Philanthropy Weekly No images? Click here Taking philanthropy “to dream’’ John Harding was living in Sydney, plying his trade as an actor, director and playwright, when he returned to Melbourne, looking for a new challenge. He wasn’t particularly interested in full-time work until he saw an advertisement at the Koori Heritage Trust for a philanthropic intern. As John remembers it, that was the first time he became aware of a role for an Indigenous person to become involved in philanthropy. NEWSROOMBLOG: How to hit a COVID curveball for a community home run In our blog this week, Dominic Sullivan, a director of the PAYCE Foundation, shows how the Kick Start youth employment program’s inspired response to the pandemic proves community-engaged philanthropy can be a force for optimism. NEWS: Mixed picture of national giving The latest Australian Tax Office data on national giving reveals a mixed picture of increased overall donations from the nation’s taxpayers but a 40-year low in the percentage of those taxpayers claiming a donation. SECTOR NEWS: Lisa Grinham takes on new role as CEO of St. George Foundation Lisa Grinham takes up a new position as CEO of St. George Foundation, which includes the Bank of Melbourne Foundation and BankSA Foundation, after serving as CEO at Good2Give for 11 years. OPPORTUNITIESJOIN OUR TEAM: Salesforce Administrator We’re currently seeking applications for the position of Salesforce Administrator to ensure that the organisation is maximising efficiency and capitalising on the full features and benefits of Salesforce based on the various internal user group needs. Applications close 22 September 2021. Westpac Social Change Fellowship Applications now open Applications for the 2021 Westpac Social Change Fellowships are now open. Ten Fellowships, valued up to $50,000 each, are available to individuals from any sector who are leading positive social change. The Fellowship offers passionate changemakers the opportunity to invest in their own growth and leadership development. Applications close 30 September 2021. PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA EVENTSWebinar series: Voice and choice for self-determination Decolonisation is an emotive issue and the process of unravelling past wrongs is complex and often gets stuck in the political debate. The interdependence of our society is now inescapable but those at the top can be blind to the solutions that work for everyone. We need to seek these solutions from within the Indigenous community and use money to facilitate relationships, close the divide and help Indigenous communities to thrive. Whilst not always comfortable, philanthropy needs to consider where its money has come from, where it is held, invested, and managed and how it is allocated and spent. In this webinar we will examine how philanthropy is and can respond to the call for self-determination and the tensions that exist within the system. Date: 14 September 2021 Webinar series: Australian Philanthropy’s Pledge - One year on In March 2020, we launched Australian Philanthropy’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis, a public statement outlining eleven key principles for philanthropic funders to adapt within their own funding context to support grantees and partners. Eighteen months on, this webinar will explore how practice has shifted as a result of the pandemic and reflect on the lessons learned and opportunities that we can take forward to support greater outcomes and impact. Date: 9 September 2021 Webinar series: The road ahead - The future of philanthropy in Australia In this webinar, Leading Philanthropist Carol Schwartz AO will reflect on the growing inequalities and injustices across our communities, and the important role of philanthropy in strengthening gender equality, creativity, sustainability and social justice within our society. Jack Heath, CEO of Philanthropy Australia, will share a progress update of Philanthropy Australia’s Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving, the 2022-2024 Strategy and the peak body’s role in shaping the future of philanthropy in Australia. Jack will be joined by Philanthropy Australia Board Members Anthony Cavanagh, Caroline Stewart and Joe Skrzynski AO to discuss the road ahead. Date: 6 October 2021 JOB VACANCIESSalesforce Administrator Melbourne | Philanthropy Australia Practice Development Lead Flexible | Health Justice Australia Research and Evaluation Lead Country Advisor, Australia Australia | Give2Asia Development Manager - Major Gifts Sydney | NGO Recruitment Corporate Partnerships Specialist Sydney | ActionAid Australia IN THE NEWSNCCA accept world’s first cryptocurrency philanthropy to an arts institution We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Something to share? |