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What makes a Great Charity❓ Today we launched our ‘What Makes a Great Charity’ campaign - as seen in today’s Australian Financial Review! According to the 10th ACNC Australian Charities Report, charities are doing it tough.  🚩Expenses are increasing faster than revenue for the third year in a row. Employee expenses rose by nearly 10% - the highest annual rise ever recorded.  In the midst of a convergence of social crises that are putting increasing pressure on the charity sector, we are pleased to announce the launch of our ‘What Makes a Great Charity’ campaign to help charities in a challenging operating environment. In the first of a series of national conversations, this initial campaign aims to support charities by providing rare insights from 30 prominent donors, funders and intermediaries, who were all asked to answer the same question: “What Makes a Great Charity?”  Head to the campaign website to find perspectives from the likes of The Myer Foundation, Paul Ramsay Foundation, Community Council for Australia, Philanthropy Australia, Save the Children Global Ventures, and the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation, together with free resources for the sector.  https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C According to Lisa Kingman OAM, Tanarra Social Purpose’s CEO, “A strong charity sector is good for all of us. Many charities face an uncertain future and yet the demand for services is not going away any time soon, particularly concerning housing, cost of living and social equity.  It’s time for a national conversation. Charity leaders and voluntary boards are often so focused on their day-to-day work that they don't have the bandwidth to step back and take stock of the bigger picture.” Join the conversation! Tell us what you think makes a great charity in the comments below.  👇 #greatcharity #forpurpose Julie Kantor AO, Ian Carson AM, Arts Centre Melbourne, Australian Communities Foundation, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, Carly Severino, Benefolk, Bennelong Foundation, Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie, 10x10 Philanthropy, Community Council for Australia, Vu Consulting, Nicole Engelman, Equity Trustees, FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal), Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation, Coralie Nichols, The Ian Potter Foundation, Paul Ronalds, Paul Conroy, Libby Ward-Christie, MECCA Brands, Krystian Seibert, Mental Health First Aid Australia, Paul Ramsay Foundation, Philanthropy Australia, Pressroom Partners, Social Impact Hub, Social Ventures Australia, Sydney Community Foundation, Anna McCann, Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer Foundation, The Funding Network Australia, The Edward Alexander Foundation, Mitty Williams, Juanita Pope, VCOSS Media Google Account, The William Buckland Foundation, Suzie Riddell, NonProfit Alliance

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WHAT MAKES A GREAT CHARITY?🏆📢✨🥇 Here's what Jodi Kennedy of Equity Trustees has to say: At EQT we have a vision of a future where effective philanthropy supports a prosperous, equitable and sustainable world for all. We achieve this by collaborating with and listening to those around us – be it fund seekers or grant makers. We work closely with the for-purpose sector; we understand they’re the experts and we are led by them as to where and how our funding is needed.  We support organisations who understand the unique space they occupy and are clear about what they do well and why, and just as clear about what they don’t do.   We value collaboration and ‘systems thinkers’ - those who understand the interconnected dynamics, emphasise addressing root causes and encourage strategic interventions.   We aim to fund better futures, not just immediate needs, so we grant to organisations that are working in new ways with longer term outcomes and visions.   We back leaders who are deeply connected to the people and causes they are working to improve, as we believe that the solutions are there, it’s about amplifying them.  We know there isn’t a one size fits all approach for what makes a good charity.  That’s why we see our grantees as partners, where learning together guides all that we do. READ THE VIEWS OF ALL THE CAMPAIGN COLLABORATORS: https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C #greatcharity #socialpurpose #equitytrustees #Australiancharity

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what Coralie Nichols of Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation had to say; The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation views a “good charity” as one that has a values-based laser focus on shifting the dial on business as usual, underpinned by a relational approach, good governance and a commitment to transparency.    Clearly articulated values are the basis of a good culture, creating consistency in service delivery, decision making and alignment at all levels.    A relational approach is characterised by mutual respect, listening with purpose and authentic connections. This extends to the recipients of the service, volunteers, staff, the Board, and funding partners.     Shifting the dial requires a willingness to innovate, be brave and take risks.     A good governance structure is a skills-based strategic Board who are supportive while seeking accountability, diligent in setting a policy framework, have a firm handle on finances, and are capable of setting a risk profile that allows room for innovation, agility and change if required.    Transparency is about honesty – being honest about what it actually takes to run the charity, being honest about the costs (including back of house), measuring the impact of the work, owning the failures – and openly sharing this information for growth and shared learning.  READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C #Nonprofit #greatcharity #forpurpose #familyphilanthropy

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what Krystian Seibert of Mental Health First Aid International and Philanthropy Australia had to say; A good charity is one that has a laser like focus on furthering its charitable purposes. It exists to benefit the community, rather than to advance its own interests - often these aims will be aligned, but it’s important to have an awareness of when that may not be the case, and to act accordingly. This means that a good charity has a culture of ‘organisational reflectiveness’ - it can look at itself, think about what it does well, what it could do better, and it’s not afraid to acknowledge the need to do things differently. A good charity does not just call on others to change, be they governments or business or whoever, but also thinks about whether and how it can change itself. And when it does call on others to change, a good charity models behaviours that we sometimes lack in our modern society - it engages constructively, even if it needs to be direct, recognising that in a diverse society, good people and good organisations can have different views about how best to move forward collectively. And in doing so, the actions of a good charity provide the important scaffolding needed for building a more inclusive, pluralistic and thriving Australia. READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C #Nonprofit #socialpurpose #PhilanthropyAustralia #greatcharity #mentalhealthfirstaid

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what Jenny McGregor AM of The William Buckland Foundation had to say; The William Buckland Foundation has been funding Victorians in need since 1965. Our granting supports better housing, health, education and employment outcomes. We also fund initiatives that build resilience in rural and regional communities.  Our funding supports for-purpose sector leaders who work tirelessly to address wicked problems and advocate for a better future for all Australians. We believe in listening to our grant partners and anchoring the relationships in trust.   As a funder, we are seeing how charities are connecting and collaborating with others in their industry, in the for-purpose sector more broadly and across sectors engaging with innovators and policy makers. In an environment of growing complexity and finite resources, collaboration and connection are pre-requisites, and we are increasingly interested in funding co-ordination and system-wide work to address social and environmental challenges.  As investors we are building our impact investment portfolio so that our corpus also contributes more towards positive social and environmental outcomes. As trustees we are committed to transparency, to learning from our grant partners and peers and to supporting the growing impact of the philanthropic sector through support for umbrella bodies and networks.      READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C #Nonprofit #WilliamBuckland #socialpurpose #Australianphilanthropy #greatcharity

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what CARMEL MOLLOY of NonProfit Alliance had to say; So, what does being a “great charity” mean to me?     To me the greatest sign of a thriving and successful charitable organisation is in its leadership. Not just leadership at the upper echelons, but leadership that cascades through the very veins of your organisation, at every level, not just around the Board and/or management tables.      Whilst leadership at the CEO/Executive and Board level is ultimately responsible for defining the vision and purpose, and setting the strategic direction of your organisation, leadership needs to be evident – and implemented - at every level for a charity to realise it’s potential.    Truly great charity leaders model and nurture great leadership. They seek and find strengths and greatness in others. They create a leadership culture where staff members, beneficiaries, and stakeholders understand their worth and the valuable contribution they make to realising a social impact legacy that is far greater than any one person, or group of individuals, could achieve alone.     And collectively they make the world a better place.    Great leaders have a presence about them that embraces and embodies the purpose of the organisation they lead. They inspire others to do more, be more, and say more in a safe environment that values their thoughts, ideas, and achievements.    You may be one of the biggest names, the most financially successful; or longest standing charities in Australia, but how do your people feel and talk about working for - and with - your organisation?     It is within those words and sentiments, rather than your size and stature, where the question of true greatness will be answered. READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C CARMEL MOLLOY #Nonprofit #socialpurpose #greatcharity

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what Laura Cochrane (GAICD) of Bennelong Foundation had to say; No matter its size, shape, structure, creed or focus, a good charity does three fundamental things well: It grasps a human need; it commands forces to fill that need; and it upholds integrity.     Every day, charities face into a myriad of social, cultural, historical, regulatory, environmental, economic, relational, and political factors – some helpful, mostly challenging – that make the process of meeting human needs hard. A ‘good’ charity thinks strategically about the levers it can pull to navigate these challenges to affect positive change, keeps the needs of its intended beneficiaries at the heart of decision-making, and maintains focus on sustainable operations and balance sheets.     A good charity also tells a good story. It knows the beginning, the middle and the end of the change it wants to create and brings people along on that journey, using smart tools to articulate progress and inspire others to join them in writing bigger, and better, endings.     A good charity can be one person helping a small group, or a 1000 people addressing a global issue, but common features are empathic leadership, strategic nous, effective and inclusive tactics and an unwavering focus on the people, or places, at the centre of the need.    READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C Laura Cochrane (GAICD) #Bennelong #socialpurpose #greatcharity

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what Loredana Fyffe of Sydney Community Foundation had to say; Great charities come in all forms, shapes and sizes. A strong vision and the unwavering passion of its leaders are important, as is the ability to ignite hope and possibility. It is this vision that becomes the guiding light, navigating through challenges and inspiring collective action. As the CEO of Sydney Community Foundation, I've come to understand that a clear, compelling vision serves as the cornerstone, rallying supporters and stakeholders towards a common purpose.  It is also vital for charities to listen to the communities they serve. As a place-based organisation, we have fostered deep connections with the grassroots organisations in our local neighbourhoods over the past 20 years. Partners, donors and grantees value being part of a broad, generous, connected community and actively work to advance community-driven solutions. Leaders also need the passion and tenacity to see their vision through. Passion fuels perseverance in the face of adversity, propelling the organisation forward even when the path seems daunting. It is the driving force that compels us to push boundaries, innovate and advocate tirelessly for change.  A good charity, therefore, is not merely defined by its mission statement or programs but by the depth of conviction embedded within its leadership. It is the fusion of vision and passion that transforms noble aspirations into tangible impact, touching lives and fostering meaningful change.  In the realm of local community philanthropy, where the needs are varied and vast, it is the duty of leaders to cultivate a strong long-term vision, to invite the community in, and to have the passion to propel communities into action to create change. Together, guided by a shared vision and fuelled by unwavering passion, we have the power to create a brighter, more equitable future for all. READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C #SydneyCommunityFoundation #socialpurpose #greatcharity Anna McCann Loredana Fyffe Lisa Grinham

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