Sector news wrap up
The last fortnight has been a busy one in philanthropy with major gift announcements across higher education and medical research as well as the release of the influential Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion Research report for 2024.
Rainbow Giving Australia launches with $1m for LGBTQIA+ causes
This week, The Aurora Group and GiveOUT, two community-led LGBTQIA+ funders, announced their merger to become Rainbow Giving Australia. This union creates a national LGBTQIA+ foundation dedicated to empowering Australian rainbow communities.
New Southside community foundation will support local solutions to local problems
Victoria’s newest community foundation is starting to make waves in its bayside Melbourne home, with plans to begin its first grants program in coming months.
Philanthropy, government and community take the next steps for Australia’s children
Leaders from government, philanthropy and community have taken a critical step towards building a better future for Australian’s children and young people, setting the stage for new investment in community-led initiatives to drive positive change.
Wisdom gained: Perpetual’s lessons from 10 years of impact giving
Perpetual Private has released an insights report looking at the data from a decade of their IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP).
The Funding Network launches innovative event for First Nations enterprises
The First Nations Crowdfunding Event is an innovative pilot uniting communities and philanthropists in support of three high-potential First Nations enterprises working and delivering social impact in regional Australia. Here, Darryl Majid, Director of Esparq Ventures, which is delivering the event in partnership with The Funding Network (TFN), explains how it will work.
Queensland businessman Scott Hutchinson awarded UQ Alumni Excellence Award for philanthropy
The business leader won the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the construction industry and as a philanthropist and sustainability advocate.