This year’s conference program was a dynamic mix of pre-conference masterclasses, keynote presentations, panels, in-conversation sessions, smaller concurrent working sessions and networking drinks across the two days.
Friends and sector colleagues caught up after an extensive day one program at this exclusive networking opportunity. Delegates were invited to wind down after a full day of learning and inspiration and enjoy some drinks and canapes with peers.
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Speakers |
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9.00am |
Introduction |
Sarah Davies |
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9.30am |
Welcome to Country |
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9.40am |
Opening of Day 1 |
Perpetual |
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9.45am |
Purpose: Is It Enough? As the President of one of the leading philanthropic foundations in the United States, Larry Kramer has unique insights about the vital role philanthropy plays in our community. Setting the tone for the conference, Larry will make the case for why philanthropy must be fearless – it’s not enough to just make grants to good organisations, because that alone won’t be enough to address the global challenges that confront us. Larry will emphasise philanthropy’s role as change agent, presenting two case studies from the Hewlett Foundation’s work:
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Larry Kramer |
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10.30am |
David Gonski and Arun Abey in conversation: How Much is Enough? David Gonski and Arun Abey need no introduction the philanthropic sector. In this intimate discussion,they will explore and expose their deeper sense of meaning and purpose, beyond their well-known business faces and the transformative effect that philanthropy has had on their lives. In conversation with Arun, David will share his journey from childhood, his love for his father, the challenge in following a career path against his father’s values, and how these experiences and other family factors led him into philanthropy; how his values have led him to support specific causes and above all, how a driven, ambitious, successful, powerful person answers the questions of ‘Why’ and ‘How Much’ is ‘Enough’? |
Chairman of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Arun Abey and Chairman, Advisory Board, ANU College of Business and Economics |
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| 11.15am | Morning Tea | |||||||||
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11.45am |
Purpose and the Crisis of Trust Trust is a vital ingredient that ties the fabric of our community together. It is essential for supporting social cohesion and building consensus around how we respond to social, environmental and economic challenges. But in Australia and around the world, people are becoming increasingly distrustful of government, business, the media and the not-for-profit sector. What are the implications of this for philanthropy and social change agents more broadly? |
Moderator Lenore Taylor Panellists Steve Spurr Lisa George The Hon Jeffrey Kennett AC Joy Anderson |
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12.45pm |
The State of the Sector Philanthropy and the broader not-for-profit sector has been going through an exciting period of change in recent years. John McLeod is one of Australia’s leading interpreters of what the data is telling us about the current shape and profile of the sector. In this session, he will present his most recent research findings. Following John’s presentation, there will be three responses providing a business and impact investing perspective, a not-for-profit perspective and a philanthropic perspective. The discussion will help us not only understand where we are right now, but what this means for where we’re going. |
Moderator Prof. Kristy Muir The University of New South Wales Panellists John McLeod Amanda Miller Council Member, Philanthropy Australia Paul Ronalds Catherine Brown |
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| 1.30pm | Lunch | |||||||||
| Breakout Sessions | ||||||||||
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2.30pm -3.50pm |
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Is the impact investing market distracting philanthropy from achieving its purpose? |
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| "Splash in the Shallows..." (experiential grant making) | ||||||||||
| Have I got a tool for you! (Sustainable Development Goals) | ||||||||||
| The role of risk in achieving impact | ||||||||||
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Using strategic partnership to embed systemic change at global scale |
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| 3.50pm | Afternoon tea | |||||||||
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4.15pm -5.35pm |
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| Gender and equality… Democracy in action | ||||||||||
| Every cent in the dollar goes to the beneficiaries | ||||||||||
| Fundamental to our purpose: Australian philanthropy’s role and potential in advocacy | ||||||||||
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5.40pm |
Delegate drinks |
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