Issue #382 | 28 July 2023

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From giving circles to family learnings

In the second of our series of articles about Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Study Tour to New York, Bella Conyngham, Associate Engagement Manager NSW and ACT, explores further key themes. Following our look at trust-based philanthropy, we dig into two growing areas that will play a role in shaping the future of the sector: giving circles and engaging the next generation in family philanthropy.

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For-purpose leaders from SA and WA latest to get SILA boost

The third cohort of for-purpose CEOs chosen to take part in the outstanding Social Impact Leadership Australia Program (SILA) have been announced. The fully funded professional development program is delivered by the Centre for Social Impact and valued at more than $80,000 per delegate.

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‘We see our funders as visionaries’

How does trust-based philanthropy work? It is a growing area of interest but requires a highly relational approach from funder and fundee, and strong sense of a shared mission. Here, Next25, a ‘think and do tank’, and one of its funders, SALT Catalyst, share how they’ve developed their relationship that helps support Next25’s high-level, long-term systems change work.

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Sector opportunities 

Last call to apply for Accelerating Female Founders program Accelerator

The AFF Program will assist Queensland female founders to take their innovative businesses to the next stage. The scheme supports founders to create connections and access opportunities that will continue to provide impact for them and their enterprises beyond the duration of the program. Applications are open until Monday 1 August 2023.

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VFFF launch Backing the Future granting program

The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) is excited to be launching the NSW Backing the Future grant round, awarding one-off, $50,000 grants to 10 individuals or groups of individuals who are working to support young people in rural and regional NSW. Over the course of 12 months, grant recipients will research, develop and/or accelerate an early-stage idea aligned to one of VFFF's four focus areas: Caring for the Environment, Contributing to Society, Decent Work or Exploring Christian Faith and Values.

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Philanthropy Australia events

Global lessons in progressive philanthropy and impact investing

Where: NSW
When: Tuesday 8 August
Time: 10.30am - 11.45am (AEST)

The New Gen Network recently completed a philanthropy study tour to New York City, where we met with the brightest minds in the field. Join us to hear from a global expert in impact investing and the financial and relational dynamics between funders and non-funders – Antony Bugg-Levine. 

 

New Gen Network members only.

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Disabiltiy Funders Network

Where: Online

When: Tuesday 8 August
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (AEST)

 

Share a good practice collaborative philanthropy model and what made it successful with the example of Out of Home Care (OoHC) Philanthropy Funders Network. Discuss how a similar collaborative funding model could apply for funding in the disability sector.

Funder members only.

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Hunter Region funders

Where: Newcastle, NSW

When: Wednesday 9 August
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm (AEST)

Philanthropy Australia and Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation would like to warmly invite you to join your funder peers in the Hunter Region of New South Wales for a networking opportunity and facilitated discussion.

 

Funder members only.

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Arts Funders Network

Where: Online

When: Friday 11 August
Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm (AEST)

 

Alongside the Darwin Arts Festival, hear from Suzana Bishop, the CEO of NT Major Events Company (NTMEC) and other speakers who will give an update on arts funding. Photo credit: Inventi Ensemble.

This is a funders only event.

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Governance essentials for PAFs Masterclass

Where: Melbourne (Wednesday 23 August) and Sydney (Thursday 24 August)

Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm (AEST)

 

The Governance Essentials workshop will discuss both the general principles and specific details for running a PAF. Hosted by David Ward – Technical Director and Board Member of Australia Philanthropic Services.

All welcome.

Melbourne
Sydney

Exploring cultural diversity in philanthropy

Where: Online

When: Tuesday 22 August
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (AEST)

 

Learn how philanthropy can help to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion. This online discussion will provide an overview of how cultural diversity is both defined and actioned in philanthropy governance, strategy and funding.

 

All welcome.

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Social Enterprise Network

Where: Online
When: Thursday 24 August

Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm (AEST)

 

How do we develop a more equal partnership? Join the discussion facilitated by the Social Enterprise network on participatory governance as underpinned by principles of self-determination. Let’s explore what it practically means to enable effective participatory action-oriented engagement to generate bottom-up insights for social enterprise development.

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Philanthropy Meets Parliament 2023

Tickets are still available for general registrations for our Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit at Parliament House, Canberra on Tuesday 24 October. The theme of the one-day event is Government and Philanthropy Working Together to Double Giving. Tickets are sure to sell out for the biennial event. To avoid missing out, please register today here.

 

All welcome.

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Sector events

Social Enterprise Delivers: new compelling sector data that supports our people-centred approach to employment

Host: White Box Enterprises

2 August | Online

Philanthrocrat Webinar with John McLeod - Australia’s Big Ticket Philanthropy Trends

Host: The Funding Network

3 August | Online

Women’s Leadership symposium member discount

VIP Discount Code: VIP23

4 August | Women & Leadership Australia
Secure your Melbourne ticket or Secure your Sydney ticket 

Cultural Immersion Day at Bung Yarnda

Host: Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust

5 August | VIC

Rachel's Farm - Screening and Q&A

Host: Documentary Australia Environmental Accelerator

August | VIC 

Protecting Protest in Australia

Host: Australian Communities Foundation, Mannifera, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, Reichstein Foundation

10 August | VIC and Online

Australian Repair Summit 2023

Host: Australian Repair Network

11 August | ACT

International Development Crowdfunding Event

Host: The Australian International Development Network, The Intrepid Foundation and The Funding Network

24 August | VIC

'I used to be famous' film screening

Host: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 

31 August | VIC

 

For more information and to RSVP, please email [email protected]

The Philanthropy Conference

Host: Philanthropy New Zealand

13-14 September | Wellington 


Philanthropy Australia members can access the PNZ member prices.

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Job vacancies

Program Manager – Foundation Group For Impact Investing

Philanthropy Australia | VIC

Philanthropy Manager

Story Factory | NSW

Fundraising Assistant

Cancer Council | SA

State Manager Development and Partnerships

Creative Australia (Australia Council for the Arts) | QLD & NT/SA

Philanthropy Coordinator

Garvan Institute of Medical Research | NSW

Communications and Events Coordinator

Australian Communities Foundation | VIC

Maternal Health Education Manager

Adara Group | NSW

Program Manager

Macdoch Foundation | VIC or NSW

Philanthropy and Major Gifts Manager

Black Dog Institute | VIC

Office Administrator

Fiji Book Drive | VIC

 

Senior Database and Operations Administrator

 

Relationship and Marketing Specialist

 

Regular Giving Executive

Autism Spectrum Australia  | NSW

 
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