Listening, questioning and acting to drive better philanthropy
Liz Branigan, Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
The Phil Eval Network has a dedicated focus on evaluation for learning and transformation – to foster a genuine commitment to relationships and dialogue between funders, grantees/partners and the communities they seek to serve. Phil Eval is exploring how listening deeply, asking the right questions and acting on what you have heard, can transform funder evaluation practices. Dr Elizabeth Branigan, Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager, reflects on the success of its recent conference sessions, plus what’s coming up.
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Vale Marion Webster AM (1950-2024)
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
Australia has lost a trailblazer of the not-for-profit sector with the passing of Marion Webster AM. Marion dedicated her life to advancing social justice, championing community-based philanthropy, and supporting vulnerable and marginalised populations.
What we learned from your Conference feedback
Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement
Fri, 6 Sep 2024
The feedback from Conference participants provides rich insights on their experiences and how audiences see Philanthropy Australia fulfilling its mission as the peak body. The team thought it would be useful to share some highlights. Adam Ognall, Executive Director, Engagement, reflects on the key findings and how these insights will inform future Philanthropy Australia events.
2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference – plenaries
Philanthropy Australia
Mon, 2 Sep 2024
Recordings of the plenary sessions of the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference in Adelaide, 6 and 7 August 2024.
Support for local NFPs during and after droughts is critical to sustainability and recovery
Fri, 30 Aug 2024
A report commissioned by FRRR into its long-running Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) drought support program has found that funding locally based NFPs and community groups and activities that strengthen social capital during drought sustains communities and supports recovery. The TTTT program ran from 2014 to 2022 and was collaboratively funded by government and philanthropy, awarding $18.6 million via 681 grants.
Skywalk Cafe: ‘It’s such a beautiful story’
Nick Place
Fri, 23 Aug 2024
At the Skywalk Cafe overlooking the stunning Murchison Gorge in Western Australia, tourists get a serve of traditional knowledge with their coffee from its Nhanda owner, Tony Wilton. Tony was able to take on the business on the land of his ancestors with the support of Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia (ATWA), which is backed by philanthropic funders. Providing start-ups with infrastructure, training and other support is helping Indigenous businesses in remote areas of the state to thrive.
‘This will improve the lives of kids with cancer globally’ – medical research gets $155.5m boost in one week
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Two incredible medical research gifts were announced this week, giving a combined boost of more than $150m to the field, particularly in cancer treatments for children. The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation in Western Australia has pledged $135.5m to the Telethon Kids Institute Cancer Centre and Perth Children’s Hospital. A $20 million bequest in NSW by the philanthropist Kay Van Norton Poche will give Australians the same access to clinical trials as patients in the US.
