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Adam Ognall on his ‘fantastic vantage point’ of philanthropy

As told to Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Philanthropy Australia’s Adam Ognall has taken on a different focus in his new role as Executive Director Partnerships and Practice. Here, he talks about his vision for driving forward best practice and supporting strong relationships across the sector. In particular, he explains how the information shared in Philanthropy Australia’s recent Better Philanthropy Telescope report fits into our strategy and outlook for 2025.

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Frontline sector leaders recognised in Australia Day Honours list 2025

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling Fri, 7 Feb 2025

This year’s Australia Day Honours shone a light on the inspirational work of sector leaders in areas such as trauma-informed education, social equity and mental health services for farmers. Philanthropy Australia congratulates the philanthropists and those working across the not-for-profit sector who have been recognised.

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Queensland government launches Office for Social Impact with $80m

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News and Storytelling Fri, 7 Feb 2025

The social enterprise sector has received an $80 million boost in Queensland with the state government’s announcement that an Office of Social Impact will be established. Philanthropist Allan English AM, along with Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki, are two of the key drivers behind the collaboration between government, sector leaders and philanthropic funders.

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Cost of living, elections and collaboration highlighted in 2025’s Better Philanthropy Telescope

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 7 Feb 2025

Philanthropy Australia’s third annual Better Philanthropy Telescope takes the pulse of the sector, shedding light on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape Australia’s giving agenda in the year ahead.

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Welcome to 2025 and PA’s Giving News

Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia Fri, 7 Feb 2025

Can you hear that sound? It’s all the new and exciting PA initiatives and developments dropping in 2025 – a new membership model, an anniversary, a re-vamped summit, a new strategy, new team members and so much more…

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Festive wishes and looking ahead to 2025

Wed, 18 Dec 2024

Maree Sidey, Philanthropy Australia's CEO shares festive wishes and a preview of what's in store for 2025.

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Rhodri Davies on how the sector can shift critical views of philanthropy and tell a more engaging story

Fri, 13 Dec 2024

Rhodri Davies is a well-known expert and commentator in the UK on philanthropy and civil society issues. He is the founder and director of the thinktank Why Philanthropy Matters and the host of the Philanthropisms podcast. He kicked off Philanthropy Australia’s recent UK study tour with a presentation about the state of play in the UK sector and emerging trends. Beforehand, he spoke to Philanthropy Weekly on what he sees happening locally and globally – and what’s on the horizon.

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