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Mott Foundation: How can SDGs help philanthropy achieve greater social impact?
Community Foundations Australia CEO Ian Bird and Philanthropy Australia’s CEO Maree Sidey spoke with Nick Deychakiwsky, senior program officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Dr Larry McGill, philanthropic data expert, former VP at Candid in the US and founder of Ambit 360 Consulting, during an event in Sydney this week. The US-based Mott Foundation commissioned Larry to investigate how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could provide a ready-made shared framework for foundations to achieve greater social impact collectively. Philanthropy Weekly shares an overview of their fascinating conversation.
Read moreAllan Myers AC KC appointed Chair of Minderoo Foundation and changes at Social Ventures Australia and Coopers Foundation
The Minderoo Foundation announced this week that respected Australian barrister and philanthropist Allen Myers AC, KC will replace Chair Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Co-chair Nicola Forrest AO, who will both step aside but continue serving as non-executive directors of the Minderoo Foundation.
Road to success: Innovative MusicNT puts Territory musicians on the map
If you’re driving the 1,500km from Alice Springs to Darwin, you’ll want lots of music to keep you company and you’ll need to stop for food and fuel. Cue the supremely innovative idea to scan different QR codes at roadhouses en route connecting you to digital playlists of local contemporary First Nations recording artists from each region you’re travelling through.
Payment by Outcomes trial – social enterprises prove their worth
Long-term unemployed individuals are more likely to start work sooner, earn more and stay longer, if they are employed by a social enterprise, compared to those supported through Disability Employment Services, says a new report. White Box Enterprises has run an Australian-first Payment by Outcomes trial for jobs-focused social enterprises in partnership with the Department of Social Services. In this Q&A, White Box’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Daniels, who led the project, outlines the results.
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Brisbane has been chosen as the host city for the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference! More info to come.
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The Bequest Report – passing on more than assets
Philanthropy Australia, partnering with JB Were for these series of events, will share how intergenerational wealth transfers can shape and improve the future of philanthropy and giving in Australia. Hear from John McLeod, Senior Research Consultant, JBWere Australia the author of The Bequest Report the first ever report of its kind, who will outline valuable sector benefits and opportunities for both individuals, families and charities.
Read moreFirst Nations Funders Network
This event is intended for First Nations Funders Network members. This is also open to Philanthropy Australia funders at the New Gen, Active, Engaged or Impact membership tiers who opted in to the First Nations Funder Network Terms of Reference (ToR).
Read moreMeet Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Active, Engaged and Impact members in Victoria and Tasmania are invited to join us for an informal morning tea with Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia. Please note that due to limited capacity this event is capped at 2 registrations per organisation. We encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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