| Public edition #438 | 18 October 2024
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Community Foundations Australia CEO Ian Bird and Philanthropy Australia’s CEO Maree Sidey spoke with Nick Deychakiwsky, senior program officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Dr Larry McGill, philanthropic data expert, former VP at Candid in the US and founder of Ambit 360 Consulting, during an event in Sydney this week. The US-based Mott Foundation commissioned Larry to investigate how the Sustainable Development Goals could provide a ready-made shared framework for foundations to achieve greater social impact collectively. Philanthropy Weekly shares an overview of their fascinating conversation.
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Long-term unemployed individuals are more likely to start work sooner, earn more and stay longer, if they are employed by a social enterprise, compared to those supported through Disability Employment Services, says a new report. White Box Enterprises has run an Australian-first Payment by Outcomes trial for jobs-focused social enterprises in partnership with the Department of Social Services. In this Q&A, White Box’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Daniels, who led the project, outlines the results.
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The Minderoo Foundation announced this week that respected Australian barrister and philanthropist Allan Myers AC, KC will replace Chair Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Co-chair Nicola Forrest AO, who will both step aside but continue serving as non-executive directors of the Minderoo Foundation. |
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Your Soundtrack to the Outback is just one of the innovative programs produced by the NFP MusicNT. QR codes located at roadhouses on the1,500km drive from Alice Springs to Darwin connect you to digital playlists of First Nations recording artists from the region you’re driving through. It’s a prime example of MusicNT’s mission to grow the Territory’s industry. An operational grant from the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation has given the peak body ‘freedom to grow’, said MusicNT Executive Director Mark Smith. This is an article from the Inspiring Stories of Giving Vol 2.
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On 25 September 2024, Melville ‘Mel’ Yates, FCPA, former acting Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC), presented the 85th CPA Australia–University of Melbourne Annual Research Lecture. The theme was the role and nature of charitable organisations, the financial reporting challenges they face and whether the red tape burden of charity reporting was unduly onerous. A recording of the lecture is available online.
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In a timely accompaniment to this week's story on the Payment by Outcomes trial, Social Ventures Australia recently published extensive advice on the government's new Outcomes Fund. This article by Pat Bollen outlines how to determine if a program is suitable for an outcomes contract or social impact bond through the $100m fund. Payments to service delivery organisations will be based on the measurable outcomes they achieve.
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| Philanthropy Australia events
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Join us to explore a once-in-a-generation scenario: the anticipated $5.4 trillion wealth transfer in Australia over the next 20 years. Philanthropy Australia, in partnership with JBWere, presents insights from John McLeod, author of The Bequest Report, on how intergenerational wealth transfers can shape and improve the future of philanthropy in Australia.
Sydney (NSW): Thursday 24 October 2024, 10am – 12pm AEDT Brisbane (QLD): Monday 28 October 2024, 2pm – 4pm AEST Melbourne (VIC): Tuesday 12 November, 2pm – 4pm AEDT Audience: All welcome. |
| Part 3 of the series aims to share good practice approaches around disability and philanthropy, including considering participatory grantmaking. This is an excellent opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy. Where: Virtual Date: Tuesday 26 November Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm AEDT Audience: All welcome. |
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Audience: Philanthropic funders, foundations, and FGII guests are welcome to attend. Tuesday 22 October, 11:00am - 12:30pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Audience: This event is for professional advisors and philanthropic funders. Philanthropy Australia welcomes both members and non-members to this event. Tuesday 22 October, 7:30am – 8:45am AWST | Perth |
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Audience: Evaluators or Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professionals in funding bodies and not-for-profit partners. Tuesday 29 October, 10:00am – 11:00am AEDT | Virtual |
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Audience: Anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Tuesday 3 December, 2:00pm – 2:45pm AEDT | Virtual |
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The Foundation SA Neighbourhood Grants offer non-profit organisations, up to $5,000 to support acts of community connection that strengthen the bonds of neighbourhoods, led by people in their own communities. Check out the Grant Guidelines here.
Grant applications close on 23 October 2024. |
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This year, Sydney Community Foundation proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the launch of the ‘For Sydney, Forever’ grant round. As part of this milestone, four grants of $20,000 each will be awarded to grassroots organisations across the Greater Sydney area. Grant applications close on Wednesday 30 October 2024. |
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The EBF early childhood grant round aims to help children achieve their potential in the early years and set them up for long-term success at school and beyond. EBF are looking to partner with an ambitious not for profit organisation and their partners who believe their work can catalyse transformational change for children aged 0-5 experiencing educational disadvantage.
Grant applications close on Wednesday 30 October 2024. |
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Do you know a local group making a difference in your community? Hawaiian’s Neighbourhood Champions program supports grassroots groups that contribute to the overall wellbeing of the local community. Hawaiian invites you to nominate local organisations and causes that deserve recognition and their share of over $30,000 in grants. Help to unearth amazing neighbourhood groups.
Nominations close on Thursday 31 October 2024. |
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auDA’s R&D Grant Program is a new initiative that will fund multi-year partnerships for projects that deliver impact through research and development. Up to two grants of between $300,000 and $500,000 per annum for three years are available to Australian university or research organisations registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC). Read the The FY2024-25 Research and Development Grant Program Applicant Guidelines for more information.
Grant applications close on 14 November 2024. |
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Queensland charities have a fresh chance to secure new funding to help support their operations and invest in new projects to support communities throughout the state, with the opening of two Queensland Gives 2025 funding programs on 1 October. Applications for Queensland Gives' two major funding streams – the General Fund-Organisational Capacity Building grants program, and its Regional grants program - will be open until 13 December, with a particular focus on projects helping youth, women and families at risk.
Grant applications close on 13 December 2024. |
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The Eastern Star Foundation is proud to announce this year’s grant round will have a total funding pool of $400,000 with a focus on supporting Queensland’s ageing communities, particularly those who suffer from mobility issues, sickness or disease to improve and enhance their quality of life. Grant applications can be up to the value of $100,000 a year for up to 3 years (if applicable). Download the guidelines here.
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Host: Centre for Social Impact Thursday 24 October, 12:00pm AEDT | Virtual
Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey will be speaking at this event. |
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Host: Federation University Australia and the Menzies Foundation Wednesday 30 October, 5:30pm - 7:15pm AEDT | Ballarat |
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Host: Mannifera
Thursday 7 November, 12:00pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Host: Paul Ramsay Foundation and the Australian Democracy Network
Tuesday 12 November, 8:00am - 9:30am AEDT | Sydney |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Thursday 14 November - Friday 15 November |
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Host: Creative Australia
Monday 25 November, 9:00am – 2:00pm AWST | Kepa Kurl/Esperance |
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Host: SIMNA and SVA consulting Monday 25 November – Tuesday 26 November | Melbourne |
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Grata Fund | Location negotiable |
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Music Education: Right from the Start | Sydney |
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Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne |
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Give Where You Live Foundation | Geelong |
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Queensland Gives | Brisbane |
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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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