Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for organisations and individuals working to achieve positive change.

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Our purpose is to work for a generous and inclusive Australia by inspiring more and better philanthropy.

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Read about the recipients of the 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards.

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Find the most effective way for you to give – as an individual, family, organisation or business – so you can focus on making an impact.

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Discover our collection of resources and tools to get you started, extend your giving, or support others on their giving journey.

Double giving by 2030

Our Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving outlines how the philanthropic, for-purpose, business and government sectors can work together to double structured giving from $2.5 billion in 2020 to $5 billion by 2030.

News and stories

News and stories

The future of philanthropy and why it matters

Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia Tue, 6 August 2024

Speech by Maree Sidey, CEO of Philanthropy Australia at the opening of the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference.

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News and stories

Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey

Tue, 6 August 2024

Leah Armstrong, Chair of the First Nations Funders Network at Philanthropy Australia and Regional Manager of International Funders for Indigenous Peoples is inviting funders in Australia to contribute to the first ever “Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey”.

Policy and advocacy update

Advocacy update: Productivity Commission’s Future Foundations for Giving report

Fri, 2 August 2024

The Productivity Commission’s final report of its philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, was publicly released on Thursday 18 July. Here, Philanthropy Australia’s Policy, Government Relations and Research team summarise the outcomes and next steps.

News and stories

New partnership to embed diversity across the conference

Fri, 2 August 2024

Philanthropy Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with Perpetual Private to prioritise diversity and representation throughout the upcoming Philanthropy Australia Conference. The theme of the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference, ‘Shifting Perspectives, Shifting Practice’, and focus on shared power, demonstrates an important and growing area of attention for Australian philanthropy.

Stories of giving

Stories to inspire more and better philanthropy. Read about the experiences and motivations of the donors and the causes they are supporting.

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Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 – virtual attendance (plenaries)

Mon, 5 Aug 2024 Adelaide, SA

The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling, and celebrating achievements.

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Events

Peer Network

WA Funders Network

Perth,WA 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AWST

Join us for a collaborative gathering to strengthen Western Australia’s philanthropic community.

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Webinar

Online Member Briefing: Next Steps in Response to the Productivity Commission’s Future Foundations for Giving Report

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm AEST

With the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s philanthropy inquiry, Philanthropy Australia is engaging with our members to shape our response to the report’s recommendations and inform our discussions with the Australian Government about next steps.

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FGII Market Information Day

11:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST

FGII Market Information Days are an opportunity to hear from inspiring For Purpose Organisations (FPO) and initiatives who are actively seeking impact capital and support. The events are designed to educate attendees on the impact investment landscape and FPO impact investment opportunities.

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