Eight philanthropy myths debunked
These APS clients – with decades of lived giving experience – help us untangle philanthropy fact from fiction.
APS CEO Antonia Ruffell chosen for new social leadership program
Antonia Ruffell has been selected as one of 24 social purpose leaders from NSW/ACT to participate in the inaugural Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) program.
Intergenerational giving with the Vaux family
Like many APS clients, David and Sarah Jane Vaux established their PAF when their children were small and have used the structure to help embed the family’s belief in the need to help others.
APS helps to develop Deed of Equity Gift
APS is proud to have partnered with Atlassian, Herbert Smith Freehills and PwC Australia to make it easier for Australian entrepreneurs to embed philanthropy into start-up businesses from the get-go.
Investment returns matter for public ancillary funds
New research from UTS confirms the compounding annual growth rate over the last eight years of the APS Foundation is 10%, exceeding our performance benchmark.
To exceed, or not to exceed your minimum annual distribution?
We run through some of the considerations for exceeding the minimum annual distribution obligations for PAFs and giving funds.
Pandemic philanthropy: Giving in a time of crisis
In this era-defining moment, we’re navigating new rules of engagement for almost every aspect of our lives – even giving. Here are some things to consider for your philanthropy right now.
Gail Kelly reveals how her family gifts money
When Gail Kelly sits down with her family to talk about giving money to charity, it’s serious business.
How collective giving can maximise impact
Giving circles allow donors to learn about community issues together and maximise the power of their pooled gifts.
Ten key learnings from the Metamorphic Foundation
The Metamorphic Foundation was established to honour the memory of Dr Victor Wall. Its name reflects both Victor’s profession as a geologist, and the family’s aspiration to stimulate positive social change through philanthropy.
Creative sourcing for philanthropic leverage
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, the Ward Family Foundation Fund negotiated some innovative sourcing deals to ensure their philanthropic funds were leveraged for the greatest impact.
Honouring Indigenous experience to fund meaningful change
The CAGES Foundation is a PAF dedicated to an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We spoke with Rachel Kerry, Executive Officer of CAGES, on how they approach funding organisations working with Indigenous communities.