Jun. 19, 2019
The Sunshine State has celebrated its annual ‘Philanthropy Week’, with the Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) 2019 Philanthropist of the Year Awards. Read more…
Jun. 12, 2019
Swinburne University of Technology have been offering professional placement programs for more than 55 years but none have made an impact quite like this one. Bachelor of Media and Communications student, Megan Kelly is the first to undertake a professional placement at a not-for-profit organisation funded entirely by a charitable organisation in Swinburne’s new not-for-profit model. Read more…
Jun. 12, 2019
We congratulate all Philanthropy Australia members who were recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours released on Monday. In the higher level of orders – Officer of the Order of Australia – several noted philanthropists were recognised Read more…
May. 28, 2019
Philanthropy Australia congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Liberal National Coalition on their success in the 2019 federal election. We welcome the re-election of the Coalition Government and look forward to continuing to work with the government to strengthen Australia’s culture of giving. Philanthropy Australia especially welcomes the… Read more…
May. 21, 2019
For the first time in its 42-year history, the Philanthropy Australia board has elected two co-Chairs to lead the organisation following the retirement of outgoing Chair Alan Schwartz AM. Mr Schwartz announced his retirement at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting in Melbourne yesterday afternoon. Following Mr Schwartz’s announcement, the board… Read more…
May. 08, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE: Peak body welcomes Labor’s commitment to the not-for-profit sector
May. 03, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE: A groundbreaking training and funding program to help solve disadvantage
Apr. 15, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE: Peak body calls for greater focus on philanthropy
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…
Dec. 11, 2018
Dec. 04, 2018
Philanthropy Australia secures positive outcome enabling the charitable sectors right to advocate
Nov. 28, 2018
Nov. 28, 2018
Nov. 27, 2018
Nov. 20, 2018
Nov. 16, 2018
Nov. 14, 2018
Government inquiry into the implications of removing refundable franking credits
Nov. 14, 2018
Oct. 30, 2018
Oct. 12, 2018
Diana Leat: Philanthropic Response to London terror attacks and Grenfell disaster
Sep. 27, 2018
Sensible Amendments to Electoral Disclosures Welcomed by Philanthropy Australia
Sep. 21, 2018
Philanthropy Australia Submission: DGR Reform and External Conduct Standards
Aug. 29, 2018
Aug. 22, 2018
ACNC Legislation Review affirms powerful coalition’s calls for major reform of fundraising
Aug. 21, 2018
Could this be the most influential Australian in the world? - The Liffman Provocations
Aug. 20, 2018
Pick My Project - $30 Million in Victorian Government Grants
Aug. 07, 2018
The Liffman Provocations - Challenge your outlook at National Conference 2018
Jul. 31, 2018
The Liffman Provocations - Australian Philanthropy Awards 2018
Jul. 26, 2018
Nation’s most effective givers recognised at 2018 Philanthropy Awards
Jul. 11, 2018
May. 02, 2018
May. 01, 2018
Our new membership offering and the Better Giving Hub are live!
Mar. 12, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
NAB Announces $1.6 Million In Funding For Sustainable Regional Grants
Feb. 20, 2018
Paving Pathways – A Review of the Impact Investment Ready Growth Grants
Feb. 14, 2018
Jan. 30, 2018
Calls to honour even more philanthropic and social sector leaders
Dec. 21, 2017
Dec. 18, 2017
Dec. 07, 2017
Statement Regarding the Appointment of the New ACNC Commissioner
Dec. 05, 2017
Nov. 20, 2017
Nationwide celebrations showcase impact of community and philanthropy partnerships
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 20, 2017
Adelaide’s former Lady Mayoress, Lady June Porter, passes away
Oct. 16, 2017
State Trustees CEO Craig Dent publishes his first book The Creation of Trust
Oct. 11, 2017
Iconic Australian Outdoor Education Development Organisation Announces New CEO
Sep. 27, 2017
CEO Update - Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit, advocacy and UK study tour
Sep. 26, 2017
Sep. 13, 2017
Aug. 24, 2017
Aug. 23, 2017
Aug. 15, 2017
Bill Gates makes largest donation since 2000 with $5.86 billion pledge
Aug. 02, 2017
Collective giving groups attracting Australians to alternative fundraising
Jul. 28, 2017
Jeff Bezos is now the world’s richest person—and he could redefine philanthropy
Jul. 27, 2017
Jul. 18, 2017
Giving Your Genius: A New Approach to Corporate Philanthropy
Jul. 14, 2017
Jul. 10, 2017
Exciting new appointment - National Membership and Programs Manager
Jun. 27, 2017
Jun. 19, 2017
Jun. 16, 2017
Jun. 13, 2017
Jun. 11, 2017
Jun. 05, 2017
May. 30, 2017
May. 22, 2017
Impact investing primed for growth in Australia & NZ - new Impact Investment Forum
May. 16, 2017
Apr. 28, 2017
Apr. 26, 2017
How young rich-lister Sam Prince built the Zambrero fast-food empire
Apr. 24, 2017
Apr. 06, 2017
Leading Australian philanthropists honoured at industry awards
Apr. 03, 2017
Mar. 06, 2017
Mar. 02, 2017
Feb. 28, 2017
Feb. 21, 2017
New grants to help not-for-profits and businesses explore and attract impact investment
Feb. 14, 2017
Feb. 13, 2017
“There’s no point being the richest man in the cemetery”: Geoff Harris
Feb. 06, 2017
Feb. 01, 2017
Philanthropy as first mover, the power of good people and Philanthropy Australia’s transition
Jan. 26, 2017
Jan. 23, 2017
Jan. 19, 2017
Jan. 18, 2017
Jan. 16, 2017
Dec. 14, 2016
Trump, Bond Yields, and higher interest rates and inflation - what does it all mean?
Dec. 13, 2016
Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and other investors are launching a $1 billion green energy fund
Dec. 05, 2016
Celebrations showcasing the power of community-philanthropy partnerships kick off nation-wide
Dec. 04, 2016
Queen Rania of Jordan on religion and the role of women in the Middle East
Dec. 01, 2016
Facebook’s Sandberg puts $100 million of stock towards philanthropy
Nov. 18, 2016
Nov. 14, 2016
Nov. 10, 2016
ASF to help Olympic sports replace funding through philanthropy
Nov. 07, 2016
Oct. 31, 2016
Oct. 28, 2016
Oct. 24, 2016
Tasmania’s Pennicott Foundation is helping the world one project at a time
Oct. 17, 2016
Oct. 11, 2016
Corporates urged to innovate through investments and plough more into philanthropy
Oct. 07, 2016
Philanthropy Australia conference: is philanthropy future ready?
Oct. 05, 2016
Nobel Prizes don’t come cheap: Laureate calls for greater research philanthropy
Sep. 27, 2016
Adara Group expands assistance through philanthropy of business
Sep. 19, 2016
Sep. 16, 2016
Sep. 08, 2016
Sep. 05, 2016
UN chief says ‘charity is one of best investments for common future’
Aug. 29, 2016
Aug. 23, 2016
Aug. 19, 2016
Aug. 16, 2016
Forums – Giving and Volunteering in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Indigenous Comm
Aug. 09, 2016
There are more billionaires than ever before - and they’re worth a total of $7.7 trillion
Aug. 05, 2016
Jul. 26, 2016
Jul. 24, 2016
Impact Investment Group targets $1b investment in solar power
Jul. 22, 2016
Victoria’s first social impact bond to address drug and alcohol services
Jul. 18, 2016
Jul. 18, 2016
Jul. 14, 2016
Graham and Louise Tuckwell donate another $100m for ANU students
Jul. 12, 2016
Australia’s largest personal philanthropic contribution to a university
Jun. 24, 2016
Mail-order wine pioneer becomes Australia’s biggest environment donor
Jun. 22, 2016
May. 30, 2016
Proposed new scheme calls for investors in social good in Victoria
May. 27, 2016
May. 24, 2016
Charity crunch looms as sector wastes millions, says JBWere CEO Justin Greiner
May. 23, 2016
May. 09, 2016
May. 03, 2016
Australia’s charitable giving jumps 6.5 per cent: National Australia Bank
Apr. 29, 2016
Apr. 29, 2016
Why millionaire Barry Lambert invested $34 million in medicinal cannabis
Apr. 20, 2016
Philanthropy Australia Announces 2016 Philanthropy Award Winners
Apr. 20, 2016
Apr. 19, 2016
Apr. 11, 2016
SAHMRI stays on course with Steve Wesselingh reappointed as executive director
Apr. 07, 2016
Apr. 06, 2016
American philanthropists award millions of dollars to Australia
Apr. 04, 2016
Mar. 24, 2016
Taking the initiative: Behind Barry Lambert’s $33 million donation
Mar. 20, 2016
Mar. 11, 2016
Mar. 04, 2016
Charities Commission will continue – a welcome announcement for all Australians
Feb. 29, 2016
NAB and Philanthropy Australia partner to unlock innovative investment in NFPs
Feb. 21, 2016
Feb. 16, 2016
Feb. 14, 2016
Feb. 13, 2016
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute: Marie Bashir, Ros Packer, Quentin Bryce, Jeanne Pratt and othe
Feb. 09, 2016
Feb. 06, 2016
Canberra’s Glenn Keys on charity and the launch of a new social housing project in the ACT
Feb. 01, 2016
Gold Coast hospital buy lifts Impact group’s assets to $400 million
Jan. 28, 2016
Jan. 28, 2016
BHP Billiton donates $5.7 million to Broken Hill, its birthplace
Jan. 27, 2016
Jan. 27, 2016
Jan. 25, 2016
Jan. 21, 2016
Jan. 14, 2016
Jan. 12, 2016
Dec. 22, 2015
Dec. 14, 2015
Dec. 10, 2015
After the Paris Climate Summit, time for philanthropy to step things up
Dec. 06, 2015
Dec. 04, 2015
Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission report provides insight into $100 billion sector
Dec. 02, 2015
Nov. 29, 2015
Nov. 27, 2015
Nov. 23, 2015
Paul Little makes a $10 million donation to Melbourne University
Nov. 17, 2015
Nov. 14, 2015
Why China’s super-rich are now eager to invest in philanthropy
Nov. 14, 2015
Nov. 08, 2015
Philanthropist Peter Hunt says ‘successful people should share their luck’
Oct. 28, 2015
Oct. 26, 2015
Oct. 22, 2015
Oct. 21, 2015
Oct. 19, 2015
Indigenous culture relies on knowledge sharing. We need new leaders to reflect that
Oct. 13, 2015
Oct. 12, 2015
Oct. 08, 2015
Oct. 05, 2015
Philanthropist Naomi Milgrom’s latest gift to Melbourne – MPavilion
Oct. 01, 2015
Helping build financial AND social capital: A private banker’s perspective
Oct. 01, 2015
Sep. 27, 2015
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft’s Bill Gates make bid for universal internet access
Sep. 24, 2015
Sep. 22, 2015
Sep. 17, 2015
Sep. 10, 2015
Wealth creation supports a new sustainable philanthropy model
Sep. 09, 2015
Government invests $1.7 million to research philanthropic support
Sep. 09, 2015
Sep. 07, 2015
Sep. 05, 2015
Sep. 01, 2015
Australian first: Philanthropy & Government together in one-day Summit
Aug. 28, 2015
Aug. 27, 2015
Aug. 25, 2015
The Ian Potter Foundation appoints Prof Brian Schmidt AC to Board of Governors
Aug. 25, 2015
Aug. 22, 2015
Australians have hit a wall when it comes to giving to charity
Aug. 19, 2015
Aug. 18, 2015
Aug. 14, 2015
Aug. 10, 2015
Changes to arts funding prompts calls for philanthropists to step in
Aug. 07, 2015
Addressing misconceptions and enhancing trust in the charity sector
Aug. 06, 2015
Aug. 04, 2015
Museum Victoria receives $1 million donation to redevelop Children’s Gallery
Aug. 01, 2015
STEM education gets million-dollar boost from Google Australia
Jul. 31, 2015
Jul. 31, 2015
Gina Rinehart’s gifts to charity may kickstart habit in others
Jul. 30, 2015
Jul. 30, 2015
Jul. 27, 2015
Jul. 24, 2015
Impact investing could help plug $2.5 trillion funding gap for development
Jul. 23, 2015
KidsGive gives kids the opportunity to raise money for charity
Jul. 18, 2015
Jul. 14, 2015
Jul. 13, 2015
Here’s what Kofi Annan thinks about the modern philanthropist
Jul. 10, 2015
Your chance to contribute to ACPNS research on technology and platforms for giving
Jul. 09, 2015
Strategic fundraising skills to boost Australian Women Donors Network Board
Jul. 09, 2015
Jul. 07, 2015
Jul. 03, 2015
In the giant footsteps of her father, Myer’s daughter worked quietly for a better world
Jul. 02, 2015
Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal promises $41 billion fortune to charity
Jul. 01, 2015
Jun. 29, 2015
Jun. 26, 2015
Scott Morrison calls on private sector to invest more in welfare
Jun. 23, 2015
Jun. 22, 2015
Jun. 16, 2015
Jun. 16, 2015
Jun. 11, 2015
Jun. 11, 2015
Jun. 10, 2015
Jun. 08, 2015
Jun. 06, 2015
How business & philanthropy are alike - and how they are completely different
Jun. 05, 2015
Jun. 05, 2015
Jun. 02, 2015
Jun. 01, 2015
May. 29, 2015
May. 28, 2015
May. 28, 2015
May. 27, 2015
David Gonski, the Centre For Social Impact and the art of giving back
May. 20, 2015
May. 19, 2015
May. 14, 2015
May. 12, 2015
May. 11, 2015
It was Bill Gates’ mother who pushed him into philanthropy after he became a billionaire
May. 05, 2015
May. 01, 2015
May. 01, 2015
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 24, 2015
Apr. 23, 2015
Apr. 20, 2015
MFCo chief Peter Winneke’s push to get rich to talk about giving works
Apr. 17, 2015
Apr. 16, 2015
Apr. 16, 2015
Apr. 11, 2015
Apr. 09, 2015
Apr. 09, 2015
Apr. 08, 2015
Apr. 08, 2015
Apr. 07, 2015
Apr. 07, 2015
Churchill Fellowship to study private philanthropists funding environmental work
Apr. 04, 2015
Apr. 01, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 30, 2015
Philanthropist Neil Balnaves looks for ‘out of the box’ ideas
Mar. 26, 2015
Melbourne V Sydney - the capital of charity and philanthropy
Mar. 26, 2015
Mar. 26, 2015
Mar. 18, 2015
Mar. 11, 2015
Behind a $1 million gift to a NYC public school by a 31-year-old
Mar. 09, 2015
Schools Plus makes tax deductible donations available to public schools
Mar. 04, 2015
Mar. 04, 2015
Mar. 03, 2015
New research survey aims to capture non-profit sector key challenges & shape future support programs
Feb. 28, 2015
8 things Steve Waugh learned from cricket and now applies to his philanthropy
Feb. 24, 2015
Graham Tuckwell receives ANU Alumni of the Year award for philanthropy
Feb. 21, 2015
Feb. 19, 2015
This new company chairman just donated his entire salary to charity
Feb. 16, 2015
Bill Gates fund donates $18 million to fight tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea
Feb. 13, 2015
Feb. 07, 2015
Scott Morrison puts bill to abolish charity regulator on backburner
Feb. 06, 2015
Feb. 05, 2015
Feb. 02, 2015
Jan. 30, 2015
Jan. 27, 2015
Jan. 23, 2015
Advancing the appreciation of Australian literature through new Chair
Jan. 17, 2015
University of NSW receives $10m to research affordable housing for displaced people
Jan. 15, 2015
Jan. 09, 2015
Dec. 30, 2014
Dec. 23, 2014
Julia Steele Scott: We need to inspire more Australians to give
Dec. 09, 2014
Dec. 09, 2014
Dec. 08, 2014
Dec. 08, 2014
Dec. 07, 2014
Dec. 04, 2014
Dec. 04, 2014
$26M art donation for new contemporary Australian art museum at the University of Melbourne
Nov. 26, 2014
Nov. 25, 2014
Nov. 24, 2014
Nov. 18, 2014
Nov. 15, 2014
Paul Ramsay shared his billions with charity, family, friends and a loyal Sydney man
Nov. 13, 2014
Nov. 11, 2014
Nov. 05, 2014
Oct. 31, 2014
Forrest, Packer lead the way in opening wallets to education, arts
Oct. 30, 2014
Oct. 26, 2014
Oct. 21, 2014
Oct. 21, 2014
Oct. 20, 2014
Community Business Partnership a chance to take giving to the next level
Oct. 20, 2014
Oct. 14, 2014
Oct. 14, 2014
Oct. 10, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Oct. 07, 2014
Oct. 03, 2014
Oct. 02, 2014
Oct. 01, 2014
The next generation of philanthropists maximise impact for the greater good
Sep. 29, 2014
Sep. 29, 2014
Sep. 29, 2014
Qld discovers creative side with business-backed arts future fund
Sep. 26, 2014
Sep. 25, 2014
Sep. 21, 2014
Sep. 20, 2014
Good Pitch gives documentaries such as Bully life beyond the cinema
Sep. 19, 2014
Sep. 19, 2014
Sep. 18, 2014
Women in philanthropy urged to invest more in women and girls
Sep. 17, 2014
Sep. 09, 2014
Sep. 09, 2014
Sep. 09, 2014
Sep. 04, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
PA Conference: “It’s not what you’ve got, but how you use it”
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
Push for Australia’s wealthy to match US philanthropy levels
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 01, 2014
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 21, 2014
The Rich and Famous Join Forces to Champion Philanthropy in Australia
Aug. 19, 2014
Aug. 12, 2014
Aug. 11, 2014
Sitting on a great idea? How about nine months and $100,000 to make it hatch?
Aug. 04, 2014
State Trustees Australia Foundation Grassroots Granting Program
Aug. 04, 2014
Jul. 10, 2014
Jul. 01, 2014
Jun. 20, 2014
Philanthropy Australia announces new President - Alan Schwartz AM
Jun. 17, 2014
Philanthropy Australia’s 2014 National Conference announcement
May. 30, 2014
May. 22, 2014
What can Australia learn from the recent UK experience with poverty and inequality?
May. 14, 2014
Philanthropy Peak welcomes funding for Community Business Partnership
Apr. 23, 2014
Jan. 18, 2014
Jan. 04, 2014
Dec. 21, 2013
Dec. 13, 2013
Dec. 09, 2013
Nov. 28, 2013
Ex-eBay president and activist Jeff Skoll on making movies with a message (Guardian)
Nov. 13, 2013
Nov. 13, 2013
Family values, community gain (Fundraising and Philanthropy)
Nov. 11, 2013
Lowy urges people to get involved in philanthropy (Australian)
Nov. 04, 2013
Nov. 01, 2013
Family values, community gain (Fundraising and Philanthropy)
Oct. 25, 2013
Oct. 24, 2013
Kaldors hope new centre will change refugee conversation (SMH)
Oct. 22, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest to donate $65 million to higher education in WA (ABC)
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest to donate $65 million to higher education in Western Australia
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 14, 2013
Wyatt Trust named one of Australia’s top 10 charitable gifts (Adelaide Now)
Oct. 14, 2013
Myer Family hopes Top 50 list inspires the next generation (AFR)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australians asked to rate top-10 philanthropic gifts (ABC News)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of All Time (Pro Bono Australia)
Oct. 14, 2013
Wyatt Trust named one of Australia’s top 10 charitable gifts (Adelaide Now)
Oct. 14, 2013
Myer Family hopes Top 50 list inspires the next generation (AFR)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australians asked to rate top-10 philanthropic gifts (ABC News)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of All Time (Pro Bono Australia)
Oct. 02, 2013
Getting Employees More Active in Corporate Volunteering (Pro Bono Australia)
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 24, 2013
Climate Commission relaunched as not for profit (ABC Radio PM)
Sep. 19, 2013
Regional Philanthropic Partnerships On the Rise (Pro Bono Australia)
Sep. 16, 2013
Sep. 12, 2013
PAFs Given Charity Register Privacy Option (Pro Bono Australia)
Aug. 30, 2013
Commonwealth Bank Staff Give $2m To Community Organisations To Help Australian Youth (WebWire)
Aug. 22, 2013
Champion Cultural Philanthropist Loti Smorgon Dies (Pro Bono Australia)
Aug. 09, 2013
Jun. 17, 2013
Jun. 17, 2013
Jun. 14, 2013
Jun. 11, 2013
Jun. 11, 2013
Philanthropist: young business leaders have a big impact (AFR)
Jun. 11, 2013
May. 31, 2013
May. 09, 2013
May. 01, 2013
GIVE: Looking for your next inspiration? (Living the Dream 2013 Edition 1 – Money & Wealth)
Apr. 20, 2013
Apr. 19, 2013
Philanthropy Australia has so much more to give (Australian)
Apr. 18, 2013
High Profile Appointments to Philanthropy Australia Council (Pro Bono News)
Feb. 27, 2013
Impact investing generating strong interest says PA (Ethical Investor)
Feb. 18, 2013
Business must do more to stamp out modern slavery in supply chains (Australian)
Feb. 09, 2013
Feb. 03, 2013
Jan. 02, 2013
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Dec. 01, 2012
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