Public edition #2 | 21 February 2025 |
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Philanthropy Australia's Giving News |
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Philanthropy Australia's Giving News |
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Where next on climate funding for philanthropy as we reach the mid-way point in the critical decade for action to prevent catastrophic environmental change? Claire O’Rourke stepped into the role of CEO of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) last year. She talks about her vision for the organisation, the energising response of the sector and our role as pivotal ancestors-to-be at this vital juncture. |
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There is new hope of life-changing treatments for people living with glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief of sight’, after the Snow family and their Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Medical) announced a $50 million partnership with the University of Sydney to launch the Snow Vision Accelerator this week. It follows a record $100 million gift from the Khuda Family Foundation to the university earlier in February to increase diversity in the STEM sector. |
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Philanthropy Australia’s Adam Ognall has taken on a different focus in his new role as Executive Director Partnerships and Practice. Here, he talks about his vision for driving forward best practice and supporting strong relationships across the sector. In particular, he explains how the information shared in Philanthropy Australia’s recent Better Philanthropy Telescope report fits into our strategy and outlook for 2025. |
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In the next two videos in the inspiring series from Australians Investing In Women, we meet Cat Fay, Managing Partner, Community & Social Investments, Perpetual Private, and Lisa Keenan, Executive Director of MECCA M-POWER. Cat emphasises the importance of applying a gender lens to grant-making, ensuring donations contribute to equitable community benefits, while Lisa highlights the value of corporate philanthropy and partnerships, and learning from grassroots organisations, policy experts and those with lived experience.
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Don't miss out on the opportunity to have your say in the future strategic direction of Philanthropy Australia! 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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The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has issued guidelines to charities on advocacy rules in any campaigning in the lead up to the federal election. The voices of charity leaders make a significant contribution to debate, the regulator said, but there are rules around advocacy that must be followed. |
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From the US, a new report by The Center for Effective Philanthropy in Massachusetts provides evidence that MacKenzie Scott’s large, unrestricted gifts have helped strengthen nonprofits’ financial stability and increased their community impact, even as there are mixed views of her giving among foundation leaders. |
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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!
Where: Melbourne When: 3-5 March Audience: Emerging philanthropists (45 and under), NEXUS members, impact investors and exceptional changemakers. |
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Have you heard about practices that put community voices front and centre in philanthropy, but don't know where to start? Join guests from Fund for Shared Insight, a US funder collaborative, to learn about this concept, what it looks like in practice, and how you can implement it at your foundation. Where: Virtual
Date: Wednesday 26 February Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm AEDT Audience: All welcome. |
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Audience: Open to staff of foundations and individual givers. Weekly in May, 7-28 May | Virtual |
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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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Understanding the diverse needs of the Canberra community, the Collaborative focuses on grassroots projects that aim to assist vulnerable community members, providing immediate support and fostering long-term, sustainable change from the ground up. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000, with opportunities for larger, multi-year funding based on project requirements. Expressions of interest close on Tuesday 4 March 2025. |
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The Funding Network are looking for grassroots non-profits and early-stage social enterprises who are working to address issues of social inequality, engineering better or innovative solutions to social problems across Australia. Selected organisations will have the opportunity to pitch for up to $30,000 to fuel their impact, build networks, and access TFN’s dedicated Alumni program.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13 March (Sydney), Thursday 27 March (Melbourne), and Tuesday 1 April (Brisbane). |
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Multiple grant rounds are now open including the Backing the Future program supporting innovative ideas benefitting young people in Queensland and New South Wales, the In a Good Place program supporting mental health in rural communities and Rebuilding Futures, a responsive disaster preparedness and recovery grant program.
Please see individual grant opportunities for closing dates. |
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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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Host: CatholicCare Sydney |
Thursday 6 March, 8:00am – 10:00am AEDT | Sydney |
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Host: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation |
Thursday 6 March, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AEDT | Melbourne |
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Host: The Funding Network (TFN) |
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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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Host: Keeping Women Out of Prison Coalition |
Wednesday 19 March, 7:15am – 9:00am AEDT | Sydney |
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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 |
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Tuesday 1 April – Thursday 3 April | Kamberri, Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) |
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Sunday 6 April - Wednesday 9 April | New York |
Please contact: Anita Toy, Executive Director at Myriad Australia, if you are interested in attending: [email protected] |
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Anywhere in Australia or Pacific Islands | Greenpeace Australia Pacific (GPAP) |
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Anywhere in Australia or Pacific Islands | Greenpeace Australia Pacific (GPAP) |
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Melbourne | Victoria Law Foundation |
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Sydney | Siddle Family Foundation (SFF) |
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Remote | Rainbow Giving Australia |
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Victoria | Australian Brandenburg Orchestra |
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Sydney | Sydney Community Foundation |
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Sydney | Sydney Community Foundation |
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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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