Why the Skoll World Forum is a worthy quest for Australian funders
Skoll World Forum is an annual conference at Oxford University each April, hosted by Oxford University’s SAID Business School. It is part intellectual examination of best practice philanthropy and social enterprise, part practical meeting point for practitioners who like to go deep on what works and why.
Could your capital work differently? Four questions the August Market Information Day helped answer
Four organisations, four big questions. Reflections from FGII's Sydney Market Information Day on impact investing, blended finance and philanthropy's role in scaling impact.
Accelerating the transition: Lessons from Transition Accelerator’s journey
At the recent Sydney event, attendees heard from MID alumna Izzy Jensen, Managing Partner of Transition Accelerator (TA), who reflected not only on the realities of financing Australia’s climate and energy transition, but also how presenting at a FGII MID helped sharpen the organisation’s message, deepen engagement with funders and shape its growth journey.
The Future of Giving: Why Australia’s next generation matters now
As $5.4 trillion in wealth changes hands over the coming decades, a new generation is redefining philanthropy. Clementine Lucas of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia explores how younger Australians are bringing fresh expectations around impact, participation and purpose, and what this means for the future of giving in Australia.
Secretary John Kerry’s message to investors and philanthropists: act now
When NEXUS Australia convened investors, philanthropists and policymakers in Sydney this month, the presence of former US Secretary of State John Kerry helped bring attention. But the real significance was in the conversation it sparked and the call to action that emerged.
Policy update: amendment secured to address impact of proposed CGT change on philanthropy
Following the May Federal Budget, Philanthropy Australia worked closely with members, partners and Government to examine the proposed policy and tax measures and potential implications for philanthropy. We successfully advocated for important amendments to the proposed legislation.
The rise of collective giving: “We all can be philanthropists”
Ahead of the release of PA’s landmark report on collective giving next week, Sophie and Paul Chamberlin of the Spinifex Trust share why they have embraced this growing form of philanthropy. In a short video, they explain how it is accessible, impactful and personally rewarding.






