Short educational videos to help advisers and those interested in philanthropy this EOFY
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 7 Jun 2024
As we approach the end of the financial year, Philanthropy Australia shares a series of short, animated videos for anyone wishing to learn more about beginning their philanthropic journey. The resources include one for financial advisers on the benefits of talking to clients about philanthropy and one explaining how different giving structures, such as PAFs and PuAFs, work.
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Wise words: Jill Reichstein OAM and Jemima Myer
Fri, 31 May 2024
Welcome to the first of a regular series in which an inspiring philanthropic leader is interviewed by a member of our New Gen Network. Deep knowledge derived from decades of experience in the sector underpins the direction our younger members are now taking forward. This is Philanthropy Weekly’s attempt to capture and bottle some of that wisdom to share. Jemima has crafted these thoughtful questions for Jill.
First Nations leadership boosted at Philanthropy Australia
Leah Armstrong, Acting Chair, First Nations Governance Committee, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 31 May 2024
Philanthropy’s peak body has been on a journey in the past 20 years to support ‘more and better’ philanthropy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. As we reflect on the Reconciliation Week 2024 theme of ‘Now more than ever’, Philanthropy Australia announces its expanded First Nations Governance Committee, a Board Sub-Committee. Here, Acting Chair, Leah Armstrong, introduces its members and goals.
This Month in Philanthropy: May 2024
Fri, 31 May 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.
A sector at the crossroads: how volunteering needs to change
Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family
Fri, 24 May 2024
As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week, it's vital we create the conditions for volunteering to thrive – our society depends on it, says chair of the National Volunteering Strategy and The Smith Family CEO, Doug Taylor.
Philanthropy in the news
Fri, 24 May 2024
From significant gifts, including an $8m boost for pancreatic cancer research and $3m for public art, to new funding strategies, there have been a number of sector announcements in the news this week. Here, we deliver a snapshot.
Victorian funders give $5m boost to regional resilience via FRRR
Allison Harding
Fri, 24 May 2024
FOUR Victorian philanthropic organisations have joined forces in an exciting $5 million partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) that will strengthen the capacity and resilience of communities during the next five years.
