Queensland businessman Scott Hutchinson awarded UQ Alumni Excellence Award for philanthropy
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
The business leader won the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the construction industry and as a philanthropist and sustainability advocate.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
