The evolution of a sector – a concise history of philanthropy in Australia
Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf Partners
Fri, 24 Nov 2023
Philanthropy is on the cusp of a new era of public accountability as the expectations of our time change, and the probity and transparency conferred by the sector’s relatively new governing body, the Australian Charities and Non-For-Profits Commission (ACNC), start taking effect, says Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf.
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Small Grants are vital to strengthen rural Australia
Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Fri, 3 Nov 2023
For purpose organisations come in many shapes and sizes, and have varied needs according to their structures and location. This means that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to grant making, writes Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. In this thought piece, Jill explains how small grants can have a big impact, particularly on grassroots organisations, which may not be able to access traditional philanthropy.
‘We see our funders as visionaries’
Fri, 28 Jul 2023
How does trust-based philanthropy work? It is a growing area of interest but requires a highly relational approach from funder and fundee, and strong sense of a shared mission.
Philanthropists collaborate in new employment grants program
Fri, 30 Jun 2023
A group of Australia’s leading philanthropic organisations has established a new grant program to support social enterprises in accelerating growth and impact, while creating job opportunities for Australians facing barriers to employment.
Watch: The Best of Giving Films
Nick Richardson
Fri, 16 Dec 2022
During the past two years, Philanthropy Australia has compiled nine short films that tell stories of best practice philanthropy.
Foundation’s latest grants supports range of regional NSW’s causes
Fri, 16 Dec 2022
More than $770,000 has been distributed among nine charities and community groups as part of the Newcastle Foundation’s latest grant round.
Talking the talk to plant the seeds of a better future
Fri, 16 Dec 2022
Two organisations that each recently received transformative funding from Impact 100 SA, are joined by the common thread of lived experience.
