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Future Generation Australia is seeking NFP partners for first time in 10 years

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 15 Nov 2024

Future Generation Australia (FGX) is calling for expressions of interest from non-profits that are supporting children facing adversity to thrive. It marks the first time that FGX, which has donated $43m to Australian charities working with children at risk, has opened its books to new non-profit partners since it was founded by veteran fund manager Geoff Wilson in 2014.

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Leading voices in philanthropy share insights in AIIW video series

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 15 Nov 2024

Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) has launched an inspiring series of 13 interviews featuring some of the sector’s most influential voices. Philanthropy Australia is delighted to release the videos via Philanthropy Weekly – beginning with three women instrumental to AIIW’s origins – Jill Reichstein OAM, Eve Mahlab AO and Carol Schwartz AO. A new video will be released weekly.

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Dylan Smith leaves Philanthropy Australia to take up new role at Community Foundations Australia

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 15 Nov 2024

Philanthropy Australia is sad to lose a valued member of its team, Dylan Smith, who has overseen significant growth of the peak body’s membership in Western Australia. He is set to take up an exciting newly created role as Senior Director, Foundation and Field Development at Community Foundations Australia.

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This month in philanthropy: October 2024

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 8 Nov 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

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The Endowments for Impact Challenge: aligning investments with mission

Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling Fri, 8 Nov 2024

A pioneering collaboration between six of Australia’s leading trusts and foundations is set to reshape philanthropic investments. The Endowments for Impact Challenge is an open tender competition inviting financial advisers to showcase innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investment practices.

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Consultation on the final component of new Community Foundations DGR Category

Krystian Seibert, Executive Director, Policy, Government Relations and Research Fri, 8 Nov 2024

The Australian Government has released draft ministerial guidelines for community foundations for public consultation. The guidelines are the final component needed before the new deductible gift recipient (DGR) category for community foundations can start. The guidelines will apply to entities within the new DGR category, outlining requirements for governance, record keeping and permitted activities. Treasury is inviting submissions in response to the guidelines, with consultation open up until 3 December 2024.

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The decline of trust, the rise of Trump – and an opportunity for philanthropy

Harriet McCallum, Executive Officer of Mannifera Fri, 8 Nov 2024

Earlier this week the people of the US elected Donald Trump to be their president for a second time. Here, Mannifera Executive Officer Harriet McCallum reflects on what the outcome means for Australia and insights from an online event – ‘US election debrief - Democracy on the ballot’ – that the collective hosted this week with a panel of thoughtful speakers.

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