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Adam Ognall on his ‘fantastic vantage point’ of philanthropy

As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Philanthropy Australia’s Adam Ognall has taken on a different focus in his new role as Executive Director Partnerships and Practice. Here, he talks about his vision for driving forward best practice and supporting strong relationships across the sector. In particular, he explains how the information shared in Philanthropy Australia’s recent Better Philanthropy Telescope report fits into our strategy and outlook for 2025.

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A fond farewell: How Raise and Zurich are ending their community partnership well

Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, news and Storytelling Fri, 25 Oct 2024

In collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich Financial Services Australia has been supporting youth mental health charity Raise closely since 2017 to support their substantial phase of growth and capacity building. While the grant funding comes to an end, Raise is now well set to continue its work to support youth across Australia.

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Gifts in wills: How can charities ensure that promised bequests are realised?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024

In this joint Q&A, Morgan Koegel and Rohani Bixler, two of the specialist speakers at Philanthropy Australia and Include a Charity’s Legacy Lunch in October, share some findings from the latest research on unfulfilled bequests. Ahead of their upcoming report, they provide valuable insights on the cost of ‘missing gifts’ and what charities and advisers can do to ensure a donor’s legacy achieves the impact that was intended.   

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2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference – concurrent sessions

Philanthropy Australia Tue, 17 Sep 2024

Recordings of the concurrent sessions of the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference in Adelaide, 6 and 7 August 2024.

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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.

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Video: Inspiring Story – Foundation Barossa

Philanthropy Australia Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Foundation Barossa nurtures and builds its community’s strength and assets, responding to challenges and opportunities and supporting organisations and individuals to do likewise. 

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A deep dive into ‘better’ philanthropy with Genevieve Timmons’ new Savvy Giving

Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Adviser Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Genevieve first published Savvy Giving in 2013 and it became a widely read ‘how to’ guide for effective grantmaking and philanthropy. She’s now written a new edition that provides a roadmap for contemporary giving in Australia, reflecting the evolution of practice in the sector over recent years. Here, she reflects on what’s changed and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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