May 1, 2023
#Global20 – Interview with Douglas Gautier, CEO & Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival Centre
Many of the best cultural organisations and art centres worldwide are very cognisant of their responsibility to diversity and accessibility. With Australia being one of the most multicultural communities on the planet, Douglas Gautier, CEO and Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival Centre knows only too well where arts and culture flourish generally, so does harmony and tolerance and a better understanding of walking in somebody else's shoes.
In this interview our Vice President of Australia, Lincoln Size, talks to Douglas about how philanthropy has contributed to the arts and culture in Australia, examines the role of corporates in arts philanthropy and asks what advice he would give to philanthropists who may be wondering how to have the greatest impact with their support of the arts.
April 16, 2023
Medical Research and Translation: The intersection of government and philanthropy
Whilst Australia is a world leader in medical research, it still has challenges in moving new ideas through the research pipeline to become new medicines, therapies and services that improve health. In this article discover more about the symbiotic relationship between government, business and philanthropy and how extraordinarily generous donations by some of the nation’s wealthiest residents and donors is helping to bring long-term societal change and eradicate diseases.
March 9, 2023
Turning purpose into action with CSR and ESG
Many a company has jumped on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) bandwagon to legitimise their social responsibility. But in doing so, have they delivered meaningful social impact, or merely marketed their social credentials to enhance employee engagement and brand?
November 6, 2022
Building a bigger vision with Burgmann College
The heart of Burgmann College is its egalitarian ethos and deep belief in the value every member brings to its community.
This unique not-for-profit residential college, supporting students of the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, holds relationship at its core. Yet, it was hesitant to explore amongst its community the potential for philanthropic support.
March 4, 2022
Korea Business News Interview – The Business of Philanthropy
In December 2021, Global Philanthropic Asia Pacific President and CEO Nick Jaffer discussed the business of philanthropy with Mr Bruce Han on Korea Business News (KBN)
October 18, 2021
Webinar transcript – Donor Stewardship: the key to success
This webinar focused on donor stewardship, tailored from minimum best practice standard to aspirational levels, to suit every scale of operation.