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Reform of deductible recipient system a big topic at charities Pre-election Forum

Krystian Seibert, Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 2 May 2025

Philanthropy Australia was pleased to see deductible gift recipient (DGR) system reform discussed by speakers from both main political parties at a community sector event in Canberra ahead of the federal election. The reform is a high priority for Philanthropy Australia.

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Membership and Engagement team: update for members

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 2 May 2025

Philanthropy Australia team members Rachel Findlay and Wayne Green are moving on to fantastic opportunities – one local and one international. 

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Second global summit shows collaborative funds are on the rise, says Mannifera EO

Harriet McCallum, Executive Office, Mannifera Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Around the world, collaborative funds are increasingly being recognised as effective and efficient ways to move resources to where they need to be. Their growth has warranted international gatherings to understand and develop this way of doing philanthropy. Mannifera EO Harriet McCallum recently attended the second Global Summit of Collaborative Funds in San Francisco. She shares her learnings.

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Philanthropy Australia launches its policy priorities to grow giving

Philanthropy Australia Thu, 17 Apr 2025

With the Australian election campaign underway, Philanthropy Australia has launched its policy priorities to grow giving. Through a process of engaging with members and partners, Philanthropy Australia has prioritised practical and focused policy actions that are essential to creating a better enabling environment for giving.

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Expressions of interest now open for the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025: Leadership for our times

Philanthropy Australia Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Philanthropy Australia yesterday opened expressions of interest to attend its re-imagined Canberra summit. Philanthropy Australia’s biennial Summit is a major thought leadership event. First held in 2015 as the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit, it has helped to build a stronger relationship between philanthropy, our elected representatives and policy makers. PA is now delighted that the event will take an exciting new shape as the inaugural Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025: Leadership for our times.

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Update: Philanthropy Australia’s strategic planning process 

Hannah Durack, GoodWolf and Annabel Davies, Philanthropy Australia Thu, 17 Apr 2025

We’re pleased to report that we had an incredible response to the recent strategy survey from organisations of all types and sizes across the country. Thank you, your engagement is truly appreciated, and it reinforces how important this planning process is to you all. 

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Inaugural $170 million Endowments for Impact Challenge announces winners

Fri, 4 Apr 2025

The winners of the inaugural Endowments for Impact Challenge are Australian Impact Investments and Koda. The Challenge is a first-of-its-kind open tender competition that brings together six of Australia’s leading philanthropic trusts and foundations who are seeking advisors to assist in managing a combined investment pool of $170 million.

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