Issue #422 | 21 June 2024

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Conference program released for Adelaide 2024!

The Philanthropy Australia Conference program is go! Join hundreds of your colleagues and friends for three days of inspirational ideas and insights. In just six weeks, it’ll be time for the pre-eminent gathering for people in and around philanthropy. The countdown starts now.

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Social impact evaluation gets $2.1m boost from Paul Ramsay Foundation

Expanding the use of social impact evaluation in the for-purpose sector received a significant boost this week in a new grant round from the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF). The grants, worth $2.1million in total, for evaluations that include trials and other experimental, ethically performed components, were announced by Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, and Treasury, the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP.

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Creative Australia celebrates inspiring philanthropy for the arts

The Creative Australia Partnership Awards were held this week in Sydney. Of the four awards, two Philanthropy Leadership Awards were presented – to James & Diana Ramsay Foundation and to ACT-based philanthropist Meredith Hinchliffe AM.

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Six harmful ‘gender norms’ identified as key levers for change, says Deloitte report

‘Remaking the norm’, a new report by Deloitte Access Economics in collaboration with Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) and Minderoo Foundation, was launched this week and demonstrates that gender equality progress will remain stagnant unless all sectors of society collectively address the root cause of inequity: harmful gender norms.

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Sector resources

Purposely podcast features Philanthropy Australia board member Jo Taylor

The Purposely podcast highlights the stories of people making a positive difference to society and the environment. In episode #176, the spotlight is on Jo Taylor, one of the newest board members of Philanthropy Australia. During this insightful interview, Jo discusses her life journey and provides an overview of the Pay What it Takes campaign, emphasising its importance for the sustainability of not-for-profits. See previous episodes of the Purposely podcast for other interviews, including an episode with Maree Sidey.

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New research on giving at work

This Workplace Giving Month, new research has been released on why individuals give at work. The research provides valuable insights that can inform corporate and charitable approaches to engaging donors in the workplace. Workplace Giving Australia identified five critical insights for 2024, one of them being to offer more simplicity in giving. 

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Philanthropy Australia events

Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024

The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling and celebrating achievements. The 2024 Conference is being held on 5-7 August, in Adelaide.

 

Where: Adelaide
When: Monday 5 - Wednesday 7 August

 

All welcome.

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FGII Market Information Day

The Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) Market Information Day is designed to share impact investments in the market and invite discussion. This event supports FGII’s broader objective to support foundations and charitable funders through impact investing origination. Join us online to learn more about the social impact investment landscape.

 

Where: Virtual

Date: Thursday 29 August

Time: 11am - 1pm AEST

 

This event is open to Philanthropic funders, foundations and FGII guests. You do not need Philanthropy Australia membership to join this event.

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Sector opportunities

Not-for-Profit Blueprint Consultations

Share your insights for the future of the sector and help shape the Blueprint to support not-for-profits for the next 10 years. Alongside the Productivity Commission process, the Charity Blueprint is another opportunity to put before government key elements of philanthropy’s policy agenda, such as super bequests and the voluntary choice to donate in the tax return process. Adding your voice to the mix could make a real difference to our success in getting a strong package of reforms to create a more generous and inclusive Australia.

 

Participate in a virtual or in-person consultation happening now.

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Toyota Community Trust Grants

The Toyota Community Trust Grants program aims to encourage and enable more young Australians to pursue further study and future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Applicant organisations must be located within Australia and proposed activities must take place by December 2025. Click below to view the grant guidelines including assessment criteria. 

 

Applications close COB Monday 1 July 2024.

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Impact 100 grants

IMPACT100 Sydney North gives at least one major grant of $100,000 each year. Non-profits and social enterprises working in the Greater Sydney region are eligible to apply. They invite 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, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, etc. 

 

Applications close on Friday 28 June 2024.

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Australia Post Community Grants now open

The Australia Post Community Grants program supports local community organisations across Australia to help people connect and stay mentally well. Eligible not-for-profit community groups can apply to receive a grant of up to $10,000 for local, community-led projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.

 

Applications close on Monday 1 July 2024.

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QBE Foundation local grants for community initiatives open

QBE Foundation local grants provide meaningful support for community initiatives addressing specific areas of need. From 3 June-3 July 2024, the QBE Foundation is inviting Australian community organisations working to address climate resilience and inclusion to apply for one of a number of $40,000 grants to be awarded in 2024.

 

Applications close 5pm AEST 3 July 2024.

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New grant round supporting LGBTQIA+ people living in rural and regional areas in Australia

The Pride Foundation Australia is proud to announce its second grant round for 2024, with a total funding pool of $10,000 and a focus on supporting sexuality, sex and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) people living in regional and rural areas of Australia. Grant applications should be to the value of up to $10,000 for up to two years (if applicable). Download the guidelines here.

 

Applications close on Friday 5 July 2024.

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Applications open for the Canberra Local Communities Live Crowdfunding Event

Grassroots not-for-profits and early-stage social enterprises (annual revenue up to $1M) can apply to present at the Canberra Local Communities live crowdfunding event on 17 September 2024. This is a great opportunity to connect with the dynamic TFN donor network to raise an estimated $20,000+ for your non-profit program! Click below for the full selection criteria and how to apply. 

 

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 7 July 2024. 

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Early Career Medical Research Grant Round

The aim of this program is to strengthen research capability in Victoria to conduct world-class research in health and well-being by helping establish the careers of talented early-career researchers. Applicant researchers need to have passed their PhD no earlier than 31 July 2021 if working full-time.

 

Applications close midday Wednesday 10 July 2024.

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Grants available for cyclone-affected regional Queensland communities

Grants up to $20,000 are available for remote, rural and regional Queensland communities impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily. Proudly supported by Suncorp Group, a total of $300,000 is available for a wide range of projects and activities to support recovery, prevention and preparedness.

 

Applications for the Rebuilding Futures grant close 5pm AEST, 11 July 2024. FRRR has multiple grant rounds open. Discover additional grant rounds here.

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Scale your impact with a Westpac Social Change Fellowship

Westpac Scholars Trust is investing in social enterprise and not-for-profit leaders passionate about making a lasting difference to the future of Australia. You could receive funding up to $50,000 for personal development, including study tours, short courses, conferences, coaching, and overseas learning experiences. Additionally you could gain access to leadership development and a peer group to support you along your social impact journey.

 

Applications close 5:00pm AEST Wednesday 24 July 2024.

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VicHealth Growing Healthy Communities Grants opening soon

Grants of up to $150,000 are available for organisations that support young Victorians and their families to achieve good health and wellbeing. From increasing access to healthy, local food and creating opportunities for active play, recreation, sport, and art, to making places and spaces more culturally safe, VicHealth will fund innovative ideas that push the envelope to create better, fairer health outcomes for Victoria's young people and their families. Get started on your application preparation early by accessing the funding guidelines linked below. 

 

Applications open from Wednesday 3 July and close on Wednesday 31 July 2024.

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Social enterprise capability building grants – open now

Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants help social enterprises, including trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, grow their business, scale their impact and further their missions of creating positive social change. The grants, valued at up to $120,000 each, are targeted towards supporting social enterprises to be more effective and efficient in demonstrating and increasing social impact for the people and communities they exist to support.

 

The SEDI Grants program will run through to June 2026.

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Sector events

The BRIGHT Walk challenge fundraiser, raising funds for SAHMRI 

Host: SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) 
Saturday 6 July | Adelaide

Gold Ribbon Gala for Childhood Cancer

Host: Childhood Cancer Association 
Saturday 10 August | Adelaide

House of Welcome Gala

Host: St Mary’s House of Welcome
Saturday 10 August | Melbourne

 
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Job vacancies

Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator

Youth Off The Streets | Sydney

Program Coordinator

Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation | Melbourne

Philanthropy Manager

NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust | Sydney & NSW Regional

Fundraising Lead

COORDINARE | Sydney, Wollongong and ACT 

Associate Director of Advancement

Ormond College | Melbourne 

 
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