Both Mike and Geraldine grew up on farms in Queensland, where they experienced first-hand the unpredictable nature of farm life. Sustainability is one of the key factors they look for when selecting causes and projects to support.
Telling the story of The Day Family Foundation is an important part of Geoff’s philosophy, but not something that he’s always comfortable with.
For Jan Swinhoe and her husband Peter, structuring the family’s charitable giving was a priority. Their more strategic philosophy now is about giving in areas where the family has a connection.
The Mostyn family believe philanthropy should be a family affair. “It makes so much sense, and you just get so much more out of it than you think you would.”
David Gonski AC has been a long time pioneer of philanthropy in Australia. As well as having his own family foundation, David championed the creation of private ancillary funds in Australia.
Este and Jennifer Darin Cooper believe that grantmaking is not all about the amount. It’s about deciding that this is something that you’re going to do now and, in the future.
Kent and May Ann talked of one day establishing a family foundation, and were eager to move ahead with their plans, despite being younger than many philanthropists. When an opportunity arose a few years ago, they could see no reason to wait.
As a former Wallabies captain, John Eales AM is renowned for his leadership skills and his passion for rugby union. Lesser known, however, is his passion for education, a strong theme that runs through his philanthropic giving.
It was Barbara’s idea to formalise their giving, and it was their stockbroker who told the couple about private ancillary funds (PAFs). They are now passionate advocates for PAFs.
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Ian Darling, award-winning social impact documentary filmmaker and leading philanthropist talks about donating to the YES campaign in the marriage equality debate – and his hope of bringing others with him.
Even those of us who thought we knew what strategic philanthropy might be are often faced with the frustrating reality that achieving social change is a messy business.