Philanthropy

A new name and visual identity for John and Pauline Gandel’s foundation

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 29, 2021

The Gandel family’s long-standing philanthropic arm, Gandel Philanthropy, is changing its name to Gandel Foundation. ...

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Why grantors should focus on capacity-building to scale impact

Clare JoyceOctober 26, 2021

Programs will only be as good as the organisation implementing them, which is why the move towards capacity-building grants is so important for the nonprofit sector....

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Generosity, compassion and legacy after the bushfires

[email protected]October 25, 2021

With carbon emissions on the agenda and a hot Summer ahead of us, it’s worth looking at how philanthropy can respond to climate-related disasters....

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Grants Wrap – October 2021

Clare JoyceOctober 25, 2021

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants....

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A transformative grant: much-needed good news from the arts industry

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 19, 2021

Arts and culture has been one of the worst-hit sectors in the COVID-19 pandemic. So we should seek inspiration from arts institutions getting results from their fundraising and the organisations who are backing them. ...

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Big picture giving: a marathon, not a sprint

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 12, 2021

What we can learn from Hands Across Canberra about intergenerational wealth transfer and donations that last forever… ...

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Major Giving: timeless principles and emerging trends

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 5, 2021

A new report shares valuable insights that could transform your major gifts program. ...

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Grants Wrap – September 2021

fpanneSeptember 28, 2021

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants....

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A story of transparency and simplicity

Fiona AtkinsonSeptember 28, 2021

How billionaire Jack Dorsey is using a Google spreadsheet to share the story of his mega-gift....

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StreetSmart: smart by name, smart by nature

Fiona AtkinsonSeptember 24, 2021

StreetSmart’s clever initiatives and strong partnerships help them support thousands of people experiencing homelessness every year. Their relationship with Sheridan Australia is just one example of corporate relationships done right....

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How to build an endowment fund

fpanneSeptember 21, 2021

If you are looking to future-proof your nonprofit, an endowment fund could be a good option. Gavan Woinarski will outline how to get donors onboard and successfully launch an endowment fund....

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What does effective philanthropy look like?

fpanneSeptember 21, 2021

Disadvantaged children like Fahim have access to free, life-changing treatment via the Walk for Life project. When Fahim* was born to a rickshaw puller and ...

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Fundraising from space

Fiona AtkinsonSeptember 21, 2021

Two billionaires, four intrepid space tourists, 72,000 donors and $210M raised for a children’s hospital. ...

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How to be brave in your fundraising

Fiona AtkinsonSeptember 13, 2021

The National Justice Project are a not-for-profit willing to go against the grain – here’s what we can learn from them. ...

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Yirranma Place – ‘a place where many create’

Fiona AtkinsonSeptember 8, 2021

The Paul Ramsay Foundation will soon open a for-purpose hub in a historic Sydney building, welcoming tenants who will tackle social problems in innovative ways. ...

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What women want

fpanneAugust 31, 2021

Kimberly Downes discusses recent research about women’s role and influence in philanthropy and the implications that has for engaging women as donors...

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Grants Wrap – August 2021

fpanneAugust 23, 2021

Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Here are some funders with approaching deadlines, provided by Strategic Grants....

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How mountain-top thinking is taking on plastic pollution

Fiona AtkinsonAugust 23, 2021

The Minderoo Foundation’s recent $4.5 million grant to the University of Queensland is part of a carefully planned granting strategy to change our plastics industry before it’s too late. ...

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