‘I can’t wait to get things under way’
Fri, 11 Aug 2023
Community Foundations Australia has appointed internationally regarded community philanthropy executive Ian Bird OLY from Canada as its new CEO. Ian, who will join the organisation in October, will bring a depth of experience in community foundation development and leadership from his current role as chair of the Global Fund for Community Foundations and his former role as the President and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada.
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SA charity match raises funds for flood recovery
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
The SA Flood Recovery Match was held as the curtain raiser at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide, to support farmers affected by natural disasters in SA, particularly the recent River Murray flood event.
The Best of The Best is here!
Fri, 25 Nov 2022
During the past two years, Philanthropy Australia has compiled nine short films that tell stories of best practice philanthropy.
What the rise of community independents tells us about philanthropy
Thu, 13 Oct 2022
Perhaps the 2022 federal election has eased the tight ethical tension between philanthropy and politics, where money, influence and consequence sit in uncomfortable proximity
When a small idea becomes a fashion statement for remote communities
Fri, 19 Aug 2022
The 1000 Dresses Campaign was run by Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre at Fitzroy Crossing.
Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Building rural and regional communities for the long haul
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
How do you support not-for-profit organisations in our regional areas to build their capacity and enable them to become robust and durable?
Local legacy to build community strength
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
When it comes to thinking about wills and legacies, it’s rare to find a 30-year-old who has already decided about what they will leave behind.
