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Sam Mostyn AC among philanthropic leaders recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 14 June 2024
Philanthropy Australia congratulates members of the philanthropic, charitable and community sectors who were honoured in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours’ list. Almost 500 Australians were recognised in the general division of the awards, including Companion of the Order of Australia awards for Sam Mostyn AC and Jonathan Mills AC. Leonard Vary AM and Daniel Besen AM become Members of the Order of Australia.
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How to unleash the potential of philanthropy to solve problems
Fri, 14 June 2024
CEO and Harvard Adjunct Lecturer Jim Bildner has extensive experience leading venture philanthropy at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation and is on the board of Kresge Foundation, where he chairs its Investment Committee and $4 billion endowment. Jim shared his invaluable perspectives on supporting high-potential social innovations to scale among other insights with Philanthropy Australia at an event in May. Here are the highlights.
Donors get behind World Vision’s bid to regreen 1 billion hectares
World Vision
Fri, 14 June 2024
A remarkable way of regenerating billions of hectares across the world without planting a single tree has been developed – and is set to be extended to 100 countries with the support of World Vision and philanthropy. The method not only revives barren landscapes and soaks up carbon, but also alleviates poverty and puts more food on people’s tables. And to top it off, the technique is up to 36 times cheaper than planting trees from scratch.
Philanthropy Australia’s highlights from Queensland Philanthropy Week
Kim Harland and Kate Duffy
Fri, 7 June 2024
Philanthropy Australia hosted a series of events in Queensland Philanthropy Week, bringing together members, key sector stakeholders and individuals dedicated to more and better giving in their communities. Here, our Queensland team, Kim Harland, Director of National Membership and Engagement, and Kate Duffy, Associate Engagement Manager, provide a wrap-up.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2024
Mon, 5 Aug 2024
Adelaide, SA
The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling, and celebrating achievements.
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SA Member Networking: Meet our new CEO Maree Sidey
Adelaide,SA
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ACST
South Australian members are invited to join this casual celebration to meet Maree and network with colleagues.
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Meet the Funder: Not-for-profit member gathering
Sydney,NSW
10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
The aim of the event is to create a space where not-for-profit members can hear from a funder, ask questions, and gain practical advice on their approach to applications, building relationships within the sector and how to share an organisation’s vision and impact, with potential funders.
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