Philanthropy Australia

Members of one of Australia’s longest running giving circles gathered in Melbourne last week to vote on its annual grantmaking round. Rather than a live pitch event commonly associated with collective giving, MWF is trialling an exhibition showcase to ease the stress on grantees, after feedback from participants. Learn about each of the finalists in the article below, recently published in Philanthropy Weekly. #philanthropy #givingcircle #giving

War has many victims and perhaps the most tragic are children. War Child Canada has established a radio education program so girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo can learn at home to avoid the risk of sexual attack on the way to school. The program is supported by DECJUBA Foundation after an unlikely meeting on Richard Branson’s island. Learn more about this impactful partnership in the article below, recently published in Philanthropy Weekly. #philanthropy #education

Get ready for part three of our diversity series! This session aims to share good practice approaches around disability and philanthropy. Join us for a dynamic discussion featuring an inspiring panel of speakers: Nick Taylor, Angel Dixon OAM and Huy Nguyen.  Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and ignite meaningful conversations that can transform our approach to inclusivity in philanthropy! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eRpnfNcT #diversity #philanthropy

If you’re driving the 1,500km from Alice Springs to Darwin, you’ll want lots of music to keep you company and you’ll need to stop for food and fuel. Cue the supremely innovative idea to scan different QR codes at roadhouses en route connecting you to digital playlists of local contemporary First Nations recording artists from each region you’re travelling through. Your Soundtrack to the Outback is just one of the exciting programs produced by the not-for-profit and peak body MusicNT, whose mission is to grow the Territory’s industry – and share the powerhouse creativity of its artists across Australia. Learn more below, or download Inspiring Stories of Giving Volume 2 to read this story and many more here: https://lnkd.in/gsAn_S3j #philanthropy #inspiringstories #australiagives

A fascinating session on supporting Indigenous women-led climate initiatives is taking place this Thursday at 12pm AEDT. International Funders for Indigenous Peoples is a global network that promotes Indigenous leadership and the rights of Indigenous communities worldwide. Learn more below. #philanthropy #climatechange

Long-term unemployed individuals are more likely to start work sooner, earn more and stay longer, if they are employed by a social enterprise, compared to those supported through Disability Employment Services, says a new report. White Box Enterprises has run an Australian-first Payment by Outcomes trial for jobs-focused social enterprises in partnership with the Department of Social Services (DSS). In the article linked below, White Box’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Daniels, who led the project, outlines the results. #research #socialenterprise #unemployment

Community Foundations Australia CEO Ian Bird and Philanthropy Australia’s CEO Maree Sidey spoke with Nick Deychakiwsky, senior program officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Dr Larry McGill during an event in Sydney this week. Larry is a philanthropic data expert, former VP at Candid in the US and founder of Ambit 360 Consulting. The US-based Mott Foundation commissioned Larry to investigate how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could provide a ready-made shared framework for foundations to achieve greater social impact collectively. Learn more about their fascinating conversation in the article linked below. #philanthropy #data #research

GiveOUT Day, Australia's national day of celebration and fundraising for underfunded LGBTQIA+ organisations, is today! This year’s GiveOUT Day shines a light on the strength, diversity and power of LGBTQIA+ organisations that are driving meaningful change, while raising much-needed funds to support their vital work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqrpnEG8 GiveOUT Australia #diversity #giving

Is blended finance philanthropy's next frontier? Convergence Blended Finance, along with the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), recently hosted two insightful workshops on this topic. Click the link below to dive into the key insights and opportunities for collaboration! #philanthropy #investing #finance

We are delighted to introduce Wayne Green! Wayne has recently joined the team as the National Engagement Manager (VIC & TAS) on a 12-month contract to cover parental leave for Mary Chackola. Wayne brings extensive experience in the philanthropic sector from the USA, UK and Australia. His experience includes work in the not-for-profit sector, as well as supporting philanthropic initiatives, donor engagement and building philanthropy tools and resources to advance and grow giving across communities. Join us in giving Wayne a warm welcome!