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New gender-wise resource launched to support philanthropic collaborations
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 26 April 2024
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) and the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Social Equity Institute (MSEI) have launched a comprehensive resource to increase the impact of philanthropic and social investments.
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A night celebrating philanthropy
Sophie Marcard – Director, Marketing and Communications, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 19 April 2024
The 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday 16 April at the Art Gallery of NSW. More than 200 people packed Meers Hall to hear a showcase of the finalists across 9 categories and a surprise 10 Award recipients.
Who were the two founding ‘godmothers’ of Philanthropy Australia?
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 26 April 2024
In this fascinating look back in time, we share an archival story about the two women founders of Philanthropy Australia, first known as the Australian Association of Philanthropy (AAP). This extracted article is taken from a 1989 edition of our newsletter at the time, called Philanthropy. Pat Feilman and Meriel Wilmot are introduced as ‘the two people most instrumental in setting up the association’. In the interviews, they reflect on the state of philanthropy at the time, why they wanted to establish an association of philanthropists – and the initial reluctance of many in the sector to be involved.
A New Approach: How philanthropy and creativity are working together to turn Australia into a ‘cultural powerhouse’
Peter Wilmoth
Fri, 26 April 2024
Australia can become a powerhouse where arts and culture is a part of the day-to-day lives of Australians. A consortium of like-minded philanthropic bodies are working together to achieve exactly that. The organisation driving this effort is Australia’s leading arts and culture think tank, A New Approach (ANA).
Stories of giving
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Read our stories of givingPhilanthropy Australia National Conference 2022
Tue, 6 Sep 2022
Sydney, NSW
Our 2022 national conference For the Love of Humanity – People, Place and Planet was a feast of ideas, insights and inspiration held over 3 days.
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QLD Funders Peer Network
Brisbane,QLD
10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST
The Queensland Funders Peer Network brings together philanthropic organisations and funders based in Queensland. The network serves as a forum for collaborate, sharing insights, and exchanging best practices in philanthropy and grantmaking specifically within the Queensland context.
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