The hallmark event of the 2016 National Conference, the Day 1 program was a mix of international keynotes, in-conversations, panels and debates, with speakers from Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK.
More than 600 delegates attended Day 1, representing the philanthropic, advisory, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Day 1 was followed in the evening by an exclusive networking opportunity for delegates, at the conference venue.
The drinks event were free from formalities for delegates to catch up with friends and colleagues and wind down after a full day of learning and inspiration.
Time |
Session |
Speakers |
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9.00am |
Introduction |
Alan Schwartz AM |
9.05am |
Welcome to Country |
Uncle Charles (Chicka) Madden |
9.15am |
Welcome |
Principal Partner |
9.20am |
Partnering for change – Government, business and philanthropy working together |
Gladys Berejiklian MP |
9.40am |
Being a 21st century philanthropist and not throwing the baby out with the bath water Presenting Partner: |
Audette Exel AO |
10.00am |
Disrupting charity – Why every philanthropist should be investing in social enterprise Presenting Partner: |
Mark Gunton |
10.40am |
Philanthropy Australia is future ready |
Sarah Davies |
11.00am |
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11.30am |
Collaboration for community resilience and growth Presenting Partner:
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Moderator |
12.20pm |
The smarter philanthropy playbook – Shifting from transactional to transformative grantmaking Presenting Partner: |
Mae Hong |
1.00pm |
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2.00pm | Investing for good Are your investments and mission aligned? Or are they working against each other? Not everyone is necessarily ready for impact investing, but there are a variety of options which can ensure investments remain aligned to mission. The discussion will include a focus on ethical screening, divestment, ESG investment and impact investing. |
Moderator: |
2.50pm |
Why I took a stand – Climate justice and the future of the first Australians |
Amelia Telford |
3.10pm | Afternoon tea | |
3.40pm |
Getting to the root of the problem – Achieving impact through social change philanthropy Jason will share insights from his extensive research examining US foundations and their engagement in public policy change between 1979 and 2010. This ground breaking work identified 5 consistent roles for foundations across a wide range of cause areas: acting as issue channelers, credibility enhancers, network enablers, capacity builders, and movement catalyzers. What do these roles involve and what steps should a foundation take if they are seeking to adopt a broader focus on social change? |
Jason Franklin Kellogg Chair, Dorothy A Johnson Centre for Philanthropy (US) |
4.20pm |
Evolution or revolution: Is philanthropy future ready?
This session will debate the most effective strategies for affecting change, and how they may need to evolve in the 21st century. Moderated by Philanthropy Australia CEO, Sarah Davies, the debate includes speakers on both sides of the burning question... is philanthropy future ready? NO: Caitriona Fay, José Pedro Ferrão (US), Lani Evans (NZ). YES: Tony Kalm (US), Sue Cunningham (US/UK), Michael Lynch. |
Moderator Lani Evans Michael Lynch |
5.20pm |
Wrap up |
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5.25pm |
Close |
Delegate Drinks Partner |
5.30pm | Debate voting | |
5.30 - 7.30pm |
Delegate Drinks |
No Formalities |
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