Philanthropy Weekly No Images? Click here The New Gen Accelerator Program is a university-designed course for people at the beginning of their philanthropic journey. The program - developed in partnership by Philanthropy Australia and the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) - provides comprehensive guidance through the Australian philanthropic landscape via QUT's cutting edge learning design and the invaluable networks of Philanthropy Australia’s membership. This is a unique opportunity to start your philanthropic journey on the strongest foundations, to maximize the impact of your giving. NEWSROOMFinding the memories behind a new generation of girls’ sport “Traditionally, what used to happen was that we thought everyone does the same thing: we play the same sport. We’re told the same thing. However, that’s not the case. Everyone’s not the same. So, what do girls and women want to encourage them to be physically active and how can we create that environment for them?’’ - Professor Clare Hanlon, the Susan Alberti Women in Sport Chair at Victoria University. Philanthropy, Systems and Change: stories and tools for the future At a recent global fundraisers’ retreat in Australia, there was a moment when the participants came to the agreed realisation that philanthropy’s moment for boldness had arrived. There is an opportunity to determine what that future looks like, but the window is closing. There has never been a more important time for philanthropy. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Checking in on a new strategy To celebrate their 50th anniversary earlier this year, The Ross Trust implemented a new strategy to refocus their granting on biodiversity conservation and educational equality. In the first few months of this new approach they have already approved over $1 million worth of grants, committed $50,000 towards the vital Raise the Rate campaign and played a key role in the development of Philanthropy Australia's new Online Advocacy Toolkit. Find out more about the Ross Trust below. EVENTSRegister for the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific Register to attend the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific 2019 on the 13-14 November, to be part of a committed impact community - intent on changing our world for the better. Engage with the fast-growing impact investing ecosystem through panels and discussions featuring over 70 international and Australian practitioners. JOB VACANCIESIN THE NEWSHomeless legal service revived after funding cut closure In Daily | 30 Oct 2019 Something to share? |