Issue #373 | 19 May 2023

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Architecture meets philanthropy: transforming lives through design

As the number of people around the world displaced due to conflict or ecological disaster grows to 100 million, the need to find appropriate design, logistics and shelter responses to these challenges is more urgent than ever. A new book, Design for Fragility: Thirteen Stories of Humanitarian Architecture, looks at how this nascent field is coming into its own. Philanthropy Weekly speaks to its author, RMIT Professor Esther Charlesworth. 

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Why the new Net Zero Authority is significant

The federal government recently announced the establishment of the authority, which will oversee the country’s move to net zero. The agency is essential to ensure crucial targets are met on time and workers are supported to change from fossil fuel industry jobs to new opportunities. Anna Skarbek, CEO of the Climateworks Centre, outlines its significance.

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Sector opportunities 

Helpmann Academy grants for creative development

The Creative Development Grants will support eligible emerging creatives with grants of up to $3,000 to kickstart new projects, research and develop ideas or new works, or build skills, markets and creative practices. Sally Craven (pictured) is an emerging artist working across sculpture, installation, video and performance - the 2022 recipient.

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Impact100 Sydney North applications now open

Impact100 Sydney North is inviting applications from organisations assisting families, young people and children at risk. This encompasses key areas of need such as domestic and family violence, women’s shelters, refugees and asylum seekers, disability, homelessness, poverty, substance abuse and mental health. Applications are open until 26 June 2023.
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Philanthropy Australia events

Measuring impact

Where: Adelaide, SA

When: Tuesday 6 June
Time: 5pm - 7pm (ACST)

This session will look at the different ways to understand measurement and impact for philanthropy. It will also cover the varying ways to research and interpret outputs, outcomes and impact. 

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Sector events

The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn

Host: Humpty Dumpty Foundation 

28 May | Sydney

Yalari Sydney Gala Dinner

Host: Yalari 

2 June | Sydney, NSW

A Night In The Doghouse

Host: Black Dog Institute 

3 June | Cell Block Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW

Medical Research Week Community Seminar

Host: Hunter Medical Research Institute

7 June | NSW (and online)

Purpose Led Organisations - Corporate Luncheon

Host: Habitat for Humanity

8 June | 12 Micron, Tower 1, 2/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000

 

Celebrate the impact of inspiring for-purpose leaders

Host: Australian Scholarships Foundation

15 June | NSW 

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Job vacancies

Senior Manager, Advancement Services and Operations

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | QLD

Director, Development

Trust for Nature | VIC

Gifts In Will Manager

Taronga Conservation Society Australia | NSW

Engagement Manager

Reichstein Foundation | Melbourne

Development Manager

St Aloysius College | Sydney

Manager, Foundation and Private Giving

National Portrait Gallery | Canberra

Executive Officer

Betty Amsden Foundation | Melbourne

 
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