Climate and environmental philanthropy surges, AEGN report finds
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 1 Mar 2024
Australian philanthropy directed to the climate and environment has increased at 10 times the rate of overall philanthropy, according to a new report from the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN). Giving to charities working on climate and environment programs grew 82% in the three years to 2021. We take a look at the key findings from the Environment and Climate Change Giving Trends 2024.
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The case for doubling giving: ‘Now is the time to lay the groundwork’
Doug Taylor
Fri, 1 Mar 2024
We can increase giving to not-for-profits by double or more in the coming years by fostering trust, implementing strategic policies and engaging generations young and old, says Doug Taylor, CEO of children’s education charity The Smith Family. But it is a two-way street and NFPs will need to work hard to ensure impact also grows to meet donor expectations.
Awards Showcase event to celebrate good practice philanthropy
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 1 Mar 2024
Entries closed last Sunday 25 February for the Australian Philanthropy Awards 2024. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply. A record number of entries have been received.
Nominations for the Philanthropy Australia board 2024 now open
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 1 Mar 2024
Philanthropy Australia invites Board nominations from current members. Nominations can be made until 5pm (AEDT) on 19 March 2024. Our Annual General Meeting will be held on 22 May 2024.
How do we shift evaluation from a ‘reporting’ to a learning lens?
Brenda Solorzano, CEO Headwaters Foundation
Fri, 23 Feb 2024
Brenda Solorzano is a leading changemaker in trust-based philanthropy. Brenda had an insightful and candid conversation with our Philanthropy Evaluation Network to share her ideas on how evaluation can be reframed to achieve learning and change through a trust-based approach.
Glyn Davis delivers Kenneth Myer Lecture on the great impact of philanthropy
Glyn Davis AC
Fri, 23 Feb 2024
The Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Glyn Davis AC, delivered the Kenneth Myer Lecture at the Arts Centre in Melbourne.
Lessons from Black Saturday disaster recovery funding by FRRR
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 23 Feb 2024
As the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) announced this week that it distributed a record $22.5m in grants last financial year – illustrating the ongoing challenges faced by rural communities – we take a look at its earlier work.
