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Philanthropy and democracy – An Australian perspective

Krystian Seibert, Thursday, 25th July 2019 - Despite the power of philanthropy coming under criticism in recent times, Krystian Seibert argues that in fact, philanthropy plays an increasingly vital role supporting our democracy.…

Philanthropists changing the face of Australia recognised in top awards

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 23rd July 2019 - Art dealer and philanthropist Phillip Bacon AM has taken home this year’s top Australian Philanthropy Award for his contributions to the arts. Bacon, a director at Opera Australia,…

The UK’s super rich are shunning philanthropy

Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th July 2019 - Just one in 10 of the UK’s wealthiest people are regularly giving to charity, according to new research. A report from the Beacon Collaborative estimates that of the 18,000 ultra-high-net-worth…

Jaden Smith celebrates birthday in a different style

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 13th July 2019 - While big-name celebrities often mark their 21st birthday with a glitzy, over-the-top party, Jaden Smith has used the day to grow his work as a budding philanthropist. Smith has …

Record donation to make mental health headway

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 - An institute to detect and treat severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder faster and earlier has launched, thanks to the largest philanthropic…

Getting philanthropy to ‘yoga status’

Louise Kuramoto, Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 - Louise Kuramoto shares five lessons the Australian Communities Foundation learned from a recent trip to the US. It’s often said that philanthropic practice in the US is years ahead…

Changemaker

Leading the next generation of philanthropists and changemakers

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 24th June 2019 - Sarah Wade is the CEO of Kids in Philanthropy, an organisation equipping the next generation with the skills to be changemakers, and making philanthropy accessible for all. She’s…

Philanthropy called to step up support of community-led projects

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th May 2019 - The Australian philanthropy sector is being urged to help fill funding gaps in community-led place-based initiatives, with a number of collaborative projects facing an uncertain…

A moral dilemma: When philanthropy meets inequality

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 28th May 2019 - The moral authority of philanthropy in the face of increasing inequality is the most challenging question facing philanthropy today, says a leading US expert. Dr Jason Franklin,…

Philanthropy powerhouses go public with donation to save WA reefs

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 27th May 2019 - Andrew and Nicola Forrest have revealed they were behind an anonymous multi-million dollar pledge, in a bid to raise awareness of a project aiming to restore the country’s most threatened…

Australian NFPs fight for $50 million birthday giveaway

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 8th May 2019 - Finalists for the Macquarie Group’s $50 million grant have been announced, with five Australian not for profits part of the final 12 vying for the prize. The finalists were selected…

Policy boldness needed to encourage philanthropy

Krystian Seibert, Thursday, 2nd May 2019 - Krystian Seibert does a deep dive into Philanthropy Australia’s policy priorities, ahead of the upcoming election. On 15 April, Philanthropy Australia launched its Policy Priorities…

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