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Philanthropy Peak Supports Work of Twiggy Forrest

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th July 2015 -  Donor peak body Philanthropy Australia has thrown its support behind mining magnate and philanthropist Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest after an ABC Four Corners report on the falling value of his charities which are linked to the price of iron ore.

Ethical Community Grants Open

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th July 2015 -  Superannuation and investment company, Australian Ethical is offering funding to Australian Not for Profit organisations, social enterprises and community projects as part of its 2015 Community Grants program.

QLD Giving Circle Grant

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 -  Brisbane-based giving circle, Women & Change is offering a grant of up to $50,000 to a Queensland charity that is providing social welfare support to disadvantaged members of the community.

Gandel Community Grants Open

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 16th July 2015 -  One of Australia's largest independent philanthropic family funds, Gandel Philanthropy, is calling on eligible Not for Profit organisations to apply for its Community grants.

Trusts and Foundations Join Snowballing Divestment Movement

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th July 2015 -  One hundred international trusts, foundations and family offices worth over $5 billion have signed the global Divest Invest Philanthropy pledge, committing to divest themselves of fossil fuels and invest in the low carbon economy.

University Delivers ‘Experiential Giving’

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 14th July 2015 -  Students from Swinburne University of Technology will gain real life experience in philanthropy and grant-making by determining how to allocate $10,000 as part of the University’s Master of Social Investment and Philanthropy.

$41 Billion Charity Pledge

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd July 2015 -  A Saudi Prince has made one of the biggest philanthropic pledges ever, vowing to give away his entire $41 billion fortune.

Magistrate Leaves University $4 Million

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 2nd July 2015 -  A former Magistrate and staff member at Melbourne University has left her former employer a gift of $4 million.

BLOG: The Strategic Philanthropist

Suhit Anantula, Tuesday, 23rd June 2015 -  Strategy and innovation is not just for the organisations that create new products and services focused on social change. It is for the philanthropist too writes social change strategist, Suhit Anantula.

Environmental Orgs Given $25,000

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 23rd June 2015 -  Six global initiatives that aim to boost sustainability and protect the environment around the world will share in almost $25,000 worth of grants from an Australian Not for Profit organisation.
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