisations make the world a better place, among other findings. The Community Compass report, conducted by 89 Degrees East and commissioned by the social enterprise Our Community and the Community Council for Australia, is based on a survey of more than 3,000 people. It divided Australians into six attitudinal segments based on their answers to 39 questions, providing fresh insights on engagement for sector leaders.
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Join us online for live streaming of all plenary sessions (keynotes). This low cost virtual offering does not include concurrent sessions. Please note, in-person registration for the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 has sold out and a waitlist implemented. Learn more about who's speaking via the draft program which can be downloaded here.
Where: Virtual When: Tuesday 6 August – Wednesday 7 August All welcome. |
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Philanthropy Australia, in collaboration with our partners, is planning a variety of side events for Conference participants to meet and network, and to explore the rich culture and landscape of Adelaide and many other wonderful places in South Australia. Side events will support local businesses and for purpose organisations. Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot!
Where: Adelaide, SA When: Saturday 3 August – Thursday 8 August See individual events for intended audiences. |
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This event is for Philanthropic funders, foundations and FGII guests. Thursday 29 August, 11:00am - 1:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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The intended audience is funding/ grantmaking organisations. You do not need Philanthropy Evaluation Network membership or Philanthropy Australia membership to join. Tuesday 10 September, 8:00am - 9:00am AEST | Virtual |
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This event is for anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Tuesday 10 September, 2:00pm - 2:45pm AEST | Virtual |
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All welcome. Tuesday 17 September, 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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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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Grants of up to $150,000 are available for organisations that support young Victorians and their families to achieve good health and wellbeing. From increasing access to healthy, local food and creating opportunities for active recreation, sport and art to making spaces more culturally safe, VicHealth will fund innovative ideas that create fairer, healthier outcomes for Victoria's young people and their families. Get started on your application preparation early by accessing the funding guidelines linked below.
Applications close on Wednesday 31 July 2024. |
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Grants of up to $15,000 available for not-for-profit organisations and community groups in remote, rural, and regional Australia. Now in its 22nd year, the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is again offering a funding pool of $250,000. Click below to learn more about eligibility and how to apply now.
Applications for the ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant close 5pm AEST, 1 August 2024. FRRR has multiple grant rounds open. Discover additional grant rounds here. |
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The Williamson Community Leadership Program is a unique, immersive, 10-month long program for experienced leaders. Often described as life-changing, the Williamson Community Leadership Program expands the way leaders see the world and transforms the way they exercise leadership. It pushes them to experiment – continually challenging how and why they lead – while building a trusted, life-long network. Leadership Victoria Foundation offers a limited amount of partial scholarships. Further information on scholarships can be viewed here. An online information session will be held on Tuesday 16 July. Register here to attend.
Applications will close 11:59pm Monday, 5 August |
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The aim of the Melbourne Women’s Foundation Changemaker Grants is to help improve the wellbeing of women in metropolitan Melbourne. The Changemaker Grants ($80,000 Capacity Building Grant and $45,000 Enabling Grant) are available for two non-profit organisations striving to do outstanding work for the benefit of adult women or women together with their families.
Applications will close Friday 9 August. |
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Grants of up to $30,000 are available for initiatives that open education and employment pathways to those facing ingrained barriers to participation; and initiatives that develop community sport as a pathway to inclusion and cultural connection for those facing ingrained barriers to participation. Applications close 11:59pm AEST, 14 August 2024. |
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Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants help social enterprises, including trading First Nations-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: Benefolk
Tuesday 23 July - Thursday 1 August | Virtual |
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Host: Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA)
Wednesday 24 July | Virtual |
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Host: Next25
Friday 2 August | Virtual |
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Host: Mission Australia
Tuesday 6 August | Virtual |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Thursday 8 August - Friday 9 August | Marcoola QLD |
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Host: Childhood Cancer Association
Saturday 10 August | Adelaide |
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Host: St Mary’s House of Welcome
Saturday 10 August | Melbourne |
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Host: Sanfilippo Children's Foundation
Saturday 17 August | Sydney
PA members can access 10% off tickets. For tables use code F4Rtable, and for tickets use F4Rind. |
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Host: Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN)
Sunday 25 August - Friday 30 August | Perth to Broome
Please note bookings close Friday 19 July. |
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Host: Benefolk
Thursday 5 September | Melbourne Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey will be presenting at the event. |
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Host: Australian International Development Network (AIDN) and Myriad Australia
16 - 23 October 2024 | Cambodia |
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Sydney Dance Company | Sydney |
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Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation | North Adelaide |
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Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation | North Adelaide |
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Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation | North Adelaide |
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Rewiring Australia | Thirroul |
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The Fremantle Foundation | Fremantle |
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Self-Determination Fund | Melbourne / Hybrid |
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Plan International Australia | National |
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The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) | National |
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Sydney |
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | Chatswood |
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Beyond the Bell Great South Coast Ltd | Warrnambool |
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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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