Thursday 17th July, 1.45 - 5.00pm
Funding Social Change Workshop

Organisation: Changemakers Australia
Audience: Staff, trustees or individuals in the philanthropic sector.
Location: RMIT City Campus, Swanston Street, Melbourne

About: A half day workshop on  Social Change Philanthropy & Advocacy. The workshop will outline what advocacy is possible under current charitable law, the Federal Government's view on lobbying and advocacy and include a panel discussion, case study presentations of successful advocacy projects, funders' perspectives on social change and a Q&A forum.

Further Information: www.changemakers.org.au

Wednesday 23rd July
Trustee Handbook Workshop (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Grantmakers
Location: Melbourne

About: This is a workshop that will run in conjunction with the publication of a new handbook, “Roles and Duties of Trustees of Charitable Trusts and Foundations in Australia”.

Further Information: Go to the Trustees Workshop page

Wednesday 23rd July, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
The Margaret Lawrence Bequest National Lecture:
A fresh perspective on arts philanthropy

Organisation: The Margaret Lawrence Bequest & Australian Business Arts Foundation
Audience: Board members, chairs & trustees, CEOs, general managers and senior executives of arts organisations, responsible for setting organisational strategy and guiding its implementation.
Location: Perth

About: This lecture will provide a fresh perspective on the role and potential of philanthropy in the arts. What are the factors that help an organisation increase private support? What is the role of leadership in helping fundraising to flourish? This lecture will address how leadership encourages philanthropy in successful organisations and will offer a practical guide to building successful philanthropic relationships. Attendance is free, but registration required.

About the presenter: Frankie Airey
Frankie has in-depth knowledge of the philanthropic sector in Australia and the UK. She has worked for Oxford University, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Victorian Arts Centre and the Sydney Opera House among others. She is a member of the Association of Development and Alumni Professionals in Education and of Philanthropy Australia. In 2003 she founded Philanthropy Squared, a management consulting firm bringing state of the arts strategic thinking to the not-for-profit sector.

Further Information: Register online or contact your AbaF state coordinator for more information.

Monday 28th July, 12.00 - 2.00pm
The Perpetual Foundation Forum: Strategies to get to the heart of the problem

Organisation: Perpetual Foundation
Audience:
Location:Clayton Utz, Level 18, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne

About: How can we make a real and lasting social impact? How can we deal with the causes not just the symptoms of problems in our community? Does philanthropy have a unique contribution to make?

Social leadership and public policy must come from across our community - government, non-profit organisations, private and corporate philanthropy. This is a pre-requisite for achieving positive, long-term social impact.

Join us for an open discussion about strategies to deliver real change that will fix social problems for good.

At this public forum we encourage you to contribute ideas and experiences on how to improve the interaction of philanthropy, the work of non-profit organisations and the policy and decision-making of governments.

Further Information: foundation@perpetual.com.au / www.perpetual.com.au

Tuesday 29th July, 10.00 - 11.30am
Sustainable Responsible Investing - What is it?

Organisation: Beulah Capital
Audience: Grantmakers, not-for-profit board members
Location: Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne

About:This free workshop is for those who are interested in reviewing and looking for more specific measures and outcomes from sustainable investing. It will look at:
1. What historically sustainable and responsible investing has meant for investors.
2. How we can assess future opportunities to meet investment objectives
3. Solutions towards preserving and generating wealth by sustainable investing, not just being a "feel good" investment opportunity.

Further Information: cryan@beulahcapital.com

Tuesday 29th July, 10.00 - 4.00pm
Fundraising Workshop Series, Seminar 2 - Preparing your Organisation for a Major Appeal

Organisation: Swinburne University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment and DVANavion
Audience: Board Members, CEOs and Senior Executives of fundraising organisations
Location: Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

About: These workshops provide solutions to critical issues through four full-day interactive seminars featuring keynote speakers and specialist panellists. Seminar 2 features international guest speaker Ed Laity (USA).

Further Information: Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/industrysolutions/ (search short courses for ‘fundraising’), or shortcourses@swin.edu.au / (03) 9214 4440

Wednesday 30th July
Philanthropy Australia Indigenous Affinity Group (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Members of the Indigenous Affinity Group
Location: Koorie Heritage Trust, 295 King Street, Melbourne

About: The next meeting of the Indigenous Affinity Group has a full agenda, which will be sent out early July. This includes discussions around planning for the next 18 months, joint meeting with Sydney IAG, improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students and managing requests for support. We will also have an introduction to the Koorie Heritage Trust.

Further Information: b.argyle@philanthropy.org.au / 03 9620 0200

Wednesday 30th July, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Organisation Building & Growth Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: This is a 1 day workshop for those who want to grow their organisations. Focus on your organisation's challenges with regard to growth, assess the best way to go about building what you do, and look at the relationships and processes you'll need to achieve growth. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 30th July, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Board Development Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: Are you a non-profit leader, or a current or potential board member? This afternoon workshop turns the spotlight on what's required to make your non-profit board deliver. You'll look at best practice, performance expectations and what it takes to make non-profit leaders and board members work effectively together. The cost is $200. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm
AEGN Annual Symposium

Organisation: Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network
Audience: Grantmakers
Location: Arnold Block Leibler, Level 21, 333 Collins St, Melbourne

About: A diverse range of well qualified speakers include Greg Hunt MP, Tim Low, Dr Rachel McFadyen, Dr Mark Norman, Dr Trevor Ward, Imogen Zethoven AO and Tony Douglas. Session titles include 'I'd like to be under the sea', 'Exotic invaders' and 'Why biodiveristy's not hot!'as well as a panel discussion on the role of philanthropy in the environment and a small funders facilitated discussion.

Further Information: Sophie Burke - info@aegn.org.au

Thursday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Financial Management Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: A 1 day workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. Perfect for leaders who don't have a background in accounting. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 31st July - Friday 1st August
Building Organisational Capacity for a Sustainable Strategy

Organisation: ACCSR
Audience: Business, government and civil society organisations
Location: Melbourne

About:This two-day workshop will help you enhance your ability to build organisational capacity for formulating and implementing effective sustainable strategy. Led by international organisational change expert, Professor Sanjay Sharma, the workshop will impart leading-edge concepts and help participants develop a plan for catalysing change and building organisational capacity.

Further Information: www.accsr.com.au

Monday 4th - Tuesday 5th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Planning & Evaluation Workshop (Brisbane)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Brisbane

About: A 2 day intensive workshop which will overhaul the way you look at your organisation and the techniques you have for making decisions. You'll unpack your program logic, review organisational capacity, and look at how to make strategy planning and evaluation really deliver benefits. The cost is $700. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 6th August, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Board Development Workshop (Brisbane)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Brisbane

About: Are you a non-profit leader, or a current or potential board member? This afternoon workshop turns the spotlight on what's required to make your non-profit board deliver. You'll look at best practice, performance expectations and what it takes to make non-profit leaders and board members work effectively together. The cost is $200. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 6th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Organisation Building & Growth Workshop (Brisbane)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Brisbane

About: This is a 1 day workshop for those who want to grow their organisations. Focus on your organisation's challenges with regard to growth, assess the best way to go about building what you do, and look at the relationships and processes you'll need to achieve growth. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 7th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Financial Management Workshop (Brisbane)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Brisbane

About: A 1 day workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. Perfect for leaders who don't have a background in accounting. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 7th - Friday 8th August
Building Organisational Capacity for a Sustainable Strategy

Organisation: ACCSR
Audience: Business, government and civil society organisations
Location:Sydney

About: This two-day workshop will help you enhance your ability to build organisational capacity for formulating and implementing effective sustainable strategy. Led by international organisational change expert, Professor Sanjay Sharma, the workshop will impart leading-edge concepts and help participants develop a plan for catalysing change and building organisational capacity.

Further Information: www.accsr.com.au

Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th August, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Research and Policy Workshop

Organisation:Swinburne University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment
Audience: Anyone
Location: Melbourne

Further Information: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/philanthropy

Thursday 21st August, 12.15 - 2.00pm
Corporate Foundations Network (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Corporate Members of Philanthropy Australia only
Location: Telstra Foundation, Level 39, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

About:Geoff Allen, Founder and Director of Allen Consulting Group will be our special guest. Geoff was the principal author of the 2007 "Corporate Community Investment in Australia". He spoke to our Sydney Corporate Network earlier in the year.

Further Information: b.argyle@philanthropy.org.au / 03 9620 0200

Monday 1st - Tuesday 2nd September, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Research and Policy Workshop

Organisation:Swinburne University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment
Audience: Anyone
Location: Melbourne

Further Information: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/philanthropy

Monday 1st - Wednesday 3rd September
2nd International Conference on Alcohol & Other Drug Related Brain Injury & the Brain Injury Australia Conference 2008

Organisation: Brain Injury Australia
Audience: Anyone
Location: Sofitel, Melbourne

About:

Further Information: www.arbias.org.au or www.bia.net.au

Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th September
12th National Conference on Volunteering

Organisation: Volunteering Australia
Audience: Anyone
Location: Radisson Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland

About: The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Catch the New Waves’ which offers the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends in volunteering. Early bird registrations are now open.

Further Information: www.volunteeringaustralia.org/conference

Monday 8th - Tuesday 9th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Planning & Evaluation Workshop (Melbourne)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Melbourne

About: A 2 day intensive workshop which will overhaul the way you look at your organisation and the techniques you have for making decisions. You'll unpack your program logic, review organisational capacity, and look at how to make strategy planning and evaluation really deliver benefits. The cost is $700. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 10th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Organisation Building & Growth Workshop (Melbourne)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Melbourne

About: This is a 1 day workshop for those who want to grow their organisations. Focus on your organisation's challenges with regard to growth, assess the best way to go about building what you do, and look at the relationships and processes you'll need to achieve growth. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 10th September, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Board Development Workshop (Melbourne)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Melbourne

About: Are you a non-profit leader, or a current or potential board member? This afternoon workshop turns the spotlight on what's required to make your non-profit board deliver. You'll look at best practice, performance expectations and what it takes to make non-profit leaders and board members work effectively together. The cost is $200. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 11th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Financial Management Workshop (Melbourne)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Melbourne

About: A 1 day workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. Perfect for leaders who don't have a background in accounting. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Monday 15th - Tuesday 16th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Planning & Evaluation Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: A 2 day intensive workshop which will overhaul the way you look at your organisation and the techniques you have for making decisions. You'll unpack your program logic, review organisational capacity, and look at how to make strategy planning and evaluation really deliver benefits. The cost is $700. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 17th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Organisation Building & Growth Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: This is a 1 day workshop for those who want to grow their organisations. Focus on your organisation's challenges with regard to growth, assess the best way to go about building what you do, and look at the relationships and processes you'll need to achieve growth. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Wednesday 17th September, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Board Development Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: Are you a non-profit leader, or a current or potential board member? This afternoon workshop turns the spotlight on what's required to make your non-profit board deliver. You'll look at best practice, performance expectations and what it takes to make non-profit leaders and board members work effectively together. The cost is $200. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 18th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Financial Management Workshop (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Ventures Australia
Audience: Not-for-profit organisations
Location: Sydney

About: A 1 day workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. Perfect for leaders who don't have a background in accounting. The cost is $350. Discounts are available - see the SVA Workshops website.

Further Information: For more information on SVA Workshops, including the full 2008 workshop schedule, registration form, course abstracts and workshop facilitator bios, visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

Thursday 18th - Friday 19th September (please note date change)
Community Foundations Forum

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia & The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
Audience: Community Foundations
Location: Canberra

Further Information: www.philanthropy.org.au/community/forum/

Tuesday 23rd September, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Ethical Issues in Philanthropy and Fundraising Workshop

Organisation:Swinburne University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment
Audience: Anyone
Location: Melbourne

Further Information: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/philanthropy

Tuesday 30th September, 10.00 - 4.00pm
Fundraising Workshop Series, Seminar 3 - People, Power and Fundraising

Organisation: Swinburne University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment and DVANavion
Audience: Board Members, CEOs and Senior Executives of fundraising organisations
Location: Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

About: These workshops provide solutions to critical issues through four full-day interactive seminars featuring keynote speakers and specialist panellists. Seminar 3 features international guest speakers David Richards OAM (Australia) & Louise Parkin (New Zealand/UK)

Further Information: Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/industrysolutions/ (search short courses for ‘fundraising’), or shortcourses@swin.edu.au / (03) 9214 4440

Thursday 2nd October, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Corporate Social Investment Workshop

Organisation:Swinburne University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment
Audience: Anyone
Location: Melbourne

Further Information: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/philanthropy

Sunday 12th - Saturday 18th October
Anti-Poverty Week 2008

Organisation: Anti-Poverty Week
Audience: Anyone
Location: National

About: Anti-Poverty Week was established in Australia as an expansion of the UN's annual International Anti-Poverty Day on October 17.

The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to:

• strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia;
• encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments.

Further Information: www.antipovertyweek.org.au

Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th October
Social Venture Partners 2008 Conference

Organisation: Social Venture Partners International
Audience: Anyone
Location: The Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Further Information: www.svpi.org

Thursday 16th - Friday 17th October
Philanthropy Australia's National Conference 2008

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Anyone
Location: Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney

About:

Further Information: www.philanthropy.org.au/conference

Friday 7th - Sunday 9th November
Community Foundations of Canada Conference 2008: Our Communities. Our World.

Organisation: Community Foundations of Canada
Audience: Anyone
Location: Montreal, Canada

About: CFC Conference 2008 is an international gathering developed by and for community foundations and other community organizations from around the world.

Further Information: www.cfc-fcc.ca/conference2008/

Tuesday 18th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Fundraising Workshop Series, Seminar 4 - Partnerships and Fundraising

Organisation: Swinburne University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment and DVANavion
Audience: Board Members, CEOs and Senior Executives of fundraising organisations
Location: Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

About: These workshops provide solutions to critical issues through four full-day interactive seminars featuring keynote speakers and specialist panellists. Seminar 4 features international guest speakers Vivian Smith (Canada) & Emmi Albers (South Africa) (both to be confirmed).

Further Information: Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/industrysolutions/ (search short courses for ‘fundraising’), or shortcourses@swin.edu.au / (03) 9214 4440

Tuesday 18th - Wednesday 19th March, 2009
Philanthropy New Zealand Conference

Organisation: Philanthropy New Zealand
Audience: Anyone
Location: Te Papa, Wellington, NZ

About: The PNZ 2009 conference will once again combine with the Community Trusts conference and will build on the achievements of last year's Philanthropy Matters Conference also held at Te Papa in Wellington. Leading author and educator Joel J. Orosz as a keynote speaker.

Further Information: http://philanthropy.org.nz/