Philanthropists ask: Can we forge a better future?
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
Australia’s biggest gathering of philanthropists, which drew more than 1200 delegates to Brisbane…
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Why winning philanthropic support is complicated
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
Experts in Australian philanthropy say there are stark differences between philanthropic money and…
Tips for cultivating the support of Australia’s biggest private donors
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
One of Australia’s foremost fundraising observers says Australian not-for-profits must get the…
Larger financial gifts come with strings attached, but that’s just the price of entry: philanthropy chief
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
As direct giving dries up, charities face growing dependence on big donors and negotiating the…
Is your board treating philanthropy as a relationship or a transaction?
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
Charities reported $14.8 billion in donations and bequests last financial year, the second-highest…
Should you give to an arrogant beggar?
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
My father often googles my name, and as a result, years ago, I received a surprising gift in the…
Evelyn is redesigning what’s possible for women leaders
Posted on 17 Sep 2026
Where Evelyn Mugisha grew up in rural Uganda, the subjects and careers considered suitable for…
Philanthropy Australia conference sets sights on creating a more generous country
Posted on 09 Sep 2026
A global gathering of philanthropists in Brisbane this week is aiming to tackle society’s biggest…
Women are winning attention for giving billions, but top honours are elusive
Posted on 09 Sep 2026
Media attention about women's philanthropy has more than doubled in three years, according to new…
NFP leader calls time on ‘master–servant’ relationship with funders
Posted on 26 Aug 2026
Sector leader Violet Roumeliotis has called on funders to stop treating not-for-profit…
Constraint, permission and leadership: the ingredients of innovation
Posted on 13 Aug 2026
As a teenager, I attended summer camp for seven years, first spending two weeks at a time camping…
Why most NFPs aren’t ready to innovate
Posted on 13 Aug 2026
Not-for-profits are full of people with great ideas, but that doesn’t mean they are set up for…
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