What is disrupting the way we promote the common good in our community? Can grant-giving be disruptive? Or is for-purpose business the way of the future? This debate - recorded at our 2016 National Conference in Sydney - includes speakers on both sides of the burning question... is philanthropy future ready? Watch >

The Hot Topic Live Webinar Series will provide our Members and Associates with free access to a panel of experts on a current social and/or philanthropic burning issue. You’ll also be able to share your views and engage in conversation about the topic.

And, to make sure the topic is relevant to our membership, you get to choose what we cover! Simply vote below for the topic you’d most like to hear about. It’s that simple.

Please click to vote (only one click is required  to record your vote):

• Melbourne CBD’s solution to homelessness  – Is this the best we can do?
• The Trump Effect – What will it mean for Philanthropy in Australia?
• Corpuses – Is now the right time to spend down?

The topic with the most votes will be presented as a live webinar 1pm (AET) Thursday 27 April 2017.

"We have seen a significant growth and shift in the philanthropic
sector over the past few years towards increased engagement, increased collaboration, as evidenced by the increase in co-funding opportunities, and increased measurement of impact." - Sarah Davies, CEO. More >

The impact of giving is immense in more than dollar terms, both for the recipient and for the giver. But the decreasing giving participation rate is a concerning trend that needs to be monitored, write Wendy Scaife and Christopher Baker. More >

The Giving and volunteering in culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous communities report was published to assist the work of the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership. Both culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous Communities are strongly involved in volunteering and giving. 

🔒Premium What can we learn from the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership's work, and what role can philanthropy play to grow Australian social enterprises, so we can better harness the power of the market and business to address the most pressing social challenges? More >

CEO, United Way Ballarat & The Ballarat Foundation (VIC)
Research and Partnerships Coordinator, Deakin University (VIC)
Fundraising Development Manager, Smiling Mind (VIC)
Financial Accountant, Social Ventures Australia (NSW)
Project Officer Education, Social Ventures Australia (VIC)

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• Events & Administration Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of Philanthropy Australia’s member-focused national events and to provide administrative support to the NSW & ACT team.
   
• New Generation of Giving Program Officer to support Philanthropy Australia and the New Generation of Giving network to advance more and better philanthropy in Australia.

​Applications close on Monday 20 March 2017.

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