The 2017 Australian Philanthropy Awards will take place tomorrow in Melbourne (following our Annual General Meeting). You can follow the event on Twitter with the hashtag #PAawards

Because recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, we advocate that at the time of the disaster, people – and institutions –consider splitting their donations. We suggest that 40% goes to immediate emergency assistance, and 60% toward medium and long-term recovery, writes Natalie Egleton, FRRR. More >

Philanthropy benefits from various tax concessions but they will only be maintained if the community respects and values the role of philanthropy rather than questions its motives. If cracks start to appear and people start to wonder whether philanthropy is actually philanthropy, then a backlash could occur, resulting from a loss of legitimacy.

Kneejerk reactions can lead to the introduction of highly restrictive and disproportionate regulations or the loss of tax concessions, writes Krystian Seibert, Philanthropy Australia. More >

Join us for a one hour webinar on Thursday 13 April with UK-based Director of Innovation and Development at New Philanthropy Capital, Tris Lumley. Tris will discuss creating meaningful measurement and collaboration. $50 for non-Members. More >

What effect may President Trump have on Australian philanthropy? In this Hot Topic webinar on Thursday 27 April, three experts will explore potential impacts on endowment funds and investment returns related to the policy pronouncements of the Trump Administration. $50 for non-Members. More >

🔒Premium This week in philanthropy, we're featuring a new research partnership that is leading the charge to better understand and improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education outcomes, particularly for women and girls. More >

Development Manager, Monkey Baa Theatre Company (NSW)
Development Associate, University of Sydney (NSW)
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