Combining the data from 137 participants, comparisons are given to see what differences exist between philanthropic, not-for-profit and other types of organisations.

Among the findings from the beginning of the session:

• NFPs (15%) are less likely to rank Collaborations and Partnerships (Philanthropic 22% & Other 25%)
• Philanthropic (12%) are more likely to rank Clear Outcomes & Evalaution (NFPs 7% & Other 7%)

Just over half of responses (52%) indicated that they changed their ideas regarding what makes ‘good’ philanthropy at the completion of the session. The most changes were in the areas of partnerships and collaborations (33%), Time (24%) and to take on more risk (19%).

» Download the full survey results here

» Also available on the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2010 website

Wrap-Up Report

Read the post-conference summary and analysis of sessions; by all accounts the conference was a great success. With over 300 delegates and fantastic presentations and panel discussions, we thank all who participated and made the two days such a valuable event for the philanthropic sector.

» Download the Conference Wrap-Up Report here

Audio 

Plenary speeches and panel sessions are now available to download as mp3 audio files. For those with fast connections such as broadband you can also play them directly from the site.

» Visit the Conference Downloads page

Gallery

Photos from both the Opening Dinner and Thought Leadership Conference Day.

» View the Gallery

Dr Susan Raymond’s Opening Dinner speech was one particular highlight; Susan’s energy, insight and articulation of the complexities in the road ahead for philanthropy were invaluable.

» Download Dr Susan Raymond’s Opening Dinner speech

We’ll be posting more follow-up documents to the Conference website over the next week, including speeches, recordings and reports. Stay tuned.

» Visit the Conference website for speaker bios and further info

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All who register to attend the Opening Dinner and/or the Conference are welcome to attend the site visits. These will all take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 31 August, before the Opening Dinner. They are an opportunity for those attending the Conference to see their peers’ grants in action, and hear from both partners together - funders and recipients.

You will need to quote your Conference Registration Number when you book, so make sure you register for the Conference and/or the Opening Dinner first. Bookings are taken on a first-come-first-served basis - so don’t delay!

• Westpac Foundation - STREAT for lunch
• FRRR & Community Enterprise Foundation - Circus Oz: Collaborative Philanthropic Response to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires
• ANZ Trustees - Collie Print Trust, Australian Print Workshop
• The Besen Family Foundation - Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces and Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
• The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund - Ross House Association, Travellers Aid, and others from the Celebrating our Partners project
• State Trustees - Asylum Seekers Resource Centre
• Colonial Foundation - Orygen Youth Health Research Centre
• Westpac Foundation - Social Studio
• ANZ Trustees - Wintringham

Go to the Conference website www.philanthropy.org.au/conference/site-visits.html and click on the Site Visits link – to download the full programme: www.philanthropy.org.au/conference/site-visits.html

New speaker bios:

• Julie White - Macquarie Group Foundation
• Genevieve Timmons - Portland House Foundation; Inner North Community Foundation

Confirmed facilitator: Cath Smith

For more details, and to subscribe to conference updates, visit the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2010 website:

www.philanthropy.org.au/conference

Go to the Conference Website to register.

The Conference will offer presentations, panel discussions and conversations around the development and practice of philanthropy. Those engaged in structured giving at all levels, from the experienced to new entrants to the sector, will find much of value to further their understanding and inform their practice.

Who should attend?

• Trustees and staff of family, private, community, Private Ancillary Funds, and corporate foundations;
• Professional advisors who advise clients on their philanthropic activities;
• Families and individuals who want to make a difference through their own philanthropy or to inspire others to give;
• Researchers and policy makers.

While the Conference day on Wednesday is not suitable for grantseekers or fundraisers, everyone is most welcome to attend the Opening Dinner at which Dr. Susan Raymond from Changing Our World is speaking.
Members may also purchase Tables of Ten so their grant recipients and not-for-profit partners may share in the conversation.

Prices

Members

• Conference AND Opening Dinner - $830.00 (early bird rate - $730.00)
• Opening Dinner ONLY - $180.00
• Conference ONLY - $650.00 (early bird rate - $550.00)
• Tables of Ten - $1600

Non-Members

• Conference AND Opening Dinner - $1,130.00 (early bird rate $1,030.00)
• Opening Dinner ONLY - $180.00
• Conference ONLY - $950.00 (early bird rate $850.00)

The early-bird rate closes on July 16 2010.

Please note: there is an enforced no-solicitation rule for all Conference and Dinner attendees.