Why gifts in wills go missing and what charities can do about it
Thu, 14 May 2026
For many charities, gifts in wills represent one of the most significant and future‑focused sources of funding. They reflect deep trust and long-term commitment from donors, often built over many years. But as research and sector work continue to show, not all promised gifts ultimately make their way to the causes they were intended for.
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Why the Skoll World Forum is a worthy quest for Australian funders
Darrell Wade
Thu, 14 May 2026
Skoll World Forum is an annual conference at Oxford University each April, hosted by Oxford University’s SAID Business School. It is part intellectual examination of best practice philanthropy and social enterprise, part practical meeting point for practitioners who like to go deep on what works and why.
State of Philanthropy Insights Series 2026 – In pictures!
Thu, 14 May 2026
Across 6 cities, 18 events and hundreds of attendees, the State of Philanthropy Insight Series brought together a shared commitment to mobilising generosity across Australia. Explore these moments that reflect the energy, connection and collaboration across the Series.
State of Philanthropy Insights Series starts bold new conversation for Giving
Thu, 14 May 2026
Over the past two weeks, Philanthropy Australia’s State of Philanthropy Insights Series travelled the country, convening more than 800 people at 18 events across eight cities. Alongside Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, we launched our new strategy – Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future – and started a bold new conversation about giving in this country.
From idea to impact: how philanthropy is powering the next frontier in medical research
By David Sloan, Head of Philanthropy, Wesley Research Institute
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Early and sustained backing from philanthropists who “invested ahead of certainty” led to the creation of a world first leadership position in the emerging field of Spatial Medicine, writes Wesley Research Institute’s David Sloan.
Conference Field Trips open for registrations
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Registrations are now open for Field Trip Friday and a new program of participant led-Side Events as part of additions to the Conference 2026 program that will help delegates to connect more deeply with each other and place.
Insider guides to the SA Giving Week and Greater Sydney Giving Week
By Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Next week marks an exciting moment for generosity in Australia, with inaugural Giving Weeks taking place in South Australia and in Greater Sydney. Our Directors of Engagement, Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham, gave Giving News and insider’s guide.
