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New 2010 Governance Seminar Dates Announced

We have also finalised new dates in early 2010  for the Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminars, also run by Philanthropy Australia’s Treasurer, David Ward:

• Sydney: Tuesday 16 March 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm

• Melbourne: Thursday 18 March 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm

This seminar covers broader trustee issues and governance, though does touch on new Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) guidelines.

For PAF-focussed governance, we suggest registering for the PAF Governance Workshop instead.

For more information, booking forms and to register your interest, please visit the Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminars page.

New 2010 PAF Governance Workshop Dates Announced

New dates for early 2010 have been finalised for the Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) Governance Workshops, run by Philanthropy Australia’s Treasurer, David Ward:

• Sydney: Wednesday 10 February 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm

• Melbourne: Thursday 11 February 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm

For more information, booking forms and to register your interest, please visit the PAF Governance Workshops page.

New 2010 Grantseeker Workshop Dates Announced

We have finalised Grantseeker Workshop dates for the beginning of 2010, including one to be held in Adelaide:

• Melbourne: Wednesday 10 February 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Adelaide: Thursday 18 February 2010, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
• Sydney: Thursday 18 March 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Melbourne: Tuesday 13 April 2010, 9:30am - 12:30pm

For more information and booking forms please see the Grantseeker Workshops page.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation calling for applications

If your organisation is a not-for-profit charity serving at least part of the Melbourne metropolitan area, if it possesses Deductible Gift Recipient status and is covered under Item 1 of the table in Section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, you can apply for a 2010 General Grant or a Major Grant to assist your organisation’s work for the community.

Applications focusing on the areas of health and human care are encouraged, especially those that address one or more of the priorities of homelessness, youth and ageing. Other categories such as those for the environment, arts, sport and education will also be considered.

The General Grant application form can be downloaded from www.lmcf.org.au.

For Major Grants you will need to email grants@lmcf.org.au or ring 03 9633 0021 to obtain an Expression of Interest form.

Applications for General Grants must be lodged at the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne by 5 p.m. on Wednesday 31 March 2010.

Holiday Office Closure

Please note that Philanthropy Australia’s Melbourne and Sydney offices will both be closed from Monday 21 December 2009, reopening on Monday 4 January 2010. Emails and publication orders will not be attended to during this time.

New Positions Vacant

Two new positions have become available in establishing community-based initiatives:

• Education Program Manager, Tomorrow:Today Foundation (VIC, Applications close 17 December)
• Project Coordinator, WorkVentures Ltd (NSW, Application closing date TBC)

For more information please see the Positions Vacant page.

It’s Giving Week this week

Did you know it’s Australian Giving Week from November 29 - December 5 2009?

According to the website, the aim of this annual event is to focus attention on the many ways that individuals, families, businesses, and groups can make a difference to their community. “It’s about helping people take some small, simple steps that open the way for a better supported, more inclusive, more vibrant community – not just during the Christmas period but all year long as well.”

http://www.givenow.com.au/givingweek/

Clever philanthropy

I’ve just attended an excellent conference called ‘Breakthrough: The Women, Faith and Development Summit to End Global Poverty’ and want to share an outstanding 2 minute video clip which was presented by the Nike Foundation at the session on ‘Philanthropy & social investment - why invest in women and girls?’.

http://www.girleffect.org/

The room, full of donors, trustees, CEO’s of foundations and charities - not an easy audience to impress - was captivated.
See what you think.
Louise A.