Philanthropy Weekly No images? Click here Issue #327 | 13 May 2022 Speaking the language of social impact This story starts in the republic of Armenia, a developing nation, which became independent 31 years ago with the dissolution of the old Soviet Union. It might seem an odd starting point for a story about the new CEO of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) - Arminé Nalbandian - but on her own admission, her anecdote reveals something about her. Arminé was born in Armenia, educated in Boston, London, and Sydney, and returned to Armenia years later to assist the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia. Arminé didn't speak Russian and found herself sitting at the Cabinet table in Armenia surrounded by men who switched to speaking Russian in her presence. What happened next is something that Arminé says, "you'll find in my character.'' NEWSROOMBLOG: Recognising the vital role of volunteers This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is ‘Better Together’ as we celebrate the power of volunteering to bring people together, build communities and create a better society for everyone, writes Volunteering Australia CEO Mark Pearce in this week's blog. But action is needed now if volunteering is to continue to support communities through the challenges of living with COVID-19 and to ensure volunteering across Australia is effective, inclusive and sustainable for future generations. GRANT ROUNDS AND OPPORTUNITIESFRRR In a Good Place grant round now open The In a Good Place program gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of community-driven projects which directly focus on strengthening mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable community members. Expressions of interest close 25 May. Pathways to Employment Fund grants programThe Pathways to Employment Fund is a flagship grants program of the Inner North Community Foundation with a focus on employment pathways for local people disadvantaged in their access to employment. The Foundation will grant successful organisations up to $20,000 for either single or multi-year projects. Applications close 6 June. IMPACT100 Sydney North grant round now open IMPACT100 Sydney North gives at least one major grant of $100,000 each year. This grant will support a not-for-profit or social enterprise working in the Greater Sydney region who are assisting families, young people and children at risk. Applications close 20 June. Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation youth advisory group Applications are now open for the inaugural Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) Youth Advisory Group. Applications are open to young people aged 18-30 living in or connected to rural and regional Australia. The Youth Advisory Group will function as a forum of youth voices that guide and inform VFFF grantmaking program Backing Young People. Click here to read more. PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA EVENTSWEBINAR 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 Date: 7 June 2022 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: 16 June 2022 JOB VACANCIESDevelopment Officer Sydney | UNSW Board Member Melbourne | Expression Australia Chief Executive Officer Sydney | Northern Rivers Community Foundation Impact Director Sydney | Documentary Australia Impact Manager Sydney | Documentary Australia Partnerships and Evaluation Coordinator Sydney | Documentary Australia IN THE NEWSRE-CYCLED: Bikes refurbished in Queenscliff delighting NT students We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Something to share? |