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Philanthropy can support the village that raises the child

Jodi Kennedy, Monday, 23rd January 2023 - While we saw an increase in giving from charitable trusts during FY22, we experienced a decrease in funding coming via bequests – which amplifies the important role that structured giving plays in generating sustainable funding for the sector, says

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It’s a P-squared year

Kristy Muir, Friday, 13th January 2023 - Professor Kristy Muir, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, explains how she'll approach the new year.

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For-purpose grants over $100K increase, but overall drop in philanthropy: Equity Trustees

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 - A key sector report indicates an uptick in funding for faith-based, biodiversity and climate change organisations, while human services, arts and animal welfare took a hit.

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Workplace giving could help reach philanthropy goal

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 - The rate of workplace giving is stagnating, but the government believes it can turn the situation around and help it become key to reaching national philanthropic giving targets.

Trust, outcomes and communication: why are major donors still chasing information from their beneficiaries?

Jo Garner, Wednesday, 16th November 2022 - With conferences and workshops back in the calendars, following a period of increased need from the for-purpose sector, it is unfortunate to hear stories from funders that can only be described as lacklustre relationship management.

Relationships, trust, and community: the journey of a First Nations-led funder

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 9th November 2022 - From building trust with community, to considering the source of funding, Koondee Woonga-gat Toor-rong is doing philanthropy differently.

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Do local not for profits truly benefit from convenings of big global foundations?

Ryan Ginard, Wednesday, 2nd November 2022 - The convening of big global foundations can inspire local action on social issues, argues author Ryan Ginard.

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Subak Australia funds the climate fight

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 31st October 2022 - Through data sharing and intensive acceleration, Subak Australia is funding the new generation of climate-focused not for profits.

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Advisors must better understand philanthropy: Perpetual

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 24th October 2022 - Investment fund says a better understanding of philanthropy in the financial services sector could improve the effectiveness of giving.

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Innovative new philanthropic platform asking donors to buy research

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 19th October 2022 - At Buying Time, donors can purchase one hour of medical research for $48 and choose where they want their impact to be directed.

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