Crowdfunding is first experience of giving for nearly a quarter of Australians, says report
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
About 23% of Australians surveyed by crowdfunding platform GoFundMe said that using the online tool has been their first experience of giving and that 40% went on to become 'more charitable' afterwards. Global CEO Tim Cadogan spoke with Giving News following a roundtable hosted by Philanthropy Australia and the platform in Sydney.
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Savvy Giving Roadshow captures priority learning areas for philanthropy sector
Genevieve Timmons, Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Practice
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Over the past six months, sector stalwart and philanthropic knowledge font Genevieve Timmons hosted a Savvy Giving Roadshow across Australia. At seven sessions for more than 250 Philanthropy Australia (PA) members and guests, Genevieve asked them 'what are you most keen to learn about in philanthropy and what matters most?'. Here she reflects on the workshops, and what she learned.
Vincent Fairfax Fellowship celebrates 30 years of ethical leadership
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
One of the country’s most respected leadership programs, the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship (VFF), marks three decades of supporting leaders to hone their skills in an ethical framework, build moral maturity and learn how to make decisions for the greater good.
Farewell to Pat Burke: a much-loved member of Philanthropy Australia and the sector
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Philanthropy Australia (PA) bids an appreciative adieu to one of its longest serving and highly esteemed employees, Pat Burke, as she heads into (semi) retirement.
Diabetes Victoria offers Capital Impact Loan for translational research
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
Billed as a 'game-changer' when launched by Perpetual Limited in 2023, the financing tool enables PAFs and PUAFs the opportunity to lend a portion of capital to a fund or charity through a 10-year, zero-interest loan. The Diabetes Innovation and Impact Foundation (DIIF), an initiative of Diabetes Victoria, is close to making one of the first of its kind available to funders across the country. This will support the national research foundation’s mission as the number of people affected by diabetes continues to rise.
Historic Treaty For Victoria promises ‘tomorrow can be better than yesterday’
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a landmark session in the Victorian State Parliament last night, the only treaty with First Peoples in Australia was passed into law by the Upper House after a decade-long movement and years of negotiations between the Assembly and government. The Treaty will centre First Peoples in the decision-making process of any legislation involving Aboriginal people.
WINGS Asia-Pacific Working Group set to strengthen philanthropic ecosystem
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a significant step toward strengthening philanthropy across the Asia-Pacific region, WINGS – the only global network of philanthropy support and development organisations – has launched its Asia Pacific Working Group, a regional forum designed to elevate local philanthropic voices and connect them to global conversations.
