Public edition #1 | 7 February 2025 |
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Philanthropy Weekly will now be published fortnightly under a new title Philanthropy Australia's: Giving News. We'll continue to bring you the latest sector news and views, grant opportunities, events and more. |
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Welcome to 2025 and PA's Giving News |
And just like that it’s February! I hope you have had a restful break and a productive January.
Can you hear that sound? It’s all the new and exciting PA initiatives and developments dropping in 2025 – a new membership model, an anniversary, a re-vamped summit, a new strategy, new team members and so much more…
We are on the cusp of launching our refreshed and updated Membership Offering. We’ve simplified the tiers, made the benefits clearer and revised the branding. Most excitingly, the whole PA team is here to make sure that the membership experience is exciting and inspiring.
2025 is also our 50th anniversary. We’ve got a great deal planned, with the crescendo being a landmark dinner on 28 October in Melbourne, where we will come together and celebrate philanthropy’s important contribution to our country and beyond. Watch for the ‘save the date’ coming soon!
In other exciting news, we have a new name for our enewsletter – Philanthropy Australia's: Giving News. After close to 450 editions of Philanthropy Weekly, we have decided to move to a fortnightly rhythm. Giving News will include all your favourite sections – news, views, events and opportunities – plus the stories we know you love and value about our sector.
And finally… please double check you have received an email from me this week inviting you to complete our strategy survey. It’s important that we gather your views as we head into the creation of our new strategy. This short survey for our members and key stakeholders is the first step in a strategy process to help us shape the future of our organisation.
Your insights from the survey will help us make key decisions about where to focus our efforts, time, and resources to best serve the sector and advance our shared vision for a more generous and inclusive Australia. Intro video from Maree. Thank you for your ongoing support. I’ll be in touch regularly with news and updates. |
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| Best wishes, Maree Sidey
CEO
Philanthropy Australia |
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The social enterprise sector has received an $80 million boost in Queensland with the state government’s announcement that an Office of Social Impact will be established. Philanthropist Allan English AM, along with Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki, are two of the key drivers behind the collaboration between government, sector leaders and philanthropic funders. |
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The results are in on Philanthropy Australia’s third annual Better Philanthropy Telescope. The survey takes the pulse of the sector, shedding light on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape Australia’s giving agenda in the year ahead. |
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This year’s Australia Day Honours shone a light on the inspirational work of sector leaders in areas such as trauma-informed education, social equity and mental health services for farmers. Philanthropy Australia congratulates the philanthropists and those working across the not-for-profit sector who have been recognised. |
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In 2025 Philanthropy Australia is developing a new organisational strategy and we want to hear from you! Your insights will help us make key decisions about where to focus our efforts, time, and resources to best serve the sector. Please complete the survey by 11:59pm AEDT Wednesday 26 February. |
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Prospects for Children in 2025: Building Resilient Systems for Children’s Futures has recently been published and is the latest edition of the Global Outlook. It is a series of reports produced by UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight, which look to the key trends affecting children and young people in the following 12 months and beyond. |
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The Australian Centre for Evaluation has listed the major sources of linked administrative data, major longitudinal surveys, and state and territory data agencies. A number of these studies and datasets will be of interest to the sector. |
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Philanthropy Australia members are invited to share photos of notable events, launches, or activities to be featured in our monthly image gallery. Please submit your photo with a short caption here. |
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| Philanthropy Australia Events |
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Philanthropy Australia is the proud Host Partner of NEXUS Australia’s 2025 Summit. The Summit program will feature prominent presenters, key international guests and dynamic members of the Australian NEXUS community including Daniel Flynn, Damon Gameau, Shaun Christie-David and Ronni Kahn AO. Tickets selling fast- Apply now!
Where: Melbourne When: 3-5 March Audience: Emerging philanthropists (45 and under), NEXUS members, impact investors and exceptional changemakers. |
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Back by popular demand, the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) and Philanthropy Australia invite you to join our next Climate Lens Community of Practice. The two month-long cohorts will run in March and May 2025, with the March cohort focusing on women and youth, and the May cohort focusing on health and well-being. Where: Virtual When: Women and youth cohort - Weekly in March, 12-31 March Health and well-being cohort - Weekly in May, 7-28 May Audience: Open to staff of foundations and individual givers. |
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Audience: Anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Wednesday 12 February, 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Audience: Interested stakeholders in the philanthropic sector and beyond. Tuesday 25 February, 10:45am AEDT | Tasmania |
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Audience: All welcome. Wednesday 26 February, 11:30am - 12:30pm AEDT | Virtual |
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The Clayton Utz Foundation is offering a grant of $100,000 through the Clayton Utz Access to Justice Award, to support an innovative access to justice program or project. Clayton Utz will also offer pro bono legal support for the winning program or project. Expressions of interest close on Friday 14 February 2025. |
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The Small Grants Program is focused on ensuring communities are resilient in the face of social, economic, and environmental change and local support networks are accessible and effective. Single year grants of up to $25,000 are available. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 17 February 2025. |
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Signature Grants support the core operations of organisations and initiatives to progress advocacy efforts strongly aligned with Mannifera's focus areas, supported activities and priorities. These grants support advocacy to get off the ground, build capacity and accelerate progress. Grants typically range from from $20,000 to $100,000.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 21 February 2025. |
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Queensland Gives Photo Challenge is the perfect way for photographers, community groups and non-profit organisations to tell their stories and share their work. The goal is to capture an act of giving, kindness, doing good or to highlight a specific cause or issue affecting Queenslanders. The winning entry will receive a $2,000 donation for the charity of their choice and a $500 prize for the photographer!
Entries close at midnight on Friday 28 February 2025. |
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Lead the Way is a leadership program designed for CEOs and senior leaders in the for-purpose sector to further develop their leadership skills, connect with other purpose-driven leaders, and strengthen their impact-driven organisation. This immersive and practical program will prepare participants to be empathetic, values-driven leaders, who are clear on the impact they want to create, and how they are going to drive change. Expressions of interest close on Friday 28 February 2025. |
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FRRR and VFFF are inviting applications from eligible individuals for grants of $50,000 through the Backing the Future program. The funding supports people aged 18+ to develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of people aged 12-30 in remote, rural and regional QLD. Please note FRRR has additional grant rounds open, the In a Good Place program supporting mental health in rural communities and Rebuilding Futures, a responsive disaster preparedness and recovery grant program.
Applications for the Backing the Future program close on Monday 17 March 2025. |
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The Waratah Education Fund are offering grants between $10,000-$20,000 to organisations who provide front line support to disadvantaged youth in Australia. Applications close on Thursday 20 March 2025. |
| The Small Grants Program supports projects proposed by individuals, organisations and/or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.
The project must directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Monday 14 April 2025. |
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The Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising Workshops |
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Thursday 13 February, 12:30pm – 2:00pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact |
Wednesday 19 February, 2:00pm – 2:45pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Host: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation and partners |
Wednesday 19 February, 10:30am – 12:00pm AEDT | Melbourne hybrid |
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Thursday 20 March | Naarm/Melbourne |
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Thursday 13 March, 12:30pm – 3:00pm AEDT | Sydney |
Thursday 20 March, 12:30pm – 3:00pm AEDT | Brisbane |
Thursday 27 March, 12:30pm – 3:00pm AEDT | Melbourne |
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Hosts: Australians Investing in Women, Reichstein Foundation and AEGN |
Thursday 20 March, 4:00pm – 6:00pm AEDT | Melbourne |
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Wednesday 26 March - Thursday 27 March | Sydney |
Early bird discount closes today! |
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Tuesday 1 April – Thursday 3 April | Kamberri, Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) |
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Melbourne | Wildlife Victoria |
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Sydney | Siddle Family Foundation (SFF) |
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We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Click here to 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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