Public edition #21 | 14 November 2025

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Savvy Giving Roadshow captures priority learning areas for philanthropy sector

Over the past six months, sector stalwart and philanthropic knowledge font Genevieve Timmons hosted a Savvy Giving roadshow across Australia. At seven sessions for more than 250 Philanthropy Australia (PA) members and guests, Genevieve asked them 'what are you most keen to learn about in philanthropy and what matters most?'. Here she reflects on the workshops, and what she learned. 

Farewell to Pat Burke: a much-loved member of Philanthropy Australia and the sector

Philanthropy Australia bids an appreciative adieu to one of its longest serving and highly esteemed employees, Pat Burke, as she heads into (semi) retirement. Pat has worn many hats over her nearly 13-year stint at PA that started as a volunteer, but is most latterly familiar to members as the Director of Engagement for Victoria and Tasmania.  

Q&A with Rhodri Davies, author of Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give

Rhodri Davies’ latest book explores how expectations shape approaches and attitudes toward giving among UK donors. Rhodri, founder of think tank Why Philanthropy Matters and a key speaker at PA’s UK study tour last year, authored the book with Professor Beth Breeze OBE and researcher Theresa Lloyd. 

Vincent Fairfax Fellowship celebrates 30 years of ethical leadership

One of the country’s most respected leadership programs, the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship, marks three decades of supporting leaders to hone their skills in an ethical framework, build moral maturity and learn how to make decisions for the greater good.  

Crowdfunding is the first experience of giving for almost a quarter of Australians, says report

About 23% of Australians' first experience of giving is via a crowdfunding platform, according to research from global giving platform GoFundMe. Global CEO Tim Cadogan spoke with Giving News following a roundtable hosted by Philanthropy Australia in Sydney, unpacking how technology is changing the nature of giving, making it more accessible, diverse and immediate.

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