“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.” – Robert McKee Read more…
May. 22, 2019 | Nick Richardson
When I took up the role of CEO of World Vision, I visited Myanmar to see our development work for myself – and what I saw blew me away! We go to the most vulnerable communities in the world – including remote communities here in Australia – and listen to them identify the root causes of their poverty, work with them to find long term solutions, and leave them self-sustaining. When I saw how effective… Read more…
May. 14, 2019 | Claire Rogers
A German, Brit and an Australian walk into a bar – it sounds like the start of a hackneyed joke, but in this case, it is a precise portrayal of a meeting of international philanthropists meeting on the eve of the Philanthropy Australia conference. Read more…
Sep. 13, 2018 | Stacey Thomas
Congratulations – but where do you go for support? In the past you have just been expected to learn-on-the-job or bring your experience with you? This is no longer considered effective nor good practice! Being a trustee of a Charitable Trust/Private Ancillary Fund not only comes with a very high level of accountability - but also the personal and collective joy and benefit of making a difference and having an impact through trying to solve some of society’s deeply entrenched and common problems. Read more…
Sep. 05, 2017 | Chris Wootton
Recently, Philanthropy Australia has been working with members at a workshop in Perth (hosted by Lottery West) to grow impact investing. Here are three takeaways when considering impact investment. Read more…
Aug. 30, 2017 | Chris Wootton
For decades, governments and other decision makers have framed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs as a ‘problem’ to be solved. Read more…
Aug. 15, 2017 | Rod Reeve
There are a number of current, challenging discussions making their way through philanthropy today. Read more…
Jul. 11, 2017 | Philanthropy Australia
In May this year, Andrew ‘Twiggy' Forrest, along with wife Nicola, pledged $400m of their personal wealth to Australian research organisations and charities – the biggest single gift of philanthropy by a living person in the country. In the same week, the Brazil family in Queensland, also admired for their generosity, quietly donated $5 million to support research at the Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland. These extraordinary acts demonstrate a dramatic shift in Australia’s philanthropic climate. More importantly, they will have a tremendous impact on science, as philanthropists play a vital role in supporting early stage, basic research, complementary to other funding sources. Read more…
Jul. 02, 2017 | Professor Pankaj Sah
As we race towards 30 June and the end of a tax year, lots of charities are busy seeking the final donations and gifts for the year, and many philanthropists are making the final distributions from trusts and foundations. It is an important time, and significant amounts of charitable money are granted to pursue the visions, plans and opportunities we share for social, cultural, environmental and community benefit and change. Read more…
Jun. 21, 2017 | Sarah Davies
On Saturday, 3rd June 2017, VWT hosted a birthday party and fundraiser Let’s Dance in honour of feminist luminary, Eve Mahlab AO. The tagline for this sold-out event was ‘celebrating the past and future of feminism‘ and celebrate we did. Held at Leonda on the Yarra with ABC’s Virginia Trioli as MC, the room was lively and warm, filled with family, friends, and feminists from across the political spectrum. Read more…
Jun. 20, 2017 | Victorian Women's Trust
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