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Change at Philanthropy Australia (29/07/2010)
After nearly five years as Chief Executive Officer of Philanthropy Australia, Gina Anderson has decided to step down from her role. The effective date for Gina's resignation is 30 September 2010, and the Council of Philanthropy Australia has appointed a search firm, Boardroom Partners, to handle the process for the recruitment of Gina's successor, which is anticipated will take several months.
Download the media release on Gina Anderson's resignation
The Giving Pledge: Buffett and Gates encourage wealthiest Americans to give (17/06/2010)
Warren Buffett has joined Bill and Melinda Gates in a new campaign urging billionaires to pledge the majority of their wealth to philanthropy, either during their lifetime or after death. The campaign follows meetings they have been holding across America to encourage other billionaire donors to commit at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy.
» Further details on the philanthropyOz Blog
Inquiry into Tax Laws Amendment (Public Benefit Test) Bill 2010 (15/06/2010)
Philanthropy Australia has submitted comments in response to the Inquiry into Tax Laws Amendment (Public Benefit Test) Bill 2010.
Download the letter to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee
» Available on the submissions page
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The Philanthropy Australia Conference 2010: Philanthropy at the Tipping Point? will be held 31 August - 1 September, 2010 in Melbourne. REGISTER NOW through the Philanthropy Australia Conference website. |
- Philanthropy:
- The planned and structured giving of money, time, information, goods and services, voice and influence to improve the wellbeing of humanity and the community.
Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy and is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Our Members are trusts and foundations, families and individuals who want to make a difference through their own philanthropy and to encourage others to become philanthropists.
Our mission is to represent, grow and inspire an effective and robust philanthropic sector for the community.
We encourage you to use this website as a launching pad into the community of philanthropy, making use of it as both a resource and networking tool. Both those new to the sector and those seeking the most up-to-date and exhaustive information will find this site invaluable.
Most importantly, Philanthropy Australia encourages you to partake in the joy of giving - be it financial or otherwise.