Next-gen donors say environment is their top priority, AEGN report finds
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 3 Oct 2025
A report released by the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) reveals that 83% of next-generation donors who were surveyed identified the environment as their top priority to fund and expect that to increase to 93% by 2035. The findings could indicate a shift in the giving landscape as the intergenerational wealth transfer plays out.
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Take part in exciting research to unlock collective giving in Australia
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 19 Sep 2025
Collective giving is on the rise globally. To explore its potential here, Philanthropy Australia, a group of advocates and the Minderoo Foundation are launching a major research initiative aimed at growing the movement. We invite members involved in collective giving to take part and others to share widely.
Nearly two thirds of the planet’s population gave to charity last year: World Giving Report 2025
Rebecca Moriarty, Knowledge Lead
Fri, 19 Sep 2025
Amid the global polycrisis challenges, the Charities Aid Foundation's annual report provided the buoying news that 64% of people globally gave money to good causes in 2024. While Nigeria topped the rankings, the US came 46th and Australia 68th.
Sector leaders react to dire forecasts in National Climate Risk Assessment
Fri, 19 Sep 2025
The federal government’s National Climate Risk Assessment published on 15 September has forecast a number of drastic outcomes for Australians from future climate scenarios. Sector leaders working in the nature regeneration and climate change space provide their reactions to the report and views on the Emissions Target due out this week.
Hugh de Kretser: ‘When human rights are respected, our societies are stronger, healthier and safer’
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 5 Sep 2025
The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission shares how he's seen philanthropy become more confident in backing advocacy and how important the impact has been. Hugh spoke at the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 and says human rights principles provide a framework for navigating the polycrisis, societal polarisation and rise in racism we're seeing in Australia.
First insights into Australia’s mission-aligned investing landscape released
Fri, 5 Sep 2025
The Endowments for Impact Challenge (EFIC) has released its inaugural state-of-the-sector report. The pioneering collaboration between six of Australia’s leading trusts and foundations was launched as a competition last year to showcase innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investment practices. The report captures the insights, trends and lessons that emerged through the process.
Catch up on Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 breakout sessions – Part 2
Fri, 5 Sep 2025
Here’s your chance to catch up on what you missed in the second set of our ‘Deeper dive into real life leadership’ sessions. Read reflections on investing in leadership to collective solutions to climate change and emerging approaches to addressing inequality.
