May. 13, 2022
This story starts in the republic of Armenia, a developing nation, which became independent 31 years ago with the dissolution of the old Soviet Union. It might seem an odd starting point for a story about the new CEO of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) - Arminé Nalbandian - but on her own admission, her anecdote reveals something about her. Read more…
May. 13, 2022
This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is ‘Better Together’ as we celebrate the power of volunteering to bring people together, build communities and create a better society for everyone, writes Volunteering Australia CEO Mark Pearce in this week's blog. Read more…
May. 10, 2022
DEBATE: Impact investing has emerged in recent years as a powerful tool for social change. But where does it fit into the philanthropic eco-system? We asked Audette Exel AO, Peter Winneke and Rachel Etherington to reflect on the question: does impact investing negate the need for philanthropy? Read more…
May. 06, 2022
Last year, the Barlow Impact Group decided make a strategic philanthropic focus on larger grants with maximum impact. The keystone of the new approach is a single $1,000,000 B.I.G. CHANGE grant.
Read more…Apr. 26, 2022
In the long list of cultural gifts to the nation, the $100 million donation from Lindsay and Paula Fox for the National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary project stands as a new benchmark, and is the latest instance of the family’s philanthropy, which has covered the arts, housing, education, and medical research. Read more…
Apr. 22, 2022
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Apr. 19, 2022
Apr. 14, 2022
Apr. 11, 2022
It actually works – how behavioural insights can increase workplace giving
Apr. 11, 2022
Apr. 08, 2022
Apr. 07, 2022
Philanthropy Australia welcomes Labor commitment to double giving
Apr. 01, 2022
Mar. 29, 2022
Philanthropy peaks welcome historic Federal Government support for community foundations
Mar. 25, 2022
Mar. 25, 2022
Mar. 25, 2022
Mar. 22, 2022
New report reveals movement towards climate change and environment philanthropy
Mar. 18, 2022
Australia doing ‘reasonably well’ on philanthropy index but can do more
Mar. 18, 2022
Mar. 18, 2022
Mar. 18, 2022
Mar. 17, 2022
Mar. 09, 2022
Mar. 03, 2022
Feb. 18, 2022
Feb. 14, 2022
Feb. 14, 2022
Passion, vision and good sense - philanthropy pioneer Darvell Hutchinson AM
Feb. 14, 2022
Feb. 10, 2022
PODCAST: Building rural and regional communities for the long haul
Feb. 04, 2022
Feb. 04, 2022
Jan. 27, 2022
Education the key to building Holocaust awareness, according to new survey
Jan. 27, 2022
Dec. 21, 2021
Dec. 21, 2021
Bushfire program builds children’s resilience after disasters
Dec. 08, 2021
Dec. 07, 2021
Philanthropy Australia welcomes four Life Members to honour roll
Dec. 07, 2021
A generous and inclusive Australia: Our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
Dec. 03, 2021
Dec. 03, 2021
Dec. 02, 2021
Winners of the 2021 Workplace Giving Excellence Awards announced
Dec. 02, 2021
Cross-sector collaboration key to NFPs’ future, says new report
Nov. 29, 2021
Opportunity for flexible funders to help stressed rural and regional communities
Nov. 25, 2021
Pandemic’s cost to Australian women’s employment and education revealed
Nov. 19, 2021
Nov. 18, 2021
Nov. 17, 2021
Nov. 16, 2021
In the News: Forging women’s pathways into politics honoured with top award
Nov. 16, 2021
Best practice philanthropy honoured at Australian Philanthropy Awards 2021
Nov. 16, 2021
Tim Fairfax AC named as Australia’s 2021 Leading Philanthropist
Nov. 11, 2021
Nov. 05, 2021
Nov. 05, 2021
Nov. 05, 2021
Pop-up Safe House provides support to at-risk groups to break homelessness cycle
Oct. 31, 2021
How philanthropy can work with social enterprises for meaningful change
Oct. 31, 2021
Oct. 28, 2021
Oct. 28, 2021
In the News: New frontier of young Australians are changing the face of philanthropy
Oct. 27, 2021
Oct. 22, 2021
Oct. 21, 2021
Oct. 21, 2021
Oct. 21, 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Oct. 05, 2021
Corporate giving urged to focus on gender equality to speed up change
Oct. 04, 2021
A million reasons to get vaccinated with new Million Dollar Vax campaign
Oct. 01, 2021
Sep. 29, 2021
Sep. 26, 2021
Sep. 17, 2021
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Sep. 15, 2021
Sep. 15, 2021
Sep. 15, 2021
Sep. 13, 2021
Desire to help but hurdles to funding public interest journalism
Sep. 07, 2021
Sep. 07, 2021
Sep. 07, 2021
Aug. 27, 2021
Aug. 27, 2021
Aug. 26, 2021
Aug. 26, 2021
Aug. 23, 2021
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Shifting the power balance in grantmaking
Aug. 22, 2021
Aug. 20, 2021
Communities tackling drought share funding to support recovery projects
Aug. 19, 2021
Aug. 19, 2021
Aug. 18, 2021
Aug. 17, 2021
Aug. 16, 2021
Webinar series reflections: How can philanthropy support economic recovery and participation?
Aug. 16, 2021
Aug. 16, 2021
Aug. 16, 2021
Aug. 16, 2021
Aug. 06, 2021
Aug. 06, 2021
Jul. 30, 2021
Jul. 19, 2021
Jul. 14, 2021
CSI announces cohort of #SILA24 leaders selected to drive positive social change
Jul. 12, 2021
Jul. 12, 2021
Webinar series reflections - The continued journey to better practice
Jul. 12, 2021
Jul. 12, 2021
Philanthropy must consider the charity landscape when deciding who to fund
Jul. 08, 2021
Jul. 08, 2021
Nomination period extended for Australian Philanthropy Awards
Jul. 07, 2021
New report sheds light on Australia’s growing philanthropic sector to help guide social change
Jul. 05, 2021
Jul. 05, 2021
Jul. 05, 2021
Jul. 01, 2021
New partnership supports organisations in Victoria’s bushfire-impacted communities
Jun. 28, 2021
Jun. 26, 2021
Jun. 26, 2021
PODCAST: Action on Poverty transforming a Vietnamese village
Jun. 26, 2021
Jun. 22, 2021
Jun. 18, 2021
Jun. 17, 2021
New portal connects suicide prevention through community of practice
Jun. 17, 2021
Jun. 16, 2021
Jun. 16, 2021
REFLECTION: A replicable model of collaborative philanthropy for systemic change
Jun. 09, 2021
Jun. 09, 2021
Jun. 09, 2021
Jun. 07, 2021
Jun. 04, 2021
Jun. 01, 2021
May. 30, 2021
New report reveals charities burdened by fundraising red tape
May. 30, 2021
May. 30, 2021
May. 30, 2021
May. 26, 2021
A replicable model of Collaborative philanthropy for systemic change
May. 26, 2021
May. 26, 2021
May. 26, 2021
May. 26, 2021
May. 20, 2021
May. 11, 2021
In the News: Private groups ready to cover costs and support refugees
May. 11, 2021
In the News: A three step guide to decolonising philanthropy
May. 08, 2021
May. 08, 2021
May. 05, 2021
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 29, 2021
Apr. 29, 2021
Apr. 25, 2021
In the News: Philanthropy Australia launches roadmap to boost structured giving
Apr. 22, 2021
Apr. 22, 2021
Apr. 22, 2021
In the News: Philanthropy Australia unveils blueprint to enhance nation’s culture of giving
Apr. 22, 2021
Apr. 21, 2021
Apr. 21, 2021
David Gonski AC awarded Philanthropy Australia Life Membership
Apr. 21, 2021
Apr. 19, 2021
Four outstanding Australians added to National Conference line-up
Apr. 13, 2021
Apr. 13, 2021
Apr. 07, 2021
Apr. 05, 2021
Apr. 05, 2021
Apr. 05, 2021
Mar. 29, 2021
Mar. 23, 2021
Mar. 22, 2021
ONE MONTH TO GO: Philanthropy Australia National Conference 2021
Mar. 19, 2021
Mar. 19, 2021
Mar. 17, 2021
Mar. 16, 2021
Mar. 12, 2021
Mar. 12, 2021
After the Royal Commission- next steps to a better future for aged care
Mar. 10, 2021
New partnership joins forces to tackle homelessness in Australia
Mar. 10, 2021
Mar. 08, 2021
Mar. 05, 2021
Mar. 05, 2021
Mar. 05, 2021
Mar. 05, 2021
Pulse of the For-Purpose Sector: How Funders Responded to 2020
Feb. 24, 2021
New digital resource to help NFPs prosper in post-pandemic world
Feb. 23, 2021
New partnerships set to support struggling rural and regional communities
Feb. 17, 2021
Sector News: Andrew Kelly appointed CEO of The Antarctic Science Foundation
Feb. 17, 2021
Feb. 17, 2021
Role for a new kind of philanthropy in strengthening our democracy
Feb. 17, 2021
Feb. 12, 2021
Centre for Social Impact: Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) program
Feb. 12, 2021
Feb. 12, 2021
Feb. 05, 2021
Feb. 05, 2021
Jan. 27, 2021
Jan. 25, 2021
Final week: early bird registration for Philanthropy Australia National Conference
Jan. 20, 2021
Range of projects set to strengthen remote, rural and regional Australian communities.
Jan. 11, 2021
In the News: Smaller charities take the biggest hit during pandemic
Dec. 17, 2020
In the News: The dos and don’ts of donating — how to give wisely this Christmas
Dec. 16, 2020
Criminal record reform to provide more opportunities for rehabilitation
Dec. 15, 2020
Philanthropy Australia appoints new State Manager and two new Philanthropy Advisors
Dec. 09, 2020
LMCF boosts charities’ COVID recovery with $3 million in grants
Dec. 06, 2020
Dec. 02, 2020
The Myer Foundation partners with Mercer to transition to 100% ESG investments
Dec. 02, 2020
Dec. 02, 2020
RESET 2020 - Sector reveals profound well-being impact of pandemic
Dec. 01, 2020
In the News: Corporate philanthropy could keep the NFP sector above water
Nov. 25, 2020
Nov. 25, 2020
Nov. 20, 2020
In the News: Sarah Davies on her love of the sector, how it can bloom
Nov. 17, 2020
In the News: Carol Schwartz awarded Australia’s highest philanthropic honour
Nov. 17, 2020
Carol Schwartz AO recognised with the nation’s highest philanthropic honour
Nov. 17, 2020
Transformative, strategic, best practice philanthropy recognised at Australian Philanthropy Awards
Nov. 10, 2020
Nov. 05, 2020
AGWA and Minderoo unite to create philanthropic opportunities for WA’s young art enthusiasts
Nov. 05, 2020
Study reveals targeted funding critical for NFPs under threat
Oct. 28, 2020
Oct. 21, 2020
Oct. 20, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 25, 2020
The Myer Foundation joins in the Spirit of ‘Giveout Day’ for LGBTIQ+ Communities
Sep. 23, 2020
Sep. 09, 2020
Philanthropy maintains fast, generous and flexible response to COVID-19
Sep. 08, 2020
Sep. 08, 2020
In the News: Charities slammed by triple threat as coronavirus damage takes its toll
Sep. 02, 2020
In the News: Why Good Philanthropy Is Not About the Money: Sarah Davies
Sep. 01, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 19, 2020
Aug. 14, 2020
Aus Philanthropy Awards celebrating bold, best practice philanthropy in the year that needs it most
Aug. 05, 2020
Aug. 05, 2020
Jul. 28, 2020
Celebrating bold and better philanthropy - Nominate for the Australian Philanthropy Awards 2020
Jul. 22, 2020
Jul. 22, 2020
Jul. 02, 2020
Inaugural grant round provides $90,000 for charities hit by COVID in QLD and NSW
Jun. 17, 2020
Jun. 15, 2020
In the News: Philanthropy and the pandemic: Sarah Davies on ABC Radio Extra
Jun. 13, 2020
In the News: Charities relying on Australian donations fear a recession will impact support
Jun. 10, 2020
Keep government support to help charities’ viability: SVA report
Jun. 04, 2020
Jun. 04, 2020
May. 27, 2020
May. 19, 2020
In the News: Philanthropy says National COVID-19 Coordination Commission a positive step
May. 18, 2020
National COVID-19 Coordination Commission NFP working group a positive step
May. 15, 2020
May. 14, 2020
Stimulating conservation and land management jobs in the downturn to come
May. 07, 2020
In the News: $1000 grants now open to artists and arts workers
May. 07, 2020
Philanthropic community delivers National Assistance Program for the Arts
May. 06, 2020
Federal Government amendment encourages ancillary funds to increase granting
May. 05, 2020
Philanthropy Australia’s COVID-19 Government Policy Recommendations
Apr. 30, 2020
Australian Philanthropy committed to supporting grantees and partners in COVID-19 health crisis
Apr. 28, 2020
In the News: Be Kind Sydney: new appeal plugs the gap in giving
Apr. 27, 2020
Changes to JobKeeper scheme for charities a positive step forward
Apr. 27, 2020
Not-for-profits using the ATO’s Business Portal for the first time will need a myGovID
Apr. 14, 2020
Apr. 14, 2020
Apr. 09, 2020
In the News: Australian philanthropy responds to COVID-19 crisis
Apr. 06, 2020
Apr. 06, 2020
Philanthropy Australia welcomes reduced threshold for charities to access JobKeeper
Mar. 27, 2020
Philanthropy unites to provide co-ordinated funding response to COVID-19 crisis
Mar. 26, 2020
Free ACNC & ATO webinar explaining Government stimulus measures for charities and not-for-profits
Mar. 22, 2020
Philanthropy Australia welcomes support for charitable sector in economic stimulus package
Mar. 18, 2020
In the News: 5 young change-makers share what inspires their activism and their hopes for the future
Mar. 17, 2020
Mar. 17, 2020
In the News: Pandemic – A time to demonstrate philanthropy at its best
Mar. 12, 2020
Mar. 06, 2020
Feb. 27, 2020
Feb. 21, 2020
Australia’s first giving circle for climate advocacy will be officially launched on Wednesday.
Feb. 14, 2020
Feb. 14, 2020
Jan. 29, 2020
Jan. 09, 2020
Jan. 07, 2020
Dec. 11, 2019
Dec. 11, 2019
Dec. 06, 2019
Dec. 06, 2019
Dec. 04, 2019
Philanthropy Australia Podcast ep.1 with Paul Brest & Cat Fay
Dec. 04, 2019
Paul Ramsay Foundation’s Peer to Peer Program funding announced
Dec. 04, 2019
Nov. 27, 2019
Nov. 27, 2019
Raising $1m to help bushfire and drought-affected communities
Nov. 23, 2019
Remarkable bequest from arts patrons in Adelaide inspired by legendary philanthropy
Nov. 20, 2019
Philanthropy Australia members recognised for workplace giving
Nov. 19, 2019
Development work in Vietnam honoured with Order of Friendship award
Nov. 19, 2019
Nov. 13, 2019
Oct. 16, 2019
Oct. 09, 2019
Oct. 09, 2019
Oct. 09, 2019
Aug. 02, 2019
Summit tackling the democracy deficit to build stronger communities
Jul. 11, 2019
Jul. 10, 2019
Jul. 02, 2019
Smart Grants to address educational equity and biodiversity conservation.
Jun. 19, 2019
Jun. 12, 2019
Swinburne’s new not-for-profit professional placement model funds first student
Jun. 12, 2019
May. 28, 2019
May. 21, 2019
May. 08, 2019
Peak body welcomes Labor’s commitment to the not-for-profit sector
May. 03, 2019
A groundbreaking training and funding program to help solve disadvantage
Apr. 15, 2019
Apr. 10, 2019
Mar. 25, 2019
Mar. 13, 2019
Big steps forward: Coles and the RSL exit the gambling industry
Mar. 12, 2019
IWD: Lessons for Philanthropy from one of Australia’s longest serving female members of Parliament
Feb. 26, 2019
Feb. 20, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019
Powerful charity coalition responds to Senate’s damning report on fundraising regulations
Feb. 12, 2019
The Liffman Provocations: Are we missing the main game? The challenge of effective altruism…
Jan. 30, 2019
Jan. 23, 2019
Sarah Davies Welcomes Members back to Philanthropy Weekly for 2019
Jan. 23, 2019
The Liffman Provocations: On Elephants, Riders, Chimpanzees - and Philanthropy…