Conference 2012 Update: New Keynote Andrew Forrest & Pre-Conference Seminar Registrations Open (15 May 12)
We're pleased to announce that philanthropist and Fortescue Metals Group Chairman Andrew Forrest will be joining the conference program as Keynote speaker.
Registrations for the Philanthropy 101 Pre-Conference Seminar are now open, and the draft conference Program has been updated.
Further reading on the philanthropyOz Blog

Taxation stats show another drop in giving (2 May 12)
The ATO has released Taxation Statistics 2009-10. The figures show that while the number of Australians claiming a tax deduction for charitable giving increased in the 09-10 year there was a significant decrease in the amount given.
Further reading on the philanthropyOz Blog

Guest Blog: The Foundation Project - a new initiative for common reporting & acquittal forms (24 Apr 12)
The purpose of the project is to support the work of the Australian not for profit sector by examining opportunities for coordinating the application and reporting processes for small grants (<$25,000) of philanthropic organisations.
The key outputs from The Foundation Project are a set of core principles for grant application and reporting information and a common application form and acquittal report for small grants.
Further reading on the philanthropyOz Blog

New Philanthropy Australia Strategic Plan 2012 - 2014, plus AGM speeches (19 Apr 12)
Philanthropy Australia's new Strategic Plan 2012 - 2014: A More Giving Australia is now available to download. The Plan was released at our 2012 AGM, where President Bruce Bonyhady reported on achievements against the previous Strategic Plan and outlined the Strategic Plan for the next three years.
» Download Philanthropy Australia's Strategic Plan 2012 - 2014
» Download Bruce Bonyhady's 2012 AGM speech

At the Luncheon after the AGM, Dr Peter Yule gave a fascinating talk on the lives of W L Baillieu and Sir Ian Potter, and discussed similarities and differences in their lives and their involvement in philanthropy.
» Download Dr Peter Yule's address

Guest Blog: Include a charity - a welcome initiative (29 Mar 12)
Guest blogger Dr Christopher Baker, Research Fellow at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy, writes on the Include a Charity campaign, and the 'Giving Australia' Report (2005) that resulted last year in the World Giving Index rating Australia amongst the most 'giving' countries in the world. But how and why are Australians giving, and what is the impact of those leaving funds to charity in wills and bequests?
Further reading on the philanthropyOz Blog

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