Philanthropy Australia Membership Application

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Types of Membership

Philanthropy Australia offers two categories of Membership - Full and Associate.

Every single membership strengthens Philanthropy Australia's capacity to represent and support the philanthropic sector.

Leading Membership

Leading Members (a subset of our Full Membership) make a substantial contribution to the promotion and support of giving in Australia through a significant medium-term investment in Philanthropy Australia's mission. Organisations interested in becoming a Leading Member should contact Philanthropy Australia's CEO.

Full Membership

Full Membership is open to bodies or individuals whose philanthropic activities are primarily grantmaking and who are making a substantial and ongoing financial commitment to philanthropy in Australia.

Fees for Full Members are based on their total philanthropic disbursements made in a financial year.

Full Membership Fees
Individual Philanthropists (who do not give through a foundation)	$1,270.50*
Organisations distributing $500,000 and under per annum	$1,270.50*
Organisations distributing between $500,000 and $1 Million per annum	$2,310 *
Organisations distributing $1 Million and over per annum	$6,050 *

* All prices include GST.

Associate Membership

Associate Membership is open to bodies or individuals whose philanthropic activities are not primarily grantmaking, but who are otherwise interested or concerned in philanthropy in Australia in a manner acceptable to the Council.

Associate Membership Fee
Associate Membership	$1,650 *

* All prices include GST.

Membership Eligibility

If you are unsure which category is appropriate for you or your organisation, the points below will assist you.

If you represent a family, private, corporate or community trust or foundation whose primary philanthropic activities are grantmaking/giving then you can apply to become a Full Member of Philanthropy Australia.
Individual philanthropists are encouraged to apply to become a Full Member of Philanthropy Australia.
If the body that you represent both seeks funding (from grants and/or through other fundraising activities) and disperses funds (as grantmakers/donors), you are encouraged to apply for Associate Membership.
Bodies that seek funding (from grants and/or through fundraising activities) in order to conduct charitable programs may find Knowledge Centre Subscription useful as an alternative to Membership.

If you are still unsure which category is most appropriate for you, please contact one of Philanthropy Australia's Membership Directors:

Bruce Argyle
(Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia)
b.argyle@philanthropy.org.au
(03) 9662 9299

Louise Burton
(New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Northern Territory)
l.burton@philanthropy.org.au
(02) 9223 0155

Statement of Purposes and Rules

Members agree to be bound by Philanthropy Australia's Statement of Purposes and Rules:

Download Philanthropy Australia's Statement of Purposes and Rules

Apply for Membership

If you wish to apply for membership, please download a Membership Application form:

Download a Membership application form
Download Philanthropy Australia's Statement of Purposes and Rules

Our Membership Directors would be pleased to assist with any questions you may have:

Bruce Argyle
(Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia)
b.argyle@philanthropy.org.au
(03) 9662 9299

Louise Burton
(New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Northern Territory)
l.burton@philanthropy.org.au
(02) 9223 0155

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