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Take part in exciting research to unlock collective giving in Australia
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 19 September 2025
Collective giving is on the rise globally. To explore its potential here, Philanthropy Australia, a group of advocates and the Minderoo Foundation are launching a major research initiative aimed at growing the movement. We invite members involved in collective giving to take part and others to share widely.
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Next-gen donors say environment is their top priority, AEGN report finds
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 3 October 2025
A report released by the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) reveals that 83% of next-generation donors who were surveyed identified the environment as their top priority to fund and expect that to increase to 93% by 2035. The findings could indicate a shift in the giving landscape as the intergenerational wealth transfer plays out.
Fitted For Work launches a giving circle that ‘ticks all the boxes’
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 3 October 2025
Fitted for Work is best known for providing women experiencing adversity clothes for job readiness, but the charity does much more. As traditional fundraising becomes more competitive than ever, the charity has launched a giving circle to bring its many committed supporters ‘closer to the cause’.
The three AI governance essentials sector leaders need to know
Kristi Mansfield, Founder & CEO, Seer Data
Fri, 3 October 2025
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future scenario – it’s in the early stages of widespread adoption in Australia across all industries and sectors. This adoption is predicted to accelerate in the next 2-3 years and by 2030 most industries will be impacted, including philanthropy and not for profits. In this two-part series, Kristi Mansfield, Founder & CEO, Seer Data, outlines what you need to know to avoid the hype and to implement AI safely.
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia Conference 2026
Tue, 8 Sep 2026
Brisbane, Array
Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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Family Foundations Peer Network (Oct 2025)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
Many family foundations are asking the question: how can our corpus be better aligned with our values and purpose? Join us at the next Family Foundations Peer Network meeting for a candid, practical conversation on the opportunities and challenges in aligning investments with mission.
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Savvy Giving Roadshow
Various,Array
MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY NOW SOLD OUT! Join us for a guided overview of the key themes in Savvy Giving by Dr Genevieve Timmons, providing practical tools and concepts to support impactful giving and insight into how philanthropic roles are evolving in a shifting landscape.
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