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.

Bruce Gray’s three adult children are a key reason behind his active involvement with philanthropy.

We all know that philanthropy is a unique beast: it’s nimble, responsive and, as one of Australia’s leading evaluation experts, Dr Squirrel Main, told an APS audience earlier this year: ‘Philanthropy is totally cool.’

When Frank O’Halloran retired from corporate life in 2012, he knew exactly what he wanted to do next. He recognised that not everyone is fortunate enough to have the resources they need to deal with the challenges that life can present.

Belinda Hutchinson AC and her husband, Roger Massy-Greene, made a conscious decision from the beginning to engage their children in their PAF, and all four are very involved.