Member edition #11 | 27 June 2025 |
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Five Bucks – a community where members chip in $5 a week – is all about how small change can have a big impact. Giving News meets the founder of this collective giving initiative as the community distributes its first $62,000. In this Q&A, Brianna Kerr shares fascinating insights on the democratisation of giving in action – and what’s in store for year two.
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Sometimes there’s only a window of a few hours to get locks changed and save a woman’s life. Weave Youth & Community Services, a Sydney not-for-profit that works at the ‘pointy end’ of keeping women and children safe from domestic violence, has a trusted team of trauma-informed tradies on call to do the job. The work is funded in part from an emergency appeal by the Sydney Women’s Fund that was in Weave’s hands within weeks. |
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As more Canberrans turn to community services for support, a local philanthropic collective has joined forces for the fourth year to deliver a $1.94 million boost to 71 vital community projects across the region. The 2025 Canberra Foundations Collaborative grant round, led by Snow Foundation, Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation, will support 67 grassroots and systems-focused organisations. |
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Philanthropy Australia is currently consulting broadly on the proposed changes to the regulation of ancillary/giving funds. As background, members can read our media release and watch a recording of the Federal Advocacy Update webinar for our Impact members, featuring our Executive Director for Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert. We encourage members to contact Krystian and/or make their own submission.
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With the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 rapidly approaching, Giving News is contacting speakers and leaders for their thoughts on the topic of 'leadership for our times'. Each day we see more global and local news that confirms the urgent need for a robust discussion about leadership in a time of polycrisis. So, what do leaders think? |
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The Trawalla Group’s Transition Accelerator seeks to expand the scope for profitable investment in climate solutions. It has created a number of guidebooks on blended finance, which is unlocking new investment into impact solutions but is still an emerging field of jargon and unfamiliar structures. The materials offer step-by-step learning to quickly build confidence and cut through the complexity.
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Developed with insights from decades of grantmaking at Australian Communities Foundation, this interactive Toolkit is designed to help people who give explore their philanthropic goals and develop a framework for effective giving. Packed with contemporary insights and 17 practical worksheets, it’s a great starting point for meaningful conversations and long-term planning. |
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| Philanthropy Australia Events |
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Join the Learning and Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) network for an exclusive one-day roundtable with Professor Patricia Rogers, one of the most respected and sought-after global leaders in evaluation.
Where: Melbourne and Sydney Date: Tuesday 22 July and Thursday 24 July Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST Audience: Intermediate/expert Measurement, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) practitioners who work for funding/grantmaking organisations. |
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This session will spotlight the growing interest on social procurement. Hear from Tara Anderson and Alex Hooke from Social Traders on how cross sectoral collaboration between social enterprises, corporates, government and philanthropy is helping to drive greater impact through social procurement.
Where: Virtual Date: Wednesday 23 July Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST
Audience: Philanthropy Australia Social Enterprise Funders Network members. |
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Audience: Not-for-profit members and the WA philanthropic community. Thursday 3 July + Tuesday 29 July, 9:30am - 12:30pm AWST | Perth |
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Audience: Anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Wednesday 9 July, 2:00pm - 2:45pm AEST | Virtual |
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Audience: Engage and Impact members who are funding initiatives in Queensland Tuesday 22 July, 10:00am - 11:30am AEST | Brisbane, hybrid |
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Audience: ACT members at Engage level and above Tuesday 5 August, 10:30am - 12:00pm AEST | Canberra |
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Audience: FGII members Thursday 28 August, 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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Audience: Education Funders Peer Network members Tuesday 2 September, 10:30am - 12:00pm AEST | Sydney, hybrid |
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Audience: Philanthropic funders, foundations and FGII guests Thursday 11 September, 10:00am - 12:00pm AWST | Perth, hybrid |
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Audience: Arts Funders Peer Network members Tuesday 16 September, 11:30am - 12:30pm AEST | Virtual |
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The Westpac Social Change Fellowship is a launchpad for Australia's most driven changemakers to invest in their personal and professional development (not their organisation or initiative) with up to $50,000 in funding to accelerate their growth and impact as a social change leader.
Nominations close at 5:00pm AEST on Thursday 3 July 2025. |
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Impact100 invites applications from organisations assisting families, young people and children at risk. This could encompass 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. Funding may be used to support existing operations, or a specific project to expand/improve impact. Nominations close on Monday 7 July 2025. |
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Local community groups play an important role in creating positive change in people’s lives. Australia Post’s Community Grants program supports projects that connect people to improve mental wellbeing in local communities. This year, Australia Post has additional funding available for projects that improve wellbeing, resilience and connection in disaster impacted communities.
Nominations close on Monday 7 July 2025. |
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Today’s capital market environment is fraught with uncertainty. Geopolitics appears to be greatly impacting short-term market dynamics, causing unease among investors. The financial outlook of many organizations focused on charitable endeavors is also being tested by regional policies, especially in the United States. Mercer’s 2025 Global E&F Survey seeks to advance discussion and collaboration around the issues facing investors across the sector, from asset allocation decisions, risk management and governance practices, to investing for impact and climate transition.
Survey closes on Friday 18 July 2025. |
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The Brian M. Davis Charitable Foundation has launched its first public grant round, offering grants of up to $250,000 per year for up to 5 years to support 3–5 high-impact collaborations focused on creating safe spaces and safe relationships for children and young people experiencing disadvantage. The Good Design Grant Round invites bold, collaborative, design-led initiatives from across the child and family welfare and youth sectors.
Applications close on Thursday 31 July 2025. |
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Snow Scholarship applications are now open at the University of Canberra (UC), offering a life-changing opportunity for passionate and purpose-driven students from Canberra and regional or rural New South Wales, who are facing barriers to higher education. Backing students who are curious, resilient, and driven to make a positive difference, ideal candidates bring a passion for learning, a commitment to their community, and the ability to lead with integrity and respect. Applications close on Sunday 12 October 2025. |
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Charities and social enterprises can now do a free Board Health Check to boost the performance and effectiveness of their boards. After an 18-month transformation and technology upgrade by Tanarra Social Purpose, CEO Lisa Kingman says “The Board Health Check could not be simpler, it only takes 10 minutes and its free and confidential. Organisations receive a succinct and action-focused report”.
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Sunday 29 June - Wednesday 2 July, 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEST | Creswick, VIC |
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Host: Australian Communities Foundation |
Thursday 3 July, 12:00pm - 1:15pm AEST | Virtual |
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Host: Bush Heritage Australia |
Thursday 10 July, 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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Host: Australian Communities Foundation |
Friday 8 August, 8:00am - 10:00am AWST | Perth |
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Host: Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network |
Wednesday 3 September - Thursday 4 September, 8:00am - 5:00pm AEST | Sydney |
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Melbourne | The Diggers Foundation |
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Perth | State Library of Western Australia |
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Melbourne | Monash University |
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Melbourne | Murdoch Children's Research Institute |
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Western Australia | Pride Foundation Australia |
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We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Click here to learn more about our partners. |
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