BLOG: New centre to examine important reconciliation matters

A new centre for national reconciliation that aims to advance national industry, community and academic understandings of reconciliation and will help lead national systemic change launches next week. In this blog, the Centre's Executive Director Professor Andrew Gunstone explains the background to the Centre and its plans for reconciliation.

CELEBRATION: Inaugural ARTS Impact WA grants provide support for the arts  

On Tuesday night, the brand-new collaborative giving group, ARTS Impact WA held its inaugural grant event, distributing two grants of $100,000 and four of $10,000. The donations were a response to the challenges faced by the arts and cultural community generally, but also reflecting the impact of the COVID pandemic on the sector.

NEWS: New appointments from across the sector

As we wrap up the first half of 2022, here are some of the latest executive appointments across the sector. 

• Christine Nixon AO, APM, appointed Chair of Leadership Victoria
• Hugh de Kretser appointed CEO of Yoorrook Justice Commission
• Melanie Noden appointed CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services
• Louisa Graham appointed CEO of Australian Scholarships Foundation 
• Thea Stinear appointed CEO of Cool Australia

Find out more about each of these appointments below.

WEBINAR: Foundation Maps: Australia - Maps 101 ​​​​​​

At this webinar, we will give you an overview of the Foundation Maps: Australia (FMA) platform and data sharing process, introduce you to the key features of FMA and focus on the importance of how data sharing and access to illuminate our giving ecosystem.

Date: Thursday 2 June
Time: 9 - 10am AEST
Format: Online

WEBINAR SERIES: Putting disability at the centre of philanthropy’s inclusion conversation

Philanthropy has the opportunity to help remove existing barriers and to innovate with people with disability to ensure that Australia becomes more equitable and inclusive. In this webinar, we will examine data to understand what can be done and hear about some of the programs that are already underway. 

Speakers 

Dr Kirsty Nowlan - CEO, The Achieve Foundation
Graeme Innes AM - Lawyer, Author, Company Director and Former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Corene Strauss - CEO, Australian Network on Disability
Kathryn Marshall - Head of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Julia Limb - Chair of the Limb Family Foundation, and Director of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network. 

Date: Tuesday 7 June
Time: 12 - 1.15pm AEST
Format: Online

WORKSHOP: Paying What It Takes Workshop 2 - Practical full-cost funding for NFPs and Funders​​​​​​

We know that organisations being funded for the full cost of creating impact is important. But how can funders or NFPs know what the full cost actually is? This workshop, for both funders and NFPs, will explore what capabilities organisations need to be effective and how to pay for it.

Date: Thursday 16 June
Time: 11am - 1pm AEST
Format: Online

EARLY BIRD: Philanthropy Australia National Conference

Join us at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference ‘For the Love of Humanity: People, Place and Planet’ on 6-8 September, as we come together to become more connected, better informed and truly inspired for the next stage of philanthropy’s embrace of humanity. 

Early bird tickets are available now. 

Date: 6-8 September 2022
Location: International Convention Centre, Sydney

AIDN and Good Business Foundation presents: Addressing Global Issues with Impact Investing

In the first of a three-part virtual series, an expert panel will discuss the principles, opportunities and barriers of impact investing to address the development outcomes of poverty alleviation, greater global equity and climate change.

Date: Tuesday 31 May
Time: 10am AEST
Format: Online

MWF - What Women Want "In Conversation" Event

Listen to Tania Farha, CEO of Safe and Equal, Jeanette Large, CEO of Women's Property Initiative and Dr Emily Porter, Senior Research Fellow at Brotherhood of St Laurence discuss the issues of family violence, women's homelessness and economic security. Moderated by Julie Reilly AM, CEO of Australians Investing in Women. Cost $25.

Date: Thursday 9 June
Time: 6 - 9pm AEST
Location: Perpetual Private, Level 29 South Tower,
525 Collins Street Melbourne