| Public edition #440 | 8 November 2024
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Philanthropy is partnering with the federal government to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities and addressing entrenched disadvantage. Five of Australia's leading philanthropic bodies have matched the government's investment of $19.3m over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), it was announced last week. |
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Earlier this week, the people of the US elected Donald Trump to be their president for a second time. Harriet McCallum, Mannifera Executive Officer, reflects on what the outcome means for Australia. She also shares insights from an online event that the collective of funders held this week, US Election Debrief – Democracy on the Ballot, which explored the implications with a panel of thoughtful speakers. |
| The Endowments for Impact Challenge, a collaboration between six leading Australian trusts and foundations, invites financial advisers to propose innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investments. |
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The Australian Government has released draft ministerial guidelines for community foundations for public consultation. The guidelines are the final component needed before the new deductible gift recipient (DGR) category for community foundations can start. |
| Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community. |
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This is the sixth report in the Women for Media series from the Women’s Leadership Institute of Australia (WLIA) since 2012. WLIA, founded by Carol Schwartz AO, is the research and advocacy arm of the Trawalla Foundation and is focused on finding the best levers for change to achieve equal voice, representation and recognition for women in Australia. The latest report shines a light on the glaring and persistent gender gaps in our media – and offers steps to fix them.
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Philanthropy Australia events |
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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. Where: Melbourne Date: Tuesday 12 November
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm AEDT Audience: All welcome. Free for all categories of members (excluding Connected), Connected members: $50, Non-members: $80. |
| 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. This event is free for all members (excluding Connected), Connected members: $20, Non-members: $40. |
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auDA’s R&D Grant Program funds 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 application guidelines here.
Applications close on Thursday 14 November 2024. |
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Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding from Perpetual’s IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program. Perpetual focuses on four pillars when assessing applications for funding, identifying organisations that can maximise their impact through good governance, solid leadership, strong strategy and an outcomes focus.
Applications close on Friday 6 December 2024. |
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Future Generation Australia is running a nationwide Expression of Interest to establish partnerships with ten to fifteen high potential non-profits, supporting Australian children aged 0-14 facing adversity to flourish. Through these partnerships, Future Generation will provide multi-year, untied funding and additional capacity support.
Applications close on Monday 9 December 2024. |
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The Eastern Star Foundation's 2024 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. Download the guidelines here. Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 13 December 2024. |
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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. Applications close on Friday 13 December 2024. |
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Each year, the Centre for Social Impact offers a range of scholarships to students pursuing social impact studies at our four partner universities. With thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this year, over $110,000 in funding is available, with additional scholarships on offer for students studying at CSI UNSW.
The application deadline varies by course, with close dates either on December 15, 2024, or January 12, 2025. |
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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: Benefolk
Thursday 14 November, 12:30pm – 3:00pm AEST | Brisbane
Thursday 28 November, 12:30pm – 3:00pm AEDT | Sydney Friday 6 December, 12:30pm – 3:00pm AEDT | Melbourne |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Thursday 14 November – Friday 15 November | Melbourne |
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Host: Communicating the Arts Tuesday 19 November – Wednesday 20 November, 9:00am - 6:00pm AEDT | Sydney |
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Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising (various locations)
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Host: SIMNA and SVA consulting Monday 25 November – Tuesday 26 November | Melbourne |
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Host: Institute of Community Directors Australia Tuesday 26 November,1:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT | Virtual Philanthropy Australia Co-Chair Amanda Miller OAM is on the panel of this event. |
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Host: The Funding Network Thursday 28 November, 6:00pm AEDT | Sydney, with a TFN watching party in Melbourne |
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Host: ANU School of Cybernetics Thursday 5 December, 9:30am – Friday 6 December 4:30pm AEDT | Canberra |
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Australian Academy of Science | Canberra (remote considered) |
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The Ian Potter Foundation | Melbourne |
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Myriad Australia | Melbourne or remote |
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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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