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Kathy Havers from Catalyst wins Future2 award second-year running

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... executive Dante De Gori said she is a well-deserved recipient. "Her tireless commitment to community service and philanthropy through her volunteer work with remote indigenous communities, and helping other families living with disabilities, is nothing ...

Impact investing driving advice growth

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... to deliver a financial return in line with similar types of investment and I think that's very important. It's not philanthropy, we do have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of our members and these investments are the same," Blakey says. ...

Equity Trustees restructures philanthropy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
Equity Trustees has restructured its Philanthropy granting program in a move that will now see more than $10 million in annual discretionary charitable giving directed into five key categories. Children and young people will receive $1.8 million, medical ...

Financial services lend spotlight on nation's leading philanthropists

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
... president and chief executive Greg O'Neill were the judging panel of the inaugural 2016 La Trobe Financial Standard Philanthropy Awards. More than a year in the making, the awards recognise the importance of substantial philanthropic donations by showcasing ...

Future Generation appoints CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016
... is also chief executive of Future Generation Investment Company. Prior to both, Walsh was the chief executive of Philanthropy Australia. She has also held roles at Artsupport Australia, Sydney Symphony and the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic ...

AZ NGA acquires Fortnum-aligned advice group

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... and advises on investment and asset allocation, retirement planning, insurance, strategic planning, aged care and philanthropy. Under the terms of AZ NGA's acquisition, the agreement includes a 47% share swap for AZ NGA shares; the remaining 53% of capital ...

Charities must go corporate or face extinction: Koda

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... 200 new charities established each month, adding to the 53,000 we already have," Koda Capital partner and head of philanthropy and social capital, David Knowles, said. "Non-profits increasingly have to contend with stronger for-profit competitors in ...

Wilson AM commits to Pledge 1% philanthropy movement

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
Wilson Asset Management has joined Pledge 1%, a global corporate philanthropy movement that commits to donating 1% of product, 1% of equity, or 1% of employee time to improve communities around the world. Speaking at the Nexus Australia Youth Summit ...

Future Generation LIC appoints CEO

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
... culture and the philanthropic sectors. Prior to joining the Future Generation companies, Walsh was chief executive at Philanthropy Australia and she has extensive experience in private giving and philanthropy. The Future Generation Investment Company ...

Equity Trustees creates senior philanthropy role

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
Equity Trustees is expanding its private philanthropy business, creating the new role of research and evaluation manager. Emma Pritchard joins Equity Trustees from World Vision Australia, where she was a senior research and evaluation advisor for child ...