Twenty years ago, Private Ancillary Funds were introduced in Australia. This new form of foundation is often described as the single most important boost to Australian philanthropy in many decades. Two early career researchers explored questions relating to this new form of philanthropy.

Speakers:

DR ALEXANDRA WILLIAMSON

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ACPNS, QUT.

Alexander presented findings from research into both private and public ancillary funds, as well as the most recent ATO data for the 2018-19 year.

HUGH MCKINN

Venture Capitalist for Macquarie Bank.

Hugh is a recent Economics (Honours) graduate from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where he achieved First Class Honours and the University Medal for his research on Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs).

Australia New Zealand Third Sector Research Series
Partnering with ACPNS@QUT

Philanthropy Webinar

Topics

Philanthropy and Social Justice: Examining the Social Impact of Grant-Making by Philanthropic Institutions in Australia

This study explores the sociological significance of philanthropy by focusing on the power and influence of Australian philanthropic foundations in their interactions with non-profit organisations.

Speaker:  
Zurina Simm –  Zurina  is an Early Female Career Researcher. She finished her PhD last year at Adelaide University

Philanthropic foundation networks in the arts: Is philanthropy influencing the arts?

This research explores the relationships between institutional philanthropic funders, between philanthropic funders and beneficiaries in arts and culture, and relationships between beneficiaries

Speaker
Sharon Nathani – Sharon is an early career Researcher, currently PhD candidate, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University