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New Events & Position Vacant

New Events

Lots of event updates this week, with an emphasis on social innovation and discussions around ageing:

•  Creative Innovation 2010 (8-10 September, Melbourne)
• 4th NARI Biennial Seminar on Active Ageing (10 September, Melbourne)
• Asialink Lecture: Australia’s Place in the World, with Dr Michael Wesley (14 September, Melbourne)
• Innovative Collaborations for Social Change (various dates; Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland)
• Ageing Futures Affinity Group Meeting (22 September, Melbourne, Members Only)
• Myer Breakfast Briefing: Wellington Women’s Mentoring Program (22 September, Melbourne)
• Think Innovation Summit (22 September, Melbourne)
• GEO Seminar: Engage for Results (26-27 October, Canada)
• The Global Summit II: Humanity Uniting for a Sustainable Future (7-10 November, USA)
• Public Sector Social Innovation, with Christian Baston (various dates; Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth)
• Australian Population Association 15th Biennial Conference (30 November - 3 December, Gold Coast)

Updated Events

• Australian National Community Foundations Forum 2010 (19-21 October, Melbourne)
• Arts Affinity Group Meeting (10 November, Melbourne, Members Only)
• Indigenous Affinity Group Meeting (17 November, Melbourne, Members Only)

» For further details visit the Events Calendar

New Position Vacant

Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager

The Big Issue is seeking an individual with the skills and energy to develop and manage relationships with corporate and community partners. The role will also include developing engagement strategies for three social enterprises, designed to assist homeless and marginalised people.

» Visit the Positions Vacant page for more information

New Positions Vacant

National Co-ordinator

The Telstra Foundation is looking for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team, coordinating the Telstra Foundation Community Development Fund. The role’s purpose is to assess and execute community grants in the areas of Indigenous Community Development, Cyber Safety and Social Innovation. Applications close 26 August.

Administration Officer 

An opportunity has become available for an experienced administration and donor support officer to join the committed team at Melbourne Community Foundation, managing donor database and support, marketing and events, as well as general finance and administration services. Applications close 23 August.

» For further details please go to the Positions Vacant page.

New Positions Vacant

Two roles in development have become available this week, with an emphasis on leadership and strategy:

Manager: Leadership, Engagement & Development

The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic individual to help develop their alumni network and evaluation of the Foundation’s work in leadership programs.

Applications close 18 August.

Development Officer

The University of Sydney is seeking someone with strong relationship skills to grow prospective donor relationships and develop strategic management plans for leading donors.

Applications close 24 August.

» Visit the Positions Vacant page for further details

New Positions Vacant

Artsupport Australia are seeking a full-time NSW Manager for their growing cultural philanthropy in the state, with a focus on Western Sydney and Aboriginal arts. Applications close 13 August.

A rapidly expanding not-for-profit organisation are seeking a new General Manager to drive their focus on educational opportunities for Indigenous children. Applications close 13 August.

» For further details please see the Positions Vacant page.

New Position Vacant & Events

Position Vacant

The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife are seeking a Philanthropy Manager to oversee their portfolio of projects across Australia.
Applications close 27 August.

» For further details see the Positions Vacant page.

New Events

•  The Green Economy - How can we use economics to save the world? With Pavan Sukhdev and Miriam Lyons (Melbourne, 5 August)
• Asia/Pacific Indigenous Peoples Funders Summit (Indonesia, March 2011)

» For further details see the Events Calendar.

Member Event Reminders

• International Aid Forum (Members Only, Sydney, 3 August)
• Arts Affinity Group Meeting (Members Only, Melbourne, 4 August)
• Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group Meeting (Members Only, Sydney, 5 August)

» For further details see the Events Calendar or login to the Affinity Group Members area.

New Position Vacant, Events & Scholarships / Fellowships

Position Vacant

The Sydney Medical School is seeking a Director of Sydney Medical School Foundations to develop and implement effective donor relations and fundraising strategies, with a focus on long-term and major donors. Applications close 6 September.

» For further details see the Positions Vacant page.

Applications are still open for the following positions:

• Corporate Partnerships Executive, CCIA (Applications close 30 July)
• Trusts & Foundations Executive, CCIA (Applications close 30 July)
• Philanthropic Relations Co-ordinator, Surf Life Saving Foundation
• Research & Communications Co-ordinator (Grants Seeking Unit), Surf Life Saving Foundation

New Events 

• Australian Social Inclusion Board public consultations on Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage (Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, Melbourne, Hobart - various dates)
• Updated: Hamer Oration: Ross Garnaut AM (Melbourne, 5 August)
• Leading Change - Living For One Planet conference (Canberra, 26-30 September)
• 13th National Conference on Volunteering (Melbourne, 27-29 October)

» For further details see the Events Calendar.

Open Scholarships / Fellowships 

The Philanthropy Australia website now has a dedicated page for philanthropy related scholarships and fellowships, under the News & Events section. We will be updating the page as information comes to us; a web submission form for these will be available soon.

• The Australian National University is offering the ARC Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry), focussing on indigenous education, and funded by the Australian Research Council. Based in Victoria, the duration of this scholarship is 3 years. Applications close 31 July.
• Applications are now open for the 2010 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program & U.S. Diversity Fellowship, at The City University of New York’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society.  This 3-month-long fellowship is for third sector professionals. Applications close 22 September.

» For further details see the Scholarships / Fellowships page.

Asian Venture Philanthropy Network to launch

The following news appeared in the July Alliance e-bulletin:

Doug Miller and Rob John, two of the architects of the European Venture Philanthropy Association, are launching the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network. The network will be a pan-Asian organization, with headquarters in Singapore and local chapters covering India, Greater China, Japan and ASEAN countries. AVPN is currently recruiting for the post of executive director, to be based in Singapore with substantial regional travel. In addition to extensive Asian experience, candidates should have an entrepreneurial approach and be fluent in one or two Asian languages.

For more information go to: www.avpn.asia
For enquiries about the executive director post, contact doug@avpn.asia or rob@avpn.asia

New Position Vacant

The Myer Family Company are seeking a lead grant researcher with significant experience as their new Head of Research / Program Manager, based in Melbourne.

With strong career opportunities, this is a chance to join a dynamic team and help it to grow the philanthropic sector in Australia and drive the implementation of strategic giving programs.

Applications close this Thursday 22 July.

For further details please see the Positions Vacant page.

New Positions Vacant

The Children’s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research (CCIA) currently have two Executive openings handling philanthropic relationships:

• Trusts & Foundations Executive
• Corporate Partnerships Executive

Both positions are based in Sydney and applications close 30 July.

For further details please see the Positions Vacant page.

To submit a Position Vacant listing, visit our News Submissions page.

New Events & Positions Vacant

A few new events this week:

• Master of Commerce (Social Investment and Philanthropy) Information Session (13 July, Melbourne)
• Connecting Philanthropy to Health and Medical Research (21 July, Melbourne)
• A Thousand Good Reasons: Early intervention & socially excluded young people - conference (5 August, Victoria)

For further details visit the Events Calendar.

Positions Vacant 

The Surf Life Saving Foundation have two positions open dealing with philanthropic grants:

• Philanthropic Relations Co-ordinator (South Brisbane, Queensland)
• Research & Communications Co-ordinator - Grants Seeking Unit (Bondi Beach, NSW)

Find out more on the Positions Vacant page.

To submit an event or position vacant listing,  please go to the News submission page.