Genevieve first published Savvy Giving in 2013 and it became a widely read ‘how to’ guide for effective grantmaking and philanthropy. She’s now written a new edition that provides a roadmap for contemporary giving in Australia, reflecting the evolution of practice in the sector over recent years. Here, she reflects on what’s changed and the opportunities and challenges ahead. |
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At the Skywalk Cafe overlooking the stunning Murchison Gorge in Western Australia, tourists now get a serve of local traditional knowledge with their coffee from its Nhanda proprietor, Tony Wilton. Tony was able to take on the business on the land of his ancestors with the support of Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia (ATWA), which is backed by philanthropic funders. This is one of the articles featured in Inspired Stories of Giving volume 2.
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Carclew is South Australia’s largest cultural organisation dedicated to artistic outcomes by and for people aged 26 and under. It provides them with opportunities to try different artforms, supports emerging artists to develop their craft and advocates for youth art practice. The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024, hosted in Adelaide on Kaurna Country, showcased six inspiring video stories of purpose from South Australia. The videos will be included in the next few editions of Philanthropy Weekly.
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Two incredible medical research gifts were announced this week, giving a combined boost of more than $150m to the field, particularly in cancer treatments for children. The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation in Western Australia has pledged $135.5m to the Telethon Kids Institute Cancer Centre and Perth Children’s Hospital. And a $20 million bequest in NSW by the philanthropist Kay Van Norton Poche AO will give Australians the same access to clinical trials as patients in the US.
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Did you attend the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024? Fill in this 2-minute survey to help us create great events for you into the future. |
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The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 discussions were timely for the health sector, write two of the participants, Professor Pat McGorry, Executive Director of Orygen, and Stephen May, Director of Fundraising at Orygen. |
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Leah Armstrong, Chair of the First Nations Funders Network at Philanthropy Australia, invites funders to contribute to the first ever Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey. The survey was launched at the recent Philanthropy Australia Conference in Adelaide. Your feedback is crucial in forming the baseline of the funding landscape in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led or controlled organisations and programs. |
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Darren Walker revolutionised and changed the landscape of philanthropy for ever in his 16 years as president of the Ford Foundation. Announcing his plans to step down from the position, watch him discuss his ethos and motivations with CNN's Christiane Amanpour. |
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Part 2 of the diversity series, together with AIIW, aims to advance conversations and good practice approaches around gender. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy. Where: Virtual Date: Tuesday 17 September Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm AWST This event is free for members at Active, Engaged and Impact Levels Connected Members: $20 Non-members: $40 |
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This event is for Philanthropic funders, foundations and FGII guests. Thursday 29 August, 11:00am - 1:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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The intended audience is funding/ grantmaking organisations. You do not need Philanthropy Evaluation Network membership or Philanthropy Australia membership to join. Tuesday 10 September, 8:00am - 9:00am AEST | Virtual |
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This event is for anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Tuesday 10 September, 2:00pm - 2:45pm AEST | Virtual |
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Registration link to come. This event is for not-for-profit fundraisers, donors and professional advisers supporting people to write their wills (and other intermediaries). Thursday 10 October, 12:00pm - 2:00pm AEST | Canberra |
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The Pride Foundation grant round focuses on supporting sexuality, sex and gender-diverse (LGBTQIA+) refugees and people seeking asylum. Grant applications should be to the value of up to $20,000 over two years (if applicable). Expressions of Interest close 5pm AEST on Friday 30 August 2024. |
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The City of Melbourne's Social Enterprise Grants are a stream of the Small Business Grants program and supports new and existing enterprises with a distinctly social purpose, with up to $25,000 per application.
Applications close Tuesday 24 September 2024 |
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Annual Community Grants are the core of the Foundation’s local investments. These grants focus on two areas that are consistently raised by the community as particular areas of need: employment and literacy. Organisations can apply for a maximum amount of $30,000 for their project. An information session will be held at 1pm on Monday 5 August 2024.
Applications close at midnight on Friday 30 August 2024. |
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The Innovation Grants round supports new ideas that address the social and environmental priorities of the Foundation. Eligible Australian charitable organisations are encouraged to submit an Innovation Grant enquiry via the Foundation's online Grants Enquiry Form. The 2024 Innovation Grant round has two grant types: Seed Innovation Grants and Scaling-up Innovation Grants.
Applications close Monday 2 September 2024. |
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Community organisations have the opportunity to share in a total of $520,000 in grants, aimed at supporting programs that contribute positively to mentally healthy and sustainable societies. Funding of up to $10,000 is available for initiatives that align the Bupa Foundation’s focus areas: - Healthy minds - building mentally healthy and resilient communities
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Healthy planet, healthy people - supporting a healthy planet for healthy people
Applications demonstrating a meaningful connection to Bupa will be highly considered. Applications close 5pm AEST Friday 6 September 2024. |
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- Australians living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Older Australians (65 years+)
- Young Australians (12-24 years).
auDA’s Community Grant Program funds initiatives that promote digital inclusion across five priority groups:
The 2024 grant round will award $40,000 for each of 15 successful applicants. Not-for-profit organisations and research institutions registered with the ACNC are eligible to apply.
Applications close 5pm AEST Thursday 12 September 2024. |
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Empower Rural and Regional Youth with a $50,000 Backing the Future Grant. Do you know someone with a big idea to support young people in remote, rural and regional NSW? Backing the Future by VFFF and FRRR is now open for applications in NSW. They are looking for innovative new ideas that could use $50,000 to make their idea a reality. For projects to be eligible they simply need to benefit young people aged 12-30 in remote, rural and regional NSW to:
• Access Decent Work;
• Care for the Environment;
• Contribute to Society; or,
• Explore Christian Faith and Values. NSW applications close 12pm AEST Monday 26 August 2024. |
| Carclew’s Project & Development Grants are now open for eligible SA based individuals and organisations. -
Individuals can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to kickstart their creative careers, develop or present new and existing work.
- Organisations can apply for grants up to $20,000 to support artistic projects that engage children and young people.
- Youth Arts Organisations can apply for capacity-building grants up to $10,000 to grow their business.
Applications close 11:59pm ACST Sunday 8 September 2024.
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Jack Brockhoff Foundation is looking for applications from small (annual revenue under $500,000 in the FY22 year and beyond) grassroots organisations that focus on initiatives that support the first six years of a child’s life and/or increasing access to secure housing and mental health support. The initiatives or projects that funds are sought for should be practical in nature and can be for a range of one-off, discrete needs such as equipment, online system improvement or staff and volunteer training and development.
Grants of between $10,000 to $30,000 close Thursday 29 August 2024. |
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Host: Shaw & Partners and the Warrior Woman Foundation
Thursday 29 August |
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Host: Fundraising Institute Australia
2 - 8 September 2024 |
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Host: White Box
Friday 30 August | Indooroopilly QLD |
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Host: Australian Communities Foundations
Thursday 5 September | Virtual |
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Host: Benefolk
Thursday 5 September | Melbourne Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey will be presenting at the event. |
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Host: Documentary Australia
Tuesday 10 September | Virtual |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Wednesday 18 September - Thursday 19th Sep | Broome WA |
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Host: Australian International Development Network (AIDN) and Myriad Australia
16 - 23 October 2024 | Cambodia |
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Philanthropy Australia | Melbourne, VIC |
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Rewiring Australia | Remote role |
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International Funders for Indigenous Peoples | Remote |
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Centre for Policy Development | Sydney, NSW |
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Royal Children's Hospital Foundation | Melbourne/Hybrid |
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The Snow Foundation | Sydney, NSW |
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Judith Neilson Foundation | Sydney, NSW |
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Guide Dogs Queensland | Bald Hills, QLD |
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Autism Spectrum Australia | Chatswood, NSW
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We would like to thank our partners for their generous support. Learn more about our partners. |
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