Mental health fundraising shortfall: meet the philanthropists finding answers

fpanneFebruary 24, 2020

Mental health fundraising shortfalls are a major challenge for Australia. Now two leading philanthropists in the space are offering their solutions....

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Philanthropy’s vital role in tackling the climate crisis

fpanneFebruary 10, 2020

With the climate crisis now intensifying bushfires and droughts across Australia, it’s time to examine how philanthropy can help....

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Greater Charitable Foundation 2020 funding round opens

Clare JoyceFebruary 5, 2020

Greater Charitable Foundation is offering grants of $30,000 up to $250,000 for charities working to improve the life outcomes of families and communities....

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Funding outliers: Ramaciotti Foundations approach a milestone

Clare JoyceJanuary 30, 2020

From the ground-breaking work of Professor Graeme Clark developing the cochlear implant to Ian Frazer and Jian Zhou’s HPV Vaccine, funding from the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations has been instrumental in nurturing the work of medical researchers across Australia....

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Will bushfire giving affect the fundraising of non-bushfire-related causes?

fpanneJanuary 20, 2020

As a firestorm of donations is unleashed by bushfire appeals, some non-bushfire causes are left feeling out in the cold and nervous about their fundraising efforts. Jeremy Bradshaw investigates....

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Duchess of Cornwall makes donation to help to bushfire-affected Australians

Clare JoyceJanuary 16, 2020

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has made a donation to provide practical help to Australians affected by the bushfires....

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Minderoo Foundation pledges $70 million for bushfire efforts

Clare JoyceJanuary 9, 2020

The donation comes as Australia faces an unprecedented bushfire season that so far has burned more than 10 million hectares, claimed 29 lives, more than 2,000 homes and decimated livestock and wildlife populations....

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Philanthropy helps Black Cockatoo take flight

Clare JoyceDecember 10, 2019

A new play gives voice to an important but forgotten Aboriginal sporting hero, Johnny Mullagh....

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Leading philanthropists to speak at the Generosity Forum in 2020

fpanneDecember 9, 2019

Top philanthropists, trusts and foundations, including Menzies Foundation, Gandel Philanthropy, Ian Potter Foundation and Wheelton Philanthropy, presenting at Australia’s leading philanthropy summit in 2020. ...

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A circle of friends

fpanneDecember 2, 2019

How a group of mates came together to help Aboriginal artists in the Kimberley return young people to country....

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Themes in European philanthropy

[email protected]December 2, 2019

A revealing tour of philanthropic institutions in Sweden, Germany and Poland....

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Vedran Drakulic wins Not-For-Profit Executive of the Year

Clare JoyceNovember 28, 2019

CEO of Gandel Philanthropy, Vedran Drakulic, won the accolade at CEO Magazine’s 2019 Executive of the Year Awards....

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Early funding support to empower the Indigenous ‘genesis generation’

Clare JoyceNovember 28, 2019

With closing the gap between financial capability of Indigenous Australians and the rest of the population proving difficult, a new tool developed by an Indigenous NFP may set the ground for a new level of education and support....

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Private sector support of the arts estimated at $608 million

Clare JoyceNovember 25, 2019

Private sector support of the arts in Australia is on the rise but only one quarter of arts organisations have dedicated fundraising staff....

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How philanthropy can make bold moves to change the world

Clare JoyceNovember 6, 2019

A new report has found that to really achieve positive impact via systems change, foundations first need to work on themselves....

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Why aren’t philanthropists and corporates funding mental health?

Clare JoyceOctober 29, 2019

A survey of 56 philanthropists and corporate foundations outlines the reasons why funders are avoiding mental health causes and what needs to change....

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Grants Wrap – November

Clare JoyceOctober 16, 2019

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

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Terry Snow donates $20 million to Canberra Grammar School

Clare JoyceOctober 14, 2019

The gift from the former student will fund a new auditorium, music department and library as well as a new Indigenous scholarship....

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Get inspired with St.George

[email protected]October 9, 2019

How St.George Foundation structures its grants program, and tips to make your application stand out....

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Collaborative funding model drives job creation

Clare JoyceSeptember 25, 2019

Four social enterprises – Jigsaw, The Bread & Butter Project, YMCA ReBuild and STREAT – will be the first to benefit from a new collaborative funding model led by Westpac Foundation....

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