Savvy Giving Roadshow captures priority learning areas for philanthropy sector
Genevieve Timmons, Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Practice
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Over the past six months, sector stalwart and philanthropic knowledge font Genevieve Timmons hosted a Savvy Giving Roadshow across Australia. At seven sessions for more than 250 Philanthropy Australia (PA) members and guests, Genevieve asked them 'what are you most keen to learn about in philanthropy and what matters most?'. Here she reflects on the workshops, and what she learned.
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Vincent Fairfax Fellowship celebrates 30 years of ethical leadership
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
One of the country’s most respected leadership programs, the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship (VFF), marks three decades of supporting leaders to hone their skills in an ethical framework, build moral maturity and learn how to make decisions for the greater good.
Farewell to Pat Burke: a much-loved member of Philanthropy Australia and the sector
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Philanthropy Australia (PA) bids an appreciative adieu to one of its longest serving and highly esteemed employees, Pat Burke, as she heads into (semi) retirement.
Join us: 50 years of Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In 2025 and 2026, Philanthropy Australia is celebrating a remarkable milestone - 50 years since the founding of The Association of Australian Philanthropic Trusts, our predecessor organisation established by visionary leaders Lady Meriel Wright of The Myer Foundation and Patricia Feilman of The Ian Potter Foundation with others.
Women take centrestage at The Funding Network’s First Nations Crowdfunding Event
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
The annual First Nations Crowdfunding Event held by The Funding Network (TFN) is set to showcase an all-women line up of finalists. All leading high potential, community defined programs, they will pitch to TFN’s network of funders, philanthropists, corporate partners, peers and everyday Australians.
WINGS Asia-Pacific Working Group set to strengthen philanthropic ecosystem
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a significant step toward strengthening philanthropy across the Asia-Pacific region, WINGS – the only global network of philanthropy support and development organisations – has launched its Asia Pacific Working Group, a regional forum designed to elevate local philanthropic voices and connect them to global conversations.
Historic Treaty For Victoria promises ‘tomorrow can be better than yesterday’
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a landmark session in the Victorian State Parliament last night, the only treaty with First Peoples in Australia was passed into law by the Upper House after a decade-long movement and years of negotiations between the Assembly and government. The Treaty will centre First Peoples in the decision-making process of any legislation involving Aboriginal people.
