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Annual Report 2010 Corporate Information Philanthropy Australia Inc. Patrons Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE Lady Southey AC Council President Mr Bruce Bonyhady AM Melbourne Vice President Ms Dur-e Dara OAM Sydney Vice President Ms Samantha Meers Treasurer Mr David Ward Chief Executive Officer Ms Gina Anderson (until 30 September 2010) Dr Deborah Seifert (from 4 October 2010) Council Members Mr Paul Clitheroe AM Mr Timothy Fairfax AM Mr Terry Macdonald Dr Noel Purcell Mr Christopher Thorn Auditors Bentley’s MRI Melbourne Partnership Level 7, 114 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Solicitors Freehills Level 47, 101 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Head Office Level 2, 55 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: (61 3) 9662 9299 Facsimile: (61 3) 9622 2655 Sydney Office Suite 402, Level 4 105 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: (61 2) 9223 0155 Facsimile: (61 2) 9223 0877 Email: [email protected] Website: www.philanthropy.org.au PhilanthropyWiki: www.philanthropywiki.org.au PAF Website: paf.philanthropy.org.au ABN 79 578 875 531 Incorporated Associated No. A0014980T Contents 2 Statement of Purpose 3 Strategic Plan 4 Report from the President 6 Membership 7 Highlights 2010 12 Council Members 15 Statement of Comprehensive Income 16 Statement of Financial Position 17 Statement of Changes in Equity 18 Statement of Cash Flows 19 Notes to the Financial Statements 33 Statement by Members of the Council 34 Independent Audit Report 36 Financial Plan and Operating Results 37 Members of Philanthropy Australia 41 Acknowledgements Philanthropy Australia Inc – Annual Report 2010 1 Statement of Purpose Philanthropy Australia is the Philanthropy Australia: • Australian Philanthropy, a triannual national peak body for philanthropy journal which documents and • Represents the philanthropic sector and is a not-for-profit membership analyses developments in domestic organisation. Our Members are • Promotes the contribution of philanthropy trusts and foundations, organisations, philanthropy by growing the • Publication of The Australian families and individuals who want to understanding of the community, Directory of Philanthropy make a difference through their own business and government • A dedicated Library and Resource philanthropy and to encourage others • Inspires and supports new Centre focusing on philanthropy to become philanthropists. philanthropists • Philanthropy Australia’s suite of • Increases the effectiveness of Our Vision is for a giving and websites, together forming a philanthropy through the provision caring nation, and our Mission is news and information hub for the of information, professional to represent, grow and inspire an philanthropic sector, and portal to development, resources and effective and robust philanthropic many online services for Members networking opportunities sector for the community. and subscribers • Promotes strong and transparent • PhilanthropyWiki, an extensive Philanthropy Australia defines governance standards in the online archive of knowledge on philanthropy as the planned and philanthropic sector philanthropy in Australia, directly structured giving of money, time, contributed to by our Members information, goods and services, We also provide information to those voice and influence to improve seeking to understand, access or • Publication of texts designed the wellbeing of humanity and partner the philanthropic sector. to meet the information and the community. management needs of the The organisation works Australia-wide, Australian philanthropic and is headquartered in Melbourne and charity sectors has offices in Sydney. • Original research on Australian philanthropy and its environment Membership fees, Membership fees, publication sales, • Advocacy – particularly tax training workshop fees, fee-for-service publication sales, advocacy – on behalf of Members research services and consultancies to Federal and State Governments all contribute to funding Philanthropy training workshop and other major public and private Australia. We also receive funding institutions fees, fee-for-service from a number of leading trusts and foundations to support our work of • Consultancy services to individuals, research services and promoting Australian philanthropy. families and corporations preparing to establish charitable trusts or consultancies all Services include: foundations • An annual calendar of Members’ • Special interest Affinity Groups contribute to funding seminars, presenting national and in key grant making areas Philanthropy Australia. international speakers on key areas of interest • PRESSing Matters, a weekly media monitoring service for news in We define the philanthropic sector philanthropy as trusts, foundations, organisations, • Philanthropy Review, a monthly families and individuals who engage newsletter highlighting key news in philanthropy. items and programs on the philanthropic agenda, recent Philanthropy Australia’s role is to reports and articles, and a list support the philanthropic endeavour of events of our Members. 2 Philanthropy Australia Inc – Annual Report 2010 Strategic Plan Our priorities and intended outcomes 2007-2011 The areas in which we will achieve significant results are: 1. Representation Priority: To represent the views of Members on the issues of the day. Intended outcomes: The interests, issues and goals of Members are identified, considered, represented and actioned. Priority: To be the leader and principal representative of a vibrant philanthropic community. Intended outcomes: Recognition as a key peak body included in critical consultations, committees, groups and taskforces on major issues affecting the sector. 2. Grow and Inspire Priority: Promoting and facilitating a larger and stronger philanthropic sector. Intended outcomes: Growth in the overall level of philanthropy in Australia. Strategic alliances with like-minded organisations and networks to build collaborative action for the wellbeing of the community. Priority: Lead discussion on the positive contribution of philanthropy to the wellbeing of the community and be an active participant in the major issues affecting community wellbeing. Intended outcomes: Growth in media interest and positive media coverage. 3. Effectiveness Priority: Improve the effectiveness of philanthropy and the community’s understanding of the role of philanthropy. Intended outcomes: Better measures and understanding of community wellbeing, social capital and the contribution of philanthropy. Priority: Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Philanthropy Australia for its Members. Intended outcomes: Positive feedback from Members on Philanthropy Australia’s performance. 4. Governance Priority: Encourage strong and transparent governance within the philanthropic sector. Intended outcomes: Trustees and Members who maintain sound governance policies and practices, and report regularly on the outcomes of their philanthropic contributions. Effective education and professional development for Members and the sector more generally. Priority: Philanthropy Australia is recognised as a well governed and financially sound peak body. Intended outcomes: Transparent and sustainable membership organisation with strong support throughout the philanthropic sector. Philanthropy Australia Inc – Annual Report 2010 3 Report from the President The past year has been a period In early October, Dr Deborah Seifert of steady progress for Philanthropy took on the mantle of CEO. She Australia, with the major highlight brings with her experience as a being the Philanthropy Australia Trustee, a CEO and an educator biennial National Conference which and in the first few months of her was held in Melbourne from 31 August incumbency has been busy engaging to 1 September, 2010. The guest with Members in order to personally speakers included Dr Susan familiarise herself with the sector’s Raymond, Executive Vice President diversity and to begin thinking about for Research, Evaluation, and challenges and opportunities ahead. Strategic Planning for Changing Our World; Professor Pat McGorry, Philanthropy Australia, in line with its Australian of the Year; and Dr Michael mission and strategic plan, continued Wesley, Director of the Lowy Institute to monitor and respond to emerging for International Policy. Their Government policies throughout presentations were thought provoking 2010, making a number of significant and very positively received by submissions on behalf of Members. delegates, while the panel discussions This work is both very important and which followed gave delegates the very time consuming for Council, opportunity to participate and explore Philanthropy Australia staff and some of the key issues affecting the Members. philanthropic sector. One submission (in 2009) was to I would like to take this opportunity The Henry Tax Review which had to thank the organising committee the potential to adversely affect the and the dedicated staff in Philanthropy philanthropic sector. Fortunately, Australia’s Sydney and Melbourne following submissions from Philanthropy offices for their various roles in making Australia and others, the Review, this an outstanding event. I would also which was released in early 2010, like to thank the organisations which concluded that: sponsored the conference, hosted the “Gifts are an important source of stimulating site visits that were held funding for the not-for-profit sector… immediately prior to the conference (philanthropy) supports pluralism, and and assisted with the organisation is a transparent and administratively