Philanthropy Weekly No images? Click here Issue #221 | 14 February 2019 Expressions of interest for our 2020 National ConferenceWe are excited to announce the theme of Philanthropy Australia's 2020 National Conference is 'What does the future need from us?' and will focus on what Australia and our global future needs from philanthropy, now. The Conference will take place in Sydney on the 9th & 10th of September and will bring the philanthropic sector and broader community together with some of the world’s best thinkers to interrogate this theme. Keep your eye out for more information about the program and ticketing in coming weeks. NEWSROOMTurning vacant property into transitional accommodation In the complex, confronting and challenging aftermath of women and children escaping family violence, there is one part of the jigsaw that remains stubbornly elusive – transitional housing. The critical link, between immediate relief at a shelter and a long-term solution, is at the heart of the Payce Foundations new model addressing this gap. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Community Inclusion grants - State Trustees Australia 25th anniversary State Trustees Australia Foundation has distributed more than $26 million to charities since 1994 and to celebrate their 25th anniversary they have announced that their FY20 funding round will distribute $250,000 to support social inclusion and participation for people with disability. The role of community foundations in bushfire recovery In this week's blog, Ben Rodgers, Chair of Australian Community Philanthropy, writes about how Australians are turning to their local community foundation, following the bushfire crisis, as a way of strengthening existing relationships and to ensure an effective response to local events. POLICY & ADVOCACYFederal Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce - Interim Report On 31 January the Taskforce released its interim findings including three initiatives recommended for immediate implementation. The Taskforce will be submitting their final report to Government in June 2020. It's great to see Philanthropy Australia members involved in the Taskforce, including our Co-Chair Amanda Miller as the Taskforce Deputy Chair. JOB VACANCIESMajor Giving Philanthropy Executive positions x3 Melbourne, VIC| Arts Centre Melbourne Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement Sydney, NSW | Loreto Normanhurst Development Director Sydney, NSW | Bangarra Dance Theatre Philanthropy Director Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC | GetUp IN THE NEWSIncreasing critiques of (big) philanthropy Pro Bono News | 11 Feb 2020 Something to share? |