Philanthropy Weekly No images? Click here Historic donation shows joy of giving In the long list of cultural gifts to the nation, the $100 million donation from Lindsay and Paula Fox for the NGV Contemporary project stands as a new benchmark, and is the latest instance of the family’s philanthropy, which has covered the arts, housing, education, and medical research. Philanthropy Australia CEO Jack Heath described the donation as “…underlining the power of giving to make a defining contribution to how we live and experience the world around us. This donation is not just a commitment to a new cultural precinct but also an expression of the joy the Fox family feel in giving. As Lindsay Fox said: ‘You never go broke by giving,'’’ Mr Heath said. NEWSROOMBLOG: Harnessing technology for better granting outcomes Grant making software, at its best, should be a tool which results in spending increasingly less time on transactional administration work. It will free up precious resources and time for grantees and funders to undertake the work that really matters, Julia Steele Scott, CEO Grant Toolbox/JM Philanthropy, writes in this week's blog. ADVOCACY: Labor commits to charity sector development plan The Federal Labor Opposition has committed to establishing a Not-for-profit Sector Expert Reference Panel to work with Treasury, business, philanthropy, volunteering and other key stakeholders to produce a Charity Sector Development Plan. CELEBRATION: Pushing boundaries, shifting the status quo: The Impact Fund celebrates five years of collective achievements More than 230 funders, grant partners and philanthropic peers came together to celebrate the fifth anniversary and game-changing achievements of Australian Communities Foundation’s flagship collective giving initiative, the Impact Fund. “While individually it might feel hard to effect change, collectively it’s possible,” said Maree Sidey, Australian Communities Foundation CEO. RESOURCE: AVPN Philanthropy Handbook "If the next decade of social investment is to be the Asian decade of social investment, it is vital that philanthropic capital is unlocked and philanthropists take joint action.'' That's the message from Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, in the foreword to the Philanthropy Handbook: Giving Effectively: from Singapore to Asia Pacific, that was released this week. NEWS: New appointments from across the sector As we return from the Easter break, here are three of the latest executive appointments across the sector.
Find out more about each of these appointments below. GRANT ROUNDS AND OPPORTUNITIESSocial Impact Evaluation Principles and Practices The course aims to provide a broad overview of key skills relating to evaluation and impact measurement while equipping participants with the skills to foster a learning culture, where evaluation is used to prove and improve the impact of programs and services. The opportunity consists of three full-day sessions over three months. It is designed for those in a leadership or board position within the not-for-profit or social enterprise sphere in Queensland. Registrations close 25 April. Inner North Report – Action grants program This action grants program aims to provide funds for qualified organisations who believe that they can improve community impact. Funded organisations through this program will receive grants up to $5,000. Applications close 6 May. ISIF Asia grant round now open ISIF Asia grants ranging from USD 30,000 to USD 150,000, support Internet development projects in three areas: infrastructure, inclusion and knowledge. Applications close 15 May. FRRR In a Good Place grant round now open The program aims to support a range of approaches that are preventative or responsive in nature, reduce social isolation by increasing social participation, and reduce stigma surrounding mental health by encouraging open discussion. Applications close 25 May. Click here to read more. PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA EVENTSPOSTPONED: COVID-19 and beyond – NFP recovery collaboration project research launch One of the speakers in the webinar ‘COVID-19 and beyond’ was unable to attend yesterday due to unforeseen circumstances. We therefore had to cancel the event and postpone it to a later date. If you have already registered for this webinar, we kindly ask that you update your calendar to reflect the change and hold on to your virtual ticket. We will do our best to reschedule it in the near future and let you know as soon as the date is confirmed. WEBINAR: Philanthropy and technology - forging a different kind of collaboration Technology has become the great enabler of our time. It allows us to capture and analyse data to inform our decision making and it can automate and streamline philanthropic processes. But knowing where to start can be challenging. Where do you find the relevant data and how do you interpret it to meet your needs? How can you harness technology to help deliver greater impact for everyone? Speakers Jack Heath - CEO, Philanthropy Australia Date: 3 May 2022 SECTOR EVENTSPart 3: The Compelling Case for Global Giving In the third and final session of The Compelling Case for Global Giving, AIDN and Philanthropy Australia host a discussion where you get to hear from those on the 'giving side' to find out what they look for when funding international projects. 2022 Welcoming Australia Symposium The Welcoming Australia Symposium brings together international, national and local practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and civic leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of migration, settlement, cultural diversity and inclusion. JOB VACANCIESPhilanthropy Manager Adelaide | Solstice Media Philanthropy Executive, Private Giving Melbourne | Arts Centre Melbourne IN THE NEWSDisaster resilience – what does it mean for charities? We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Something to share? |