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Australian Philanthropy is the official journal of Philanthropy Australia, and is uniquely placed to highlight developments, news and trends in the Australian philanthropic sector. Each issue highlights a specific theme of interest to the philanthropic sector, and also contains news, articles and profiles.
Current Issue:72
Giving in hard times: philanthropists at work in an uncertain economy is the theme of our latest issue of Australian Philanthropy, issue 72 Autumn 2009.
This issue of Australian Philanthropy explores the challenges and opportunities which confront our sector in times of economic stress and financial hardship. Philanthropy Australia Members have generously and honestly shared their experience in, and predictions for, philanthropy in a recession, and their articles make fascinating reading.
Voices from foundations experienced in grantmaking through hard times - The Wyatt Benevolent Institution and the Sidney Myer Fund, among others - sit alongside those from younger foundations who are formulating strategies to survive, and achieve maximum impact, in this climate. The 'Further Afield' section summarises key international resources on philanthropy's response to the recession, and we feature interviews with Simon Mordant and Paul Clitheroe.
You can read selected articles online (see below), or browse the full contents list on the PhilanthropyWiki.
Embracing Perpetuity
By Teresa Zolnierkiewicz of ANZ Trustees
Looking throught the lens of perpetuity casts a different light on the current global financial crisis - this article explores fragmentation, focus and foresight in philanthropy.
Merging dollars and sense
By Sarah Davies from the Melbourne Community Foundation
MCF has formulated an innovative strategy to sustain their capacity to support communities impacted by the economic downturn.
(You might also like to read the the 
original, longer version of this excellent article.)
About Australian Philanthropy
Australian Philanthropy is the official journal of Philanthropy Australia, and is uniquely placed to highlight developments, news and trends in the Australian philanthropic sector. Each issue highlights a specific theme of interest to the philanthropic sector, and also contains news, articles and profiles. Recent issues include:
- Issue 71: Women and Philanthropy: Giving by and for Women and Girls (Summer 2008)
- Issue 70: Supporting Education: The vital ingredient (Spring 2008)
- Issue 69: Doing Philanthropy Differently (Winter 2008)
- Issue 68: Climate Change: Environmental and Social Impacts and What Philanthropy Can Do to Help (Autumn 2008)
- Issue 67: Looking Back, Looking Forward: Celebrating 30 Years of Philanthropy Australia (Summer 2007)
If you want to know what's relevant in Australia's philanthropic sector, you can't afford to miss Australian Philanthropy!
Themes of forthcoming editions
Issue 73: Governance and regulation in philanthropy
Governance has always been a key issue for trustees and executives in philanthropy, and we look afresh at the roles and duties of trustees, investment policies, reporting and transparency, taxation and legislation which underpin our philanthropic endeavours.
Deadline: 8 June
Publish: early August
Issue 74: Social inclusion: responding to the changing face of society
This edition will explore philanthropic support for specific segments of our population - people with disabilities, the frail aged, refugees, homeless people, and others who are disadvantaged and dispossessed in our communities - and investigate how philanthropy can and should respond to demographic and cultural shifts in Australian society.
Deadline: Monday 21 September 2009
Publish: mid November
Australian Philanthropy Archive
Issues of Australian Philanthropy are now being archived online through the PhilanthropyWiki.
Going back to 1983, we have the first edition of The Association of Australian Philanthropic Trusts Journal, through to its name change to Australian Philanthropy in 1989, through to our most recent editions.
Contents are listed on each edition’s page, and we are working on scanning the older copies to make them available electronically, downloadable via their page on the Wiki. More recent editions are currently available to download in full by Members only (give us a call if you can’t remember your username & password), as well as selected individual articles (which we hope to expand to cover more as time goes on).
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