Issue #358 | 3 February 2023

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Philanthropy
Weekly

United Ukraine Appeal’s mission extends beyond the end of the war

This month will make a full year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Since then a charity founded by Betashares CEO Alex Vynokur has delivered humanitarian aid to Ukrainians affected by the war and evacuated vulnerable children to safety. Philanthropy Weekly spoke to Alex about how the organisation has adapted to the evolving situation and philanthropy's role in responding to international conflict. 

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Latest news

Call for participants for cultural diversity in philanthropy study

The Centre for Social Impact is now recruiting philanthropic funders and grant recipients to join a study. The call for participants follows recent findings which show there's a need for further research into cultural diversity within Australian philanthropy. 

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New sustainability guide for not-for-profits and charities

In this special guest contribution, Karen McWilliams writes about a new playbook from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), which offers actionable insights for not-for-profit and charitable organisations about how to incorporate sustainability into their operations and supply chains. 

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Philanthropy and journalism combine to advance First Nations reporting

The Snow Foundation will support a new Indigenous Affairs desk at Australian Associated Press (AAP) in an exciting new initiative. Recruitment is now open for a senior and a junior reporter to join the desk.

The partnership marks an important step for the not-for-profit organisation, Australia's only independent newswire. 

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Giving agenda shaped by new ‘Better Philanthropy Telescope’ report (video)

This year promises to be pivotal for philanthropy as we drive forward the double giving agenda and as philanthropy responds and adapts to changing realities. Philanthropy Australia, with the help of its members and sector colleagues, highlights some of the trends helping to shape the giving agenda in this new report. 

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Sector opportunities

Applications open for Paul Ramsay Foundation employment grants

The Paul Ramsay Foundation has announced a National Open Grant Round aimed at young people and households with children with no one employed to help them engage in economically secure employment.

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Applications open for Fay Fuller Foundation Spark Grants

Spark Grants are a one year grant to support you or your organisation to work alongside your community to identify, unpack and develop opportunities to build preventative mental health and the conditions for wellbeing.

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Inner North Community Foundation grants 

The Inner North Community Foundation has two grant rounds open. The Getting into Sports grants program will increase participation of girls, non-binary people and women in sporting activity in Melbourne’s Inner North. The foundation is calling for EOI's for the multiyear stream of its flagship Bakers Dozen Social Justice Fund grants program. 

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NAB Foundation Community grants

The NAB Foundation is seeking applications for Community Grants. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience to future disasters and climate change.

 

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Expressions of Interest open for 2023 Mannifera Signature Grants

Mannifera is currently open to expressions of interest for its 2023 Signature Grants. Submit an expression of interest before 5pm AEDT 10 February 2023.

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VLSBC 2023 grant round open 

VLSBC grants are available to not-profit organisations who aim to improve the administration of laws, increase access to justice, improve legal services, pilot innovations and/or inform and educate the wider community about legal services

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Social Impact Fellowship

The Social Impact Fellowship is a transformative program for aspiring changemakers seeking to explore their purpose and understand how they can drive greater social and environmental impact through their work and beyond.

 

 

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Philanthropy Australia events

Save the Date: Communications Network Chat GPT

Where: Online

When: 9 March 12 noon AEDT

 

Registrations will be opening soon for the second session of Philanthropy Australia's communications network. This session will focus on the impact new AI technologies like ChatGPT will have on communications. 

 

 

Sector events

The Business Case for Philanthropy in disability

Host: The Achieve Foundation

22 February | Online

Impact Investment Summit

Host: Impact Investment Summit, Asia Pacific

30-31 March | International Convention Centre, Sydney

 

Job vacancies

Fundraising Coordinator

Brisbane | Lock the Gate 

Campaign Manager

Sydney | Canteen

Philanthropy Manager

Melbourne | St Kilda Mums

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns and Membership 

Melbourne | Arts Centre Melbourne

Relationship Manager Philanthropy

Sydney | The Salvation Army

Project Manager and Acting Executive Officer

Melbourne | Inner North Community Foundation

Senior Program Manager 

Melbourne | Helen Macpherson Smith Trust 

Executive Manager Partnerships and Philanthropy

Sydney | CatholicCare

Senior Relationships Manager, Major Gifts

Melbourne or Sydney | Social Ventures Australia

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