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Thank you to our Leadership Summit Partners

Fri, 25 Jul 2025

The Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 is completely sold out and we’re pleased to be expecting 450 attendees for the Leadership Summit itself on Wednesday 6 August. We are particularly happy that we have a strong contingent of attendees representing First Nations organisations and small not-for-profits, thanks to our scholarships.

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She Gives celebrates one year of ‘energy and boldness’ in women’s philanthropy

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling Fri, 25 Jul 2025

The campaign to highlight and inspire women’s giving in Australia ‘has resonated with so many women across the country’, said founder Melissa Smith. As the movement marks its anniversary, there are signs that the landscape is shifting to better recognise the catalytic power of women.  

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Brave Foundation: how a PRF grant led to a partnership with another funder – via the Philanthropy Australia conference

Nick Place Fri, 25 Jul 2025

Jill Roche, the CEO of the national not-for-profit, Brave Foundation, drew from a capacity-building grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation to attend the Philanthropy Australia Conference in 2024. This led to a chance conversation that over time led to a multi-year funding partnership with another funder. Jill shares how events unfolded and says it shows how important it is to ensure diverse voices are ‘in the room’ at important sector events.

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Tech founders could redefine philanthropy – and create a new opportunity for charities

Antonia Ruffell, CEO, StartGiving Fri, 25 Jul 2025

Australia's philanthropic landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution, led by a new generation of tech founders. The recently released Australian Tech Giving Report 2025, a collaboration between StartGiving and the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia, offers the first comprehensive benchmark of personal philanthropy in the tech sector. For charities and not-for-profits, the findings present a window of opportunity, writes Antonia Ruffell, CEO of StartGiving.

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Welcome to PA’s two new Engagement Leads

Fri, 25 Jul 2025

We are delighted to welcome to new members of the Philanthropy Australia membership and engagement team – Fleur Allen and Caroline Morrissey.Caroline joins Kim Harland in the PA Queensland team as the Engagement Lead (QLD/NT). Fleur is our Engagement Lead (WA/SA) working from the Perth office with Ollie Hanson.

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Next-gen philanthropists join Prince Harry at NEXUS 2025 Global Summit

Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer, NEXUS Australia Fri, 25 Jul 2025

A delegation of 14 next-gen leaders has returned from the yearly gathering in New York with ‘hearts full and minds ablaze with inspiration’. The summit brings together young philanthropists, impact investors and social change innovators from over 25 countries to connect, learn and collaborate on the world's greatest challenges. Among the highlights was a special workshop with Prince Harry, writes Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer of NEXUS Australia.

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Sarah Hardy to be new PA Deputy CEO

Fri, 11 Jul 2025

Philanthropy Australia’s CEO Maree Sidey has announced that Sarah Hardy has accepted the role of Deputy CEO of Philanthropy Australia. Sarah has more than 30 years of cross-sector leadership experience spanning philanthropy, local government, and the not-for-profit sector. For the past eight years, she has served as Chief Executive Officer of the R E Ross Trust, where she led the organisation through a period of strategic change and elevated its impact through values-driven grantmaking.

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