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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.

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Traditional knowledge and archaeology combine to help preserve First Nations heritage

Nick Place Fri, 6 Sep 2024

The Everick Foundation uses archaeological services and scientific evidence, specifically the dating of culturally significant sites, combined with traditional knowledge systems to support First Nations communities preserve their culture and heritage in place, on Country.

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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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‘Telehealth for the social sector’ Expert Bar launched by Benefolk

Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor Fri, 6 Sep 2024

Benefolk’s Expert Bar is a new online service that will enable not-for-profit leaders and their teams to access a broad range of experienced, pre-vetted specialists via its website for 45, 60 or 90-minute online or phone-based consultations. The Expert Bar is also a capacity-building solution for grantmakers and funders, who are looking for ways to support and strengthen their partners. They will be able to buy vouchers for the service to provide to grantees.

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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.

Welcome to our newest Queensland members!

Philanthropy Australia Wed, 4 Sep 2024

We are thrilled to introduce our newest Queensland based members! Thanks for joining us and working towards doubling structured giving in Australia together.

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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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