Philanthropy Weekly No images? Click here 10 Questions with Amanda Martin OAM This week, in 10 Questions, on the eve of the COP26 summit in Glasgow we speak to Amanda Martin OAM, CEO of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, about how every dollar spent on climate action today, means less harm to address in the future. Register to watch the 2021 Australian Philanthropy Awards here. NEWSROOMBLOG: How philanthropy can work with social enterprises for meaningful change Philanthropy has played a leadership role in creating an inclusive, fair and sustainable society, partnering with social enterprise to achieve deep, lasting change. Nicholas Verginis, CEO of Social Enterprise Network Victoria explains how the Victorian Social Enterprise Strategy 2021-25 clarifies how philanthropy can expand its support and bring about historic transformation. STORY: Breaking new ground in treating women’s mental health The idea for Australia’s first women’s-only mental health facility didn’t emerge in a lightbulb moment – it’s a concept that has been widely recognised within clinical circles as having intrinsic benefits by providing a safer, potentially more supportive environment for women. But making it happen? Well, that’s a bit harder. NEWS: Anthem a winner in trying to raise the rate When musician Aya Yves started researching her entry for the JobSeeker Anthem Song Challenge, one thing struck her – how many media stories talked about government benefits leaving the nation’s most vulnerable behind. NEWS: New CEO joins fight against youth homelessness Youth homelessness prevention organisation Kids Under Cover has announced the appointment of experienced homelessness campaigner Stephen Nash as its new CEO. Stephen replaces outgoing Kids Under Cover CEO Jo Swift who has been with the organisation for almost 20 years. PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA EVENTSREGISTER NOW: Australian Philanthropy Awards The best of Australian philanthropy will be celebrated at this year's Australian Philanthropy Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday 16 November 2021. Australian philanthropy has helped lead the way through another challenging year under the strain of the global pandemic. The actions and impact of considered, best practice giving in these difficult times are laying the foundations of how we are building back to a better future. Date: 16 November 2021 SECTOR EVENTSKWM Field Notes: Growing Structured Giving In the next edition of their social impact thought leadership series, KWM will explore Philanthropy Australia’s ‘A Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving’ and discuss opportunities to support and accelerate the practical ideas that the Blueprint provides. Led by KWM’s Chief Executive Partner, Berkeley Cox, the panel features Jack Heath, CEO Philanthropy Australia; Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO of ACOSS; Glyn Davis AC, CEO Paul Ramsay Foundation and Doug Hume, Principal, Consulting at Social Ventures Australia. Date: 12 November 2021 #FutureFestAU - Tech | Trends | Talent To celebrate the Australian launch of the book, Future Philanthropy: The Tech, Trends & Talent Defining New Civic Leadership, and to highlight the Australian based emerging leaders featured within it, this curated event will feature two moderated Q&A’s over two consecutive days, discussing not only the core pillars of the book but also through the lens of Australian philanthropy - where it is, where it’s going and what we might expect over the coming decade. The event will feature Jack Heath, Philanthropy Australia; Dr Wendy Scaife, ACPNS QUT; Krystian Seibert, Swinburne University of Technology; Sarah Moran, Girl Geek Academy, and comments from the author of the book, Ryan Ginard, CFRE. JOB VACANCIESDeputy Chief Executive Officer Sydney | St Vincent's Curran Foundation Chief Executive Officer Melbourne | The Nappy Collective Grants Coordinator Melbourne | Australian Communities Foundation Data & Business Insights Manager Melbourne | Australian Communities Foundation IN THE NEWSNew frontier of young Australians are changing the face of philanthropy We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Something to share? |