Why grantmakers should be stewards of change, not just stewards of money: Minister
Posted on 13 Jun 2025
This speech was delivered by Dr Leigh to coincide with the launch of the Shifting to…
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Funders forum reveals a hunger for impact excellence
Posted on 11 Jun 2025
Australia’s grantmaking community has shown a strong appetite for boosting the impact of its…
Grantmaking institute urges shift from dollars to difference
Posted on 04 Jun 2025
Australia’s leading grantmaking research, policy and training provider has released a white paper…
More are seeing clearly on gender, but action lags
Posted on 20 May 2025
Australia's philanthropic sector is making big strides in recognising the importance of gender…
Experts to gather for SmartyGrants impact forum
Posted on 05 May 2025
Australia’s top impact measurement experts will converge in Melbourne next month to help…
Outcomes whitepaper to guide grantmakers to effective funding
Posted on 05 May 2025
Around $80 billion is given out in grants each year in Australia, but often no-one is quite sure…
Grantmakers gain powerful new insights with SmartyGrants Analytics
Posted on 05 May 2025
SmartyGrants has released a new embedded reporting tool designed to strengthen grantmakers’ ability…
Commonwealth auditor flags detailed dive into grants reporting
Posted on 02 May 2025
The national grants watchdog, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), has listed Commonwealth…
Foundation rating system reveals how funders can do better
Posted on 01 May 2025
A rating system developed by UK foundations offers valuable insights into how grantmakers around…