The evolution of a sector – a concise history of philanthropy in Australia
Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf Partners
Fri, 24 Nov 2023
Philanthropy is on the cusp of a new era of public accountability as the expectations of our time change, and the probity and transparency conferred by the sector’s relatively new governing body, the Australian Charities and Non-For-Profits Commission (ACNC), start taking effect, says Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf.
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How bequests underpin positive change in our communities
Fri, 8 Sep 2023
As a major sponsor of the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s Include a Charity Week 2023 campaign, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation held an event at the Melbourne Town Hall this week. ‘Will wonders never cease’ was aimed at encouraging more people to consider leaving a legacy gift to create a positive impact in their community after they’ve gone.
What is progressive philanthropy?
Fri, 5 May 2023
Long-time philanthropic adviser and educationalist Jason Franklin first spoke about advocacy at Philanthropy Australia’s conference in 2016.
New strategic partnerships will inspire more and better philanthropy: Philanthropy Australia
Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 9 Feb 2023
Philanthropy Australia is pleased to announce major strategic partnerships with six leading philanthropic organisations.Collectively, the partnerships will support the implementation of Philanthropy Australia’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025
Entrepreneurial philanthropy: what Yvon Chouinard shows us about how founders give differently
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
Very few people are ever going to be able to do what Yvon Chouinard has done, but there are some useful things we can all take from this extraordinary act of giving.
Happy 21st birthday, PAFs!
Fri, 15 Jul 2022
The enabling legislation for the 2000 PAFs (private ancillary funds) came about through deliberate and highly purposeful advocacy.
How to pay what it takes
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
At the heart of the recent Pay What It Takes report is the acknowledgement that to actually pay what it takes, we need to understand what it takes and that we have to pay for it.
