Philanthropy Australia

A new report from Pay What it Takes (PWIT) shares the wisdom and experiences of philanthropic leaders on their shared journey of creating sustainable not for profit organisations that are consistently benefiting communities across the country. Jo Taylor, the report co-author and PWIT Coalition Chair describes it as “a love letter to our sector. It’s packed with insights from inspiring leaders who tell it like it is. They share their wisdom and experiences—the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly sides of funding practices that can either amplify or hinder our aspirations for creating lasting change in Australia.” Learn more and download the report via the article below, recently published in Philanthropy Weekly. #philanthropy #PayWhatItTakes #PWIT

Stacey Thomas, CEO of The Wyatt Trust, delivered a powerful talk from the heart at the Philanthropy Australia Conference to a packed auditorium on reckoning with the past of the Trust and its founder, English colonial settler Dr William Wyatt. She spoke frankly about how his life impacted the lives of local First Nations peoples. In the article linked below, Stacey reflects on why it was important to deliver that speech to that audience and how she feels about the groundswell of feedback she’s received. She offers advice on how others can start their journey and where The Wyatt Trust, with its 138 years of history, goes next with theirs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edskztxF #philanthropy #truthtelling #philanthropyweekly

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Hear from our CEO, Maree Sidey on why this is so important to support First Nations-led philanthropy. Click here to fill out the survey: https://lnkd.in/eXtDxtYq

Part 2 of the diversity series aims to bring awareness to individuals and organisations, advancing conversations about learning good practice approaches around gender. Presented by Georgia Mathews, Director of Georgia Mathews Consulting, Julie Reilly OAM, CEO of Australian’s Investing In Women; and Natalie Wade, Founder and Principal Lawyer at Equality Lawyers, this event will be an excellent opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy. Join us next Tuesday 17 September during your lunch break! For more details and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/dinmNV75 #philanthropy

The Everick Foundation uses archaeological services and scientific evidence, specifically the dating of culturally significant sites, combined with traditional knowledge systems to support First Nations communities preserve their culture and heritage in place, on Country. “The goal is to give Indigenous communities the tools to manage and protect their heritage,” said Tim Robins, Director of the Everick Foundation. “The history of Aboriginal occupation of this continent is incredibly complex. We’re talking 65,000+ years, and possibly much longer. Unfortunately, because we [non-indigenous Australians] really haven’t learned how to properly tell the stories that are written in the land, we’re destroying them at a vast rate. Everick Foundation’s purpose is to empower communities to better tell that story so people can understand the values before impacting on those sites." Learn more about the Everick Foundation and this inspiring story of giving in the article linked below. #philanthropy #philanthropyweekly #australiagives

Catherine House Inc provides crisis, longer term accommodation and support services to women experiencing homelessness in South Australia. As South Australia’s only homelessness and recovery service for women, their work deals with the immediate issues created by homelessness and assists women in planning a future that helps them sustain housing and build purposeful lives. Learn more about their inspiring work in the video below, which was showcased at the Philanthropy Australia Conference in Adelaide last month. Read more inspiring stories of giving here: https://lnkd.in/gsAn_S3j

Our CEO Maree Sidey was out and about yesterday at the launch of the Benefolk Expert Bar - a game-changer for not-for-profit leaders! This new online service will enable NFP leaders and their teams to access a broad range of experienced, pre-vetted specialists via its website for 45, 60 or 90-minute online or phone-based consultations.   Maree said “What is particularly special about this work is that it is a one-stop shop for NFP leaders to be able to buy in expertise that has been curated, had extensive due diligence and is fit-for-purpose … provided by those who truly and deeply understand the nuance of our work."   To learn more about Benefolk's Expert Bar read this article from Philanthropy Weekly: https://lnkd.in/g9ZkP27i #philanthropy #NFP #leadership

Calling all funders. At the Philanthropy Australia Conference in Adelaide last month First Nations Funders Network Chair, Leah Armstrong shared that a global study showed that just 0.6% of philanthropic funding benefits Indigenous Peoples. Even less goes directly to Indigenous Peoples (0.2%). What are the figures in Australia? Well, we don't know. We don't have the data. That's where you come in. If you are a funder, please take a short amount of time to fill out our survey, closing on Friday 13th September. Your response will create a benchmark report that will help us all understand the level of giving that benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations in Australia. And importantly the level of giving going directly to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled and led organisations, which is so important to building self-determination and better outcomes. Thank you to all those who have already filled out the survey. Top marks! Please share with your contacts and help others get behind this important report. To fill out the survey: Click on this link https://lnkd.in/gMJ2at6w To listen to Leah's compelling speech: Follow the link in the comments below Maree Sidey Adam Ognall Brian Wyborn Michelle Steele Ben Rodgers Rosie Funder Rachel Kerry Stacey Thomas KIM COLLARD Stuart MacLeod Sophie Chamberlain Phoebe McClements Caitlyn Fogarty-Embley Megan Enders Ian Bird Krystian Seibert Rebecca Moriarty Kim Harland Rachel Findlay Bella Conyngham Mary Chackola Lisa George Amanda Miller OAM 🎗️Dr Wendy Scaife Niall Fay Leeroy Bilney Jemma Rowe Jenna Palumbo Diane Bray AM FAICD FFIA Caitriona (Cat) Fay Denise Cheng GAICD

A report commissioned by the FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) into its long-running Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) $18.6 million drought support program has found that funding locally based NFPs and community groups, along with activities that strengthen social capital during drought, sustains communities and supports recovery.  The report was launched during an online presentation on 29 August, hosted by FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton. She said that often rural communities need broad funding for facilities and infrastructure, such as ensuring the local kindergarten has a safe playground or the volunteer emergency services has a well-maintained building. “It’s often the broad stuff that helps to keep towns going and we know that matters.” Read more in the article below, recently published in Philanthropy Weekly. #philanthropy #PhilanthropyWeekly #drought

Under the Shared Capital theme at the Philanthropy Australia conference on 5-7 August, a range of sessions exploring how the sector can look beyond philanthropic funding were presented and common themes emerged in relation to impact investment. Michelle Di Fabio, Philanthropy Australia’s Program Director, Foundations Group for Impact Investing, reflects on the key issues and discussions that developed, the resounding increase in interest - and what’s needed for continued growth. Read the full article below, recently published in Philanthropy Weekly. #PAConference2024 #ImpactInvesting #FGII