Issue #368 | 14 April 2023

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How do we prevent burnout in our philanthropic leaders?

The opportunity to create profound social change in the world does not come without significant professional and personal challenges for our philanthropic leaders. For too long, say the panellists in our webinar, the sector has accepted that this often results in burnout for many at the vanguard. 

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Latest news

Innovative Bob Brown film is a call of defiance for our ancient trees

Documentary-makers Laurence Billiet and Rachael Antony reflect on their motivations for making this striking film about Brown and the trees he has spent his life fighting to protect. The production began as a response to the 2020 bush fires – and ended in love for these majestic ‘forest communities.’

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Why we need to shift power in this critical time for our natural world

Our environment is facing challenges of such magnitude right now that it can feel overwhelming, says chief executive Amanda Martin OAM, ahead of the AEGN conference in May. However, ‘this moment also holds enormous hope and possibility for shifting Australia’s trajectory towards a future where people and nature thrive. And philanthropists have a vital role to play’

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Sector opportunities 

Rural Health Innovation Fund (SA)

Rural Health Innovation Fund is
passionate about supporting rural
communities by strengthening
and encouraging innovative
programs that will have a lasting
impact. Applications are open until Monday 29 May 2023.

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Supporting LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum

Pride Foundation Australia and the Sidney Myer Fund’s joint 2023 Large Grant Round - Supporting Refugees and People Seeking Asylum Expression of Interest is open and closes 5pm AEST on Monday 24 April 2023. 

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Philanthropy Australia events

Impact investing in practice: using blended finance - in partnership with Social Impact Hub

Where: Online
When: Thursday 27 April
Time: 12pm - 1.30pm (AEST)

 

Blended finance refers to a combination of financing to meet the needs of for-purpose organisations - for example, part debt and part grants. It is a structuring approach that typically sees impact investors with different expectations coming together to provide capital to impact investing deals. 

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Workshop for funders

In partnership with KTISIS Capital

 

Where: East Melbourne, VIC
When: Monday 15 May
Time: 9am - 5pm (AEST)

 

Are you new to grantmaking or looking to expand your knowledge and practices? Join us for a new training program building on the best practices from across the United States, Australia, and other global philanthropy leaders to benefit you – the new and emerging leaders in our sector.

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Sector events

 

Voices for Impact: Meet the First Nations leaders mobilising around the referendum

Host: Australian Communities Foundation

 

27 April | The Edge (Fed Square), Melbourne VIC and Online

 

Join Australian Communities Foundation for an evening of inspiring conversation around philanthropy's role in supporting First Nations leaders mobilising around the upcoming Referendum. The ACF Impact Fund will be funding a range of initiatives presenting on the night and inviting co-contributions after the event. Speakers include leaders from Yes 23, the Uluru Dialogue and Passing the Message Stick and Jack Heath, CEO of Philanthropy Australia. Spaces limited.

Webinar: Productivity Commission's Philanthropy Inquiry

Host: Australian Government Productivity Commission

18 April | Online

Marninwarntikura briefing

Host: The Kimberley Foundation

18 April | The Koori Heritage Trust, Melbourne, VIC 

The Giants: Talking the Tarkine

Host: Documentary Australia

20 April | Online

A live discussion: Fashion Forward - Rana Plaza 10 years On

Host: ActionAid

26 April | 82 Cope Street, Waterloo, NSW

Changing the frontiers of medical science with Professor Kate Schroder, Professor Trent Munro and Doctor Adam Walker

Host: Elston Private

27 April | University of Queensland, QLD

Voices for Impact: Meet the First Nations leaders mobilising around the Referendum

Host: Australian Communities Foundation

27 April | The Edge (Fed Square), Melbourne VIC and Online

The Funding Network 10th Anniversary crowdfunding event

Host: The Funding Network

4 May | Sydney and Online

FROCKING HILARIOUS: Queens of comedy for women's rights

Host: ActionAid

6 May (Brisbane) | 10 May (Sydney)

Better Mental Health Research Showcase

Host: Black Dog Institute 

17 May | Online

The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn 2023

Host: Humpty Dumpty Foundation 

28 May | Sydney

A Night In The Doghouse

Host: Black Dog Institute 

3 June | Cell Block Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW

Purpose Led Organisations - Corporate Luncheon

Host: Habitat for Humanity

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

 

 

Job vacancies

Development Manager

Climateworks Centre | Melbourne

Membership Officer (Qld and NT)

Philanthropy Australia | Brisbane

Board Treasurer

Expression Australia

Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research | Melbourne

Trusts, Foundations, & Partnerships Coordinator

Musica Viva Australia | Melbourne or Sydney

Philanthropy Manager

McClelland | Melbourne

Head of Philanthropy

The Wilderness School | Adelaide

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns and Membership

Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne

Head of Philanthropy

Bionics Institute | Melbourne

Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager

Philanthropy Australia | Flexible

Learning and Content Officer

Philanthropy Australia | Sydney or Melbourne

Head of Philanthropy

QPAC | Brisbane

Head of Partnerships

QPAC | Brisbane

 

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