Philanthropy Weekly No images? Click here ![]() Issue #219 | 30 January 2019 ![]() The value of philanthropy recognised on Australia DayIt's with great pride that we congratulate our CEO, Sarah Davies AM, and State Manager for Victoria & Tasmania, Patricia Burke OAM, who were both recognised in this years Australia Day honours for their comprehensive contributions to our sector. It is a testament to the value Australians attach to giving and contributing to the greater good, that each year we see a significant number of our Philanthropy Australia community recognised with an Australia Day honour. On behalf of the Board and staff of Philanthropy Australia, we congratulate all the members of our community who have been acknowledged and celebrate their fitting recognition. NEWSROOM![]() Philanthropy’s key strategic role in changing the way we deal with the bushfire crisis "Many of our members are having deeply considered, informed and rigorous conversations about how they can best respond to the current bushfire crisis. These conversations reinforce that overall, the best response reflects the nature and characteristics of philanthropy and is based on the core approaches and practices that we see in all good, effective philanthropic giving and relationships." - Philanthropy Australia CEO Sarah Davies in this week's blog. ![]() MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Bushfires webinar - Fact check and what is next? The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network is hosting a webinar on Wednesday 5 February to take a closer look at what has occurred with this summer's catastrophic bushfire season. This funder-only resource is designed to fact check some of the issues associated with the fires, in order to best approach solution based philanthropy to the address the range of issues that have arisen in the wake of this crisis. RESOURCESNot-for-profit Law Webinar Program 2020 Not-for-profit Law has released it's new webinar program aimed at helping not-for-profits to understand the legal issues involved in starting and running a community organisation, including; Board Inductions for Not-for-profit, Data Governance, Social Media and the Law & Screening Checks. JOB VACANCIESSocial Finance Relationship Manager Sydney, NSW | Social Enterprise Finance Australia (Sefa) Head of Portfolio Management Sydney, NSW | Social Enterprise Finance Australia (Sefa) Head of Community Engagement Sydney, NSW | Social Enterprise Finance Australia (Sefa) Partnerships Executive Melbourne, VIC | Philanthropy Australia Policy & Research Officer Melbourne, VIC | Philanthropy Australia Marketing Officer Melbourne, VIC | Philanthropy Australia IN THE NEWSBushfires generosity will not be betrayed by charities The Australian | 29 Jan 2020 Something to share? |