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Oxford University receives £150 million gift to help share humanities with the world

Luke Michael, Friday, 21st June 2019 - A US philanthropist has made the largest single donation to Oxford University “since the Renaissance”, as part of a plan to transform the way the institution teaches and researches humanities.

Aussies urged to think before they give

Luke Michael, Monday, 17th June 2019 - Australian donors are putting children at risk of harm by supporting overseas projects without applying proper scrutiny, a child protection expert warns.

Philanthropists find their perfect match

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 5th June 2019 - The University of Queensland (UQ) is working with philanthropists to raise $30 million for disadvantaged students through a new scholarship matching initiative.

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.

Aussies urged to help rural communities doing it tough

Luke Michael, Thursday, 16th May 2019 - Australians are being encouraged to give generously to rural charities before the end of the financial year, with fears regional communities are being neglected in favour of major city-based charities.

Forrests set Australian donation record… again

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 7th May 2019 - Australian philanthropists Andrew and Nicola Forrest hope a record $655 million donation to their Minderoo Foundation will help inspire a culture of philanthropy in the Asia-Pacific region.

Forrest Makes Philanthropic History with $400M Donation

Contributor, Monday, 22nd May 2017 - Australia has received its largest philanthropic donation to date from a living Australian.

Inaugural Philanthropy Leaders Named

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 2nd September 2014 - High-profile Queensland entrepreneur and corporate philanthropist Alan English has won the 2014 inaugural Philanthropy Leader of the Year award, while newcomer Michael Gonski, a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills law firm, has been award Emerging Phi

TOP 200 Aussie Philanthropists

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th June 2013 - It's a regular topic of discussion in Australian philanthropy: how much do wealthy Australians give - and is it enough? The answers can be found in a new list of Australia’s Top 200 philanthropists.

Philanthropy and the World’s High Net Worth Individuals

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th July 2007 - The wealthiest individuals in the world gave more than $285-billion to charity in 2006, according to the 2007 World Wealth Report, an annual look at the financial practices of high-net worth individuals (HNWIs).

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