Whatever the size or scope of your grantmaking, perhaps it’s time to start paying more attention to an organisation’s capacity (and the budget it takes to support that) rather than focusing on administration costs.

The Private Ancillary Fund Guidelines 2019 allow reasonable operating expenses to be met from a private ancillary fund (PAF).

Steve Ashton and Rosemary Nixon decided to name their sub-fund the Ashton-Nixon Bequest to honour Steve and his work and continue the impact that he’d made throughout his career.

For Robin Murphy, the important thing is being a catalyst. Things can get a life of their own if you just give them a push.

For Robin Craig and Mick Boyle, charity work is an integral part of their business, just as giving is also a core value of their family life.

When Rod Unsworth speaks about his family’s private ancillary fund (PAF), there are two words you’ll hear repeated often: getting involved.

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.