Philanthropy Weekly No Images? Click here Issue #206 | 10 October 2019 Mobilising mainstream communities and institutions to eliminate povertyJoin us in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney in November for an extraordinary opportunity to hear from Abigail Paul Scott from the UK’s Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and be part of the conversation on how to mobile mainstream communities and institutions to eliminate poverty. From its establishment in 1904, the JRF has always been (and still is) famous for its pioneering approach to understanding the root causes of social problems and addressing poverty. Abigail is driving JRF’s strategy to reframe the public conversation, narratives and attitudes towards some of the most marginalised people and communities in the UK. Abigail will be joined by a panel of local experts to discuss philanthropy's role in solving poverty. NEWSROOMThe fundamental things still apply after 40 years of giving Across the broad canvas of Eva and Marc Besen’s philanthropy, three themes emerge: a desire to redress disadvantage, a deep commitment to the Jewish community and, the role that arts and culture can play in nurturing creativity and connecting and inspiring communities. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Highlighting 10 ways philanthropy is housing Australians on #WorldHomelessDay (10/10) Housing affordability in Australia has become dire, particularly in Australia’s two largest cities. At our last census, 116,427 Australians were recorded as homeless, an increase of 13.7 per cent in five years. This article - written by Erin Dolan, Program Manager: Homelessness & Affordable Housing at Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation - shows how philanthropy is rising to the challenge and housing Australians. Making the remote Top End accessible to givers Three of the eight Cape York Partnership entities - that exist to empower First Nations families through health, education, employment, language and leadership - will showcase their great work at the Partnership’s first live crowd-funding event, in Sydney in two week's time. Peers prepare for innovative approach to grantmaking The Paul Ramsay Foundation and Philanthropy Australia have brought 10 organisations together to take part in the final stage of a unique peer-to-peer philanthropy initiative that will feature each of them working together on projects to break the cycle of disadvantage. POLICY & ADVOCACYPhilanthropy that takes on the big picture While in Canberra for the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit last month, CivicAction's Sevaun Palvetzian spoke to Radio National's Tom Switzer about why action needs to come from all corners of society to address the real challenges of housing affordability, sex trafficking, the future of work and extreme weather. RESOURCESNot-for-profit Law webinar program NFP Law has recently released their webinar program for the remainder of the year. These webinars are a great resource, with the most recent additions covering topics including employment law, volunteering with vulnerable clients, Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and financial reporting. FUNDINGAustralia re-imagined: ACF Impact Fund 2019 Australian Communities Foundation is excited to share with you the projects that will be put forward for funding in this year's Impact Fund Large Grants Round. Come along to The Wheeler Centre on Thursday 24 October to hear about the inspiring initiatives shaping Australia and learn how you can be part of making a difference. JOB VACANCIESDirector of Development Brisbane QLD | QUT IN THE NEWSAustralian business icon Ann Sherry on driving change through opportunity The CEO Magazine | 9 Oct 2019 Something to share? |