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Brave Foundation: the magic that started with one grant and opened the door to a new multi-year partnership
Fri, 25 July 2025
Jill Roche, the CEO of the national not-for-profit, Brave Foundation, drew from a capacity-building grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation to attend the Philanthropy Australia Conference in 2024. This led to a chance conversation that over time led to a multi-year funding partnership with another major funder. Jill shares how events unfolded and says it shows how important it is to ensure diverse voices are ‘in the room’ at important sector events.
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Thank you to our Leadership Summit Partners
Fri, 25 July 2025
The Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 is completely sold out and we’re pleased to be expecting 450 attendees for the Leadership Summit itself on Wednesday 6 August. We are particularly happy that we have a strong contingent of attendees representing First Nations organisations and small not-for-profits, thanks to our scholarships.
She Gives celebrates one year of ‘energy and boldness’ in women’s philanthropy
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 25 July 2025
A campaign to highlight and inspire women’s giving in Australia ‘has resonated with so many women across the country’, said founder Melissa Smith. As the movement marks its anniversary, there are signs that the landscape is shifting to better recognise the catalytic power of women.
Tech founders could redefine philanthropy – and create a new opportunity for charities
Antonia Ruffell, CEO, StartGiving
Fri, 25 July 2025
Australia’s philanthropic landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution, led by a new generation of tech founders. The recently released Australian Tech Giving Report 2025, a collaboration between StartGiving and the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia, offers the first comprehensive benchmark of personal philanthropy in the tech sector. For charities and not-for-profits, the findings present a window of opportunity, writes Antonia Ruffell, CEO of StartGiving.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025
Canberra,ACT
Various
There has never been a more important time for a robust examination of leadership in all its forms. We are facing considerable challenges – globally, nationally and locally. As we grapple with rising inequality, climate change, economic uncertainty, and regional conflicts, many of the old rules and norms no longer apply. Disruption is all around us: in geopolitics, in media, in technology, in markets and in democracy.
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Working with advisors to align capital with purpose: Lessons from the Endowments for Impact Challenge
Virtual
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST
Join the Endowments for Impact Challenge and the Foundations Group for Impact Investing for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities for mission-based advice. This session will explore how Foundations & Trusts currently engage with advisors, existing challenges, alongside the report findings and resources from the recent Endowments for Impact Challenge.
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