Benefolk’s Expert Bar is a new online service that will enable not-for-profit leaders and their teams to access a broad range of experienced, pre-vetted specialists via its website for 45, 60 or 90-minute online or phone-based consultations. The Expert Bar is also a capacity-building solution for grantmakers and funders, who are looking for ways to support and strengthen their partners. They will be able to buy vouchers for the service to provide to grantees. |
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The feedback from Conference participants provides rich insights on their experiences and how audiences see Philanthropy Australia fulfilling its mission as the peak body. The team thought it would be useful to share some highlights. Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement, reflects on the key findings and how these insights will inform future Philanthropy Australia events. |
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In sad news Marion Webster, a leading voice in Australian philanthropy, has died. Marion co-founded Melbourne Community Foundation (now Australian Communities Foundation) with Hayden Raysmith AM in 1997. She also served as Executive Director of Philanthropy Australia from 1988 to 1990. |
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The Phil Eval Network is exploring how listening deeply, asking the right questions and acting on what you have heard can transform funder evaluation practices. Dr Elizabeth Branigan, Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager, reflects on the success of its recent conference sessions, plus what’s coming up in two new webinars. |
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Topics included leading with impact, exploring the global growth of the collective giving movement, next gen perspectives, truth telling, the transition to a clean economy and a global spotlight on First Peoples and philanthropy - among many others. A rich offering of insights, themes and discussions for the wider sector to dive into. |
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The Everick Foundation uses archaeological services and scientific evidence, specifically the dating of culturally significant sites, combined with traditional knowledge systems to support First Nations communities to preserve their culture and heritage in place, on Country. A piece from Inspiring Stories of Giving Vol 2.
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Catherine House provides crisis, longer term accommodation and support services to women experiencing homelessness in South Australia. The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 showcased six inspiring video stories from South Australia, produced with the support of Fay Fuller Foundation. This is another in the series. |
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Leah Armstrong, Chair of the First Nations Funders Network at Philanthropy Australia, invites funders to contribute to the first ever Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey. Your feedback is crucial in forming the baseline of the funding landscape in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led or controlled organisations and programs. |
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It’s Include a Charity Week – 2-8 September – which is a social change campaign of Fundraising Institute Australia. The goal is to encourage more people to leave a gift in their will. By supporting more people to leave a legacy to the causes they are passionate about we will expand the positive impact of charities in our society. |
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Part 2 of the Diversity series aims to bring awareness to individuals and organisations, advancing conversations about learning good practice approaches around gender. Presented by Georgia Mathews, Director of Georgia Mathews Consulting, Julie Reilly OAM, CEO of Australian’s Investing In Women; and Natalie Wade, Founder and Principal Lawyer at Equality Lawyers, this event will be an excellent opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy. Where: Virtual Date: Tuesday 17 September Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm AWST
This event is free for members at Active, Engaged and Impact Levels Connected Members: $20 Non-members: $40 |
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In this Philanthropy Evalulation share and learn session, Stefaan G Verhulst and Hannah Chafetz from The GovLab will delve into their latest resources on DATA4Philanthropy.net.The session will look at how funders can use participatory approaches to formulate questions and discuss how data-driven questioning can drive impact for funder evaluations. Where: Virtual Date: Tuesday 10 September Time: 8:00am - 09:00am AEST
This event is intended for funding/ grantmaking organisations. You do not need Philanthropy Evaluation Network membership or Philanthropy Australia membership to join. |
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Open to anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Tuesday 10 September, 2:00pm - 2:45pm AEST | Virtual |
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This event is open to everyone including donors, professional advisers, will writers and not-for-profit fundraisers. Thursday 10 October, 12:00pm - 2:00pm AEDT | Canberra |
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Philanthropic funders, foundations, and FGII guests are welcome to attend. Tuesday 22 October, 11:00am - 1:00pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Carclew’s Project & Development Grants are now open for eligible SA-based individuals and organisations. -
Individuals can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to kickstart their creative careers, develop or present new and existing work.
- Organisations can apply for grants up to $20,000 to support artistic projects that engage children and young people.
- Youth Arts Organisations can apply for capacity-building grants up to $10,000 to grow their business.
Applications close 11:59pm ACST Sunday 8 September 2024.
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- Australians living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Older Australians (65 years+)
- Young Australians (12-24 years).
auDA’s Community Grant Program funds initiatives that promote digital inclusion across five priority groups. The 2024 grant round will award $40,000 for each of 15 successful applicants. Not-for-profit organisations and research institutions registered with the ACNC are eligible to apply. Applications close 5pm AEST Thursday 12 September 2024. |
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The Wicking Trust has opened a national grant round focussed on ‘Bringing death back into life’ - investing in excess of $6 million over the next three years. The ‘bringing death back into life’ grant round aims to: - Create more open conversations about death and dying - increasing death literacy
- Support older Australians to prepare for and plan for dying and death
- Facilitate more connected and coordinated formal and informal care networks
- Enable better access to information and expertise that connects older people to the support they need, when they need it.
Equity Trustees will host two information sessions on the grant, on 17 September at 11am (AEST) and 19 September at 2pm (AEST) - registration is required here. |
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The Community Inclusion grant program distributes funds for projects that encourage social inclusion and social participation for people with disabilities.
Grants will provide opportunities for social inclusion and participation for people with disability in Victoria. These objectives are informed by guiding principle no. 3 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): Full and effective participation and inclusion in society. (CRPD 2007). Applications close Friday 20 September 2024. |
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The City of Melbourne's Social Enterprise Grants are a stream of the Small Business Grants program and supports new and existing enterprises with a distinctly social purpose, with up to $25,000 per application. Applications close Tuesday 24 September 2024. |
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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.It awards $1.2 million in Community Grants each year across two grant rounds, including $200,000 available in Impact Grants for projects with big potential. These Impact Grants provide a further $25,000 to recipients to maximise the impact they have on their communities. Submissions close midnight 30 September 2024 (AEST). |
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The Freemasons Foundation Victoria’s Community Grants focus on partnering and investing in local programs and initiatives that have an enduring impact in our community. Eligible organisations are invited to apply for funding between $5,000 and $50,000 for Victoria based programs that align with our funding areas. Applications close midnight 30 September 2024. |
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Host: Future Generation Global (FGG), Social Outcomes and Seer Data
Thursday 12 September 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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Host: Documentary Australia
Tuesday 10 September, 10:00 am - 11:30 am AEST | Virtual |
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Host: Workplace Giving Australia
Wednesday 18 September, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEST | Sydney |
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Outcomes Measurement Workshops (Various locations) |
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Host: Climateworks Centre
Thursday 19 September, 11:00am - 12:00pm | Virtual This event is designed for funders and future philanthropists. |
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Host: University of Melbourne Monday 23 September, 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Melbourne |
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Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising (Various locations) |
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Thursday 10 October, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm AEDT | Melbourne Host: Australian Communities Foundation |
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Host: Australian International Development Network (AIDN) and Myriad Australia
16 - 23 October | Cambodia |
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The Snow Foundation | Sydney, NSW |
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Judith Neilson Foundation | Sydney, NSW |
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Guide Dogs Queensland | Bald Hills, QLD |
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Guide Dogs Queensland | Bald Hills, QLD |
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Material Institute | Bridgewater, Lutruwita/Tasmania |
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Social Ventures Australia | Melbourne, VIC |
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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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