Levers for philanthropic impact
These are levers that can transform the impact of your giving from transactional to transformational.
Collective giving in action – Nedd Brockmann & Noah Yang
This event brings together ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, and CEO of We are Mobilise Noah Yang, sharing their story of one of Australia’s most impactful collective giving campaigns.
Celebrating Our 1000th client: A milestone for giving in Australia
This June, Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) is thrilled to celebrate a major giving milestone : welcoming our 1000th client.
Giving with purpose at Canva: “Just start!”
It was wonderful to participate in a panel discussion with Canva employees to explore philanthropy and giving at every scale, with the resounding message: “Just start!”
Media release : Structured giving cements client relationships as philanthropy gains traction
The growing profile of philanthropy in Australia, triggered by the multi-trillion-dollar intergenerational wealth transfer, has paved the way for accountants and advisers to incorporate structured giving into client discussions, and there are sound business reasons...
Philanthropy in action : legacy, impact and long-term investing
Watch a recording from our 2025 APS flagship client event, with long standing clients The Albert family and an APSF investment update
Impact investment advances the treatment of river blindness
APS is proud to support MDGH with our public fund, APS Foundation and some of our Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) clients donating and investing through their philanthropic structures to help develop a treatment for river blindness.
Exploring giving from the APS community
Kate Stone, Head of Giving Services at APS, offers an update on what’s catching clients’ attention, and which emerging trends are influencing client giving.
Giving and growth snapshot FY24
APS had a record year of charitable giving, proudly supporting over 950 clients to give $200m to charity last year. Here’s a snapshot of our giving and growth in FY24.
APS Foundation is the fastest growing public ancillary fund in Australia
The APS Foundation is the fastest-growing public ancillary fund in Australia with over 600 giving funds totalling over $350million.
Investment performance to 31 December 2024 – APS Foundation
The investment objective for the APS Foundation is to achieve a return after fees at least equal to CPI inflation +4% per annum, measured over rolling seven-year periods.
New board appointment
Australian Philanthropic Services (APS), Australia’s leading provider of philanthropic services, has appointed Graeme McKenzie to its Board of Directors, effective 1 November 2024. Graeme succeeds David Gonski AC, who is retiring from the board...