Issue #383 | 4 Aug 2023

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New Impact Investment opportunity for ancillary funds a ‘game changer’

An innovative financial product coming soon to market will give PAFs and PuAFs the opportunity to provide vital operating costs for not-for-profits, freeing up their resources to maximise impact. The long-term growth prospects should return capital to funders and leave NFPs with a sustainable asset. Craig Connelly, partner at Perpetual Limited, explains.

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'Charities matter'

Sarah Davies AM has been appointed chair of the Advisory Board to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), among seven other appointments that reflect the diversity of the sector. She says she is privileged to support developing the sector, which is ‘an economic powerhouse for the country’.

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‘Few conversations were had without the mention of racism’

Martin Green, Director of the Pantera Press Foundation and Co-Chair of the New Generation of Giving Network, reflects on how he found that advancing racial justice is now embedded in US philanthropic discourse during Philanthropy Australia’s study tour to New York. This is the third in a series of articles about the trip.

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Sector opportunities 

Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships 2024

The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.

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VFFF Backing the Future granting program

The NSW Backing the Future grant round, awards one-off, $50,000 grants to 10 individuals or groups of individuals who are working to support young people in rural and regional NSW. 

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Philanthropy Australia events

Governance essentials for PAFs Masterclass

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

Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm (AEST)

 

Philanthropy Australia presents a workshop tailored to Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs). The Governance Essentials workshop will discuss both the general principles and specific details for running a PAF. It is also an opportunity for individuals and organisations with recently established PAFs to familiarise themselves and for more established to refresh their knowledge. Hosted by David Ward – Technical Director and Board Member of Australia Philanthropic Services.

All welcome.

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Sector resources

Conversation with Sue Alberti AC

Sue Alberti AC joins the Purpose Buzz podcast for a conversation about charitable giving, inclusive sport, leading a health foundation, and more. Listen to Purpose Buzz for thought-provoking conversations with inspiring people doing meaningful work.

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Sector events

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]

Third Sector Live

Host: Third Sector

12 - 14 September 2023 | NSW

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

Communications and Events Coordinator

Australian Communities Foundation | 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

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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