He claims: “We have a pretty pathetic record in Australia of rich people giving money!”

The directory, which lists 170 companies, documents the contribution of Australian business to the community. 

The most comprehensive research on philanthropy in Australia to date, it finds Australians and businesses are giving and volunteering more than ever before, contributing more than $11 billion in 2004.

It makes changes to Private Prescribed Funds, including some changes recommended by the sector. PPFs are now known as Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs).

To mark the 10th birthday, philanthropist and executive chair of HSC & Company, Phil Hayes-St Clair, shares his thoughts on what the next 10 years will hold.

Fundraising Research and Consulting (FR&C) updates its list of Australian donors who have given over $1 million to include more than 200 individuals and families –  including eight who donated more than $100 million.

“Their introduction over 13 years ago, combined with the more recent jump in large and public gifts, has provided philanthropy in Australia its biggest leap forward in many decades,” says report author, John McLeod.

The Power of Advocacy, produced by Philanthropy Australia, makes the case for philanthropic support for advocacy and argues that funding policy advocacy can be an effective way to address complex social and environmental challenges. 

The value of tax-deductible donations drops for the first time since the global financial crisis, with fewer Australians giving, and giving lower amounts.

Nearly 90 per cent of Australian grantmakers step up in support of charities during COVID-19, with a new survey showing the country’s top trusts and foundations are giving more than ever.