Feb. 20, 2019
In my last post, I explored - and acknowledged my own substantial agreement with - the case for effective altruism and suggested that it was not receiving the attention from the local philanthropic sector that it merits. But I also recognised that many would find the very detached and cerebral approach effective altruism requires somewhat challenging and would be more comfortable with an approach that allowed them greater scope to express, in their giving, their more direct experiences, attachments, and priorities. Read more…
Feb. 12, 2019
My entry into the philanthropic sector was, I expect, similar to that of many of our colleagues. Following some years working with ngos, an opportunity arose to work with a philanthropic organisation, and my experience as a grant-seeker was considered to equip me to be a grant-maker. Read more…
Jan. 30, 2019
Philanthropy Australia extends a thorough congratulations to all our members who received awards this Australia Day. Read more…
Jan. 23, 2019
Welcome to the first edition of Philanthropy Weekly for 2019. I hope you are all enjoying the summer and feeling refreshed after a happy and restful break. Read more…
Jan. 23, 2019
In recent months I have read two books which have influenced my thinking greatly. Neither of them deals with philanthropy, or if so, only fleetingly (although one of them is recommended by Bill Gates as an essential book for our times). Nevertheless, I believe they are hugely important to anyone involved in the business of making the world a better place, whether simply as individuals seeking to make sense of our complex era, or discussing contentious issues with others, or – as philanthropists and philanthrocrats claim they are doing – hoping to create better, more just communities. Read more…
Dec. 11, 2018
Dec. 04, 2018
Philanthropy Australia secures positive outcome enabling the charitable sectors right to advocate
Nov. 28, 2018
Nov. 28, 2018
Nov. 20, 2018
Nov. 16, 2018
Nov. 14, 2018
Oct. 30, 2018
Aug. 29, 2018
Aug. 21, 2018
Could this be the most influential Australian in the world? - The Liffman Provocations
Aug. 07, 2018
The Liffman Provocations - Challenge your outlook at National Conference 2018
Jul. 31, 2018
The Liffman Provocations - Australian Philanthropy Awards 2018
May. 02, 2018
Jan. 30, 2018
Calls to honour even more philanthropic and social sector leaders
Dec. 07, 2017
Statement Regarding the Appointment of the New ACNC Commissioner
Nov. 20, 2017
Nationwide celebrations showcase impact of community and philanthropy partnerships
Aug. 24, 2017
Aug. 23, 2017
Jul. 10, 2017
Exciting new appointment - National Membership and Programs Manager
Jun. 27, 2017
Jun. 19, 2017
May. 22, 2017
Impact investing primed for growth in Australia & NZ - new Impact Investment Forum
May. 16, 2017
Apr. 06, 2017
Leading Australian philanthropists honoured at industry awards
Feb. 21, 2017
New grants to help not-for-profits and businesses explore and attract impact investment
Feb. 01, 2017
Philanthropy as first mover, the power of good people and Philanthropy Australia’s transition
Jan. 19, 2017
Jan. 16, 2017
Dec. 05, 2016
Celebrations showcasing the power of community-philanthropy partnerships kick off nation-wide
Oct. 31, 2016
Sep. 27, 2016
Adara Group expands assistance through philanthropy of business
Sep. 16, 2016
Aug. 05, 2016
Jul. 14, 2016
Graham and Louise Tuckwell donate another $100m for ANU students
Jun. 22, 2016
May. 27, 2016
May. 23, 2016
Apr. 29, 2016
Apr. 20, 2016
Apr. 04, 2016
Feb. 29, 2016
NAB and Philanthropy Australia partner to unlock innovative investment in NFPs
Feb. 21, 2016
Dec. 22, 2015
Dec. 14, 2015
Dec. 06, 2015
Dec. 04, 2015
Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission report provides insight into $100 billion sector
Dec. 02, 2015
Nov. 29, 2015
Oct. 26, 2015
Oct. 22, 2015
Oct. 21, 2015
Oct. 19, 2015
Indigenous culture relies on knowledge sharing. We need new leaders to reflect that
Oct. 12, 2015
Oct. 08, 2015
Oct. 01, 2015
Helping build financial AND social capital: A private banker’s perspective
Oct. 01, 2015
Sep. 22, 2015
Sep. 09, 2015
Government invests $1.7 million to research philanthropic support
Sep. 09, 2015
Sep. 01, 2015
Australian first: Philanthropy & Government together in one-day Summit
Aug. 28, 2015
Aug. 27, 2015
Aug. 25, 2015
Aug. 10, 2015
Changes to arts funding prompts calls for philanthropists to step in
Jul. 31, 2015
Jul. 31, 2015
Gina Rinehart’s gifts to charity may kickstart habit in others
Jul. 30, 2015
Jul. 01, 2015
Jun. 29, 2015
Jun. 16, 2015
Jun. 16, 2015
Jun. 11, 2015
Jun. 05, 2015
Jun. 02, 2015
Jun. 01, 2015
May. 28, 2015
May. 28, 2015
May. 27, 2015
David Gonski, the Centre For Social Impact and the art of giving back
May. 19, 2015
May. 14, 2015
May. 05, 2015
May. 01, 2015
Apr. 20, 2015
MFCo chief Peter Winneke’s push to get rich to talk about giving works
Apr. 17, 2015
Apr. 09, 2015
Apr. 07, 2015
Churchill Fellowship to study private philanthropists funding environmental work
Mar. 26, 2015
Melbourne V Sydney - the capital of charity and philanthropy
Mar. 26, 2015
Mar. 09, 2015
Schools Plus makes tax deductible donations available to public schools
Feb. 13, 2015
Feb. 05, 2015
Jan. 15, 2015
Dec. 30, 2014
Dec. 23, 2014
Julia Steele Scott: We need to inspire more Australians to give
Dec. 09, 2014
Dec. 08, 2014
Dec. 04, 2014
Nov. 18, 2014
Nov. 05, 2014
Oct. 31, 2014
Forrest, Packer lead the way in opening wallets to education, arts
Oct. 26, 2014
Oct. 21, 2014
Oct. 21, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Oct. 09, 2014
Sep. 29, 2014
Sep. 29, 2014
Sep. 19, 2014
Sep. 09, 2014
Sep. 09, 2014
Sep. 09, 2014
Sep. 04, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
PA Conference: “It’s not what you’ve got, but how you use it”
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 03, 2014
Push for Australia’s wealthy to match US philanthropy levels
Sep. 03, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 02, 2014
Sep. 01, 2014
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 19, 2014
Aug. 12, 2014
Jun. 20, 2014
Philanthropy Australia announces new President - Alan Schwartz AM
May. 14, 2014
Philanthropy Peak welcomes funding for Community Business Partnership
Apr. 23, 2014
Jan. 04, 2014
Nov. 28, 2013
Ex-eBay president and activist Jeff Skoll on making movies with a message (Guardian)
Nov. 13, 2013
Nov. 13, 2013
Family values, community gain (Fundraising and Philanthropy)
Nov. 11, 2013
Lowy urges people to get involved in philanthropy (Australian)
Nov. 01, 2013
Family values, community gain (Fundraising and Philanthropy)
Oct. 25, 2013
Oct. 22, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest to donate $65 million to higher education in WA (ABC)
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest to donate $65 million to higher education in Western Australia
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 15, 2013
Oct. 14, 2013
Wyatt Trust named one of Australia’s top 10 charitable gifts (Adelaide Now)
Oct. 14, 2013
Myer Family hopes Top 50 list inspires the next generation (AFR)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australians asked to rate top-10 philanthropic gifts (ABC News)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of All Time (Pro Bono Australia)
Oct. 14, 2013
Wyatt Trust named one of Australia’s top 10 charitable gifts (Adelaide Now)
Oct. 14, 2013
Myer Family hopes Top 50 list inspires the next generation (AFR)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australians asked to rate top-10 philanthropic gifts (ABC News)
Oct. 14, 2013
Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of All Time (Pro Bono Australia)
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 24, 2013
Climate Commission relaunched as not for profit (ABC Radio PM)
Sep. 19, 2013
Regional Philanthropic Partnerships On the Rise (Pro Bono Australia)
Sep. 16, 2013
Sep. 12, 2013
PAFs Given Charity Register Privacy Option (Pro Bono Australia)
Aug. 30, 2013
Commonwealth Bank Staff Give $2m To Community Organisations To Help Australian Youth (WebWire)
Aug. 22, 2013
Champion Cultural Philanthropist Loti Smorgon Dies (Pro Bono Australia)
Aug. 09, 2013
Jun. 17, 2013
Jun. 17, 2013
Jun. 14, 2013
Jun. 11, 2013
Jun. 11, 2013
Philanthropist: young business leaders have a big impact (AFR)
Jun. 11, 2013
May. 31, 2013
May. 09, 2013
May. 01, 2013
GIVE: Looking for your next inspiration? (Living the Dream 2013 Edition 1 – Money & Wealth)
Apr. 20, 2013
Apr. 19, 2013
Philanthropy Australia has so much more to give (Australian)
Apr. 18, 2013
High Profile Appointments to Philanthropy Australia Council (Pro Bono News)
Feb. 27, 2013
Impact investing generating strong interest says PA (Ethical Investor)
Feb. 18, 2013
Business must do more to stamp out modern slavery in supply chains (Australian)
Feb. 09, 2013
Feb. 03, 2013
Jan. 02, 2013
Dec. 22, 2012
Dec. 01, 2012
Dec. 01, 2012
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