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!”

Philanthropy isn’t about millions, or billions. It can start from $2 and giving structures from $40K.

It was great to hear from:

• Robyn King on Canva‘s Two Step plan to build one of the world’s best companies, and to do the most good it can. Canva has committed to social impact through their founders’ generosity, being part of the Pledge 1% movement, and their matching employee giving program.
• Antonia Ruffell, Start Giving on how tech founders are committing to giving back
• Rachael Rofe, on how philanthropy may be more accessible than you think, and how Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) can help you structure your charitable giving with a sub-fund in the APS Foundation from $40,000.
• Canvanaut Greg Roodt shared how easy it has been to start an APS giving fund and how that has opened a new world of giving for him, with the joy of choosing charities with his family each year.
• Louise Pfeiffer, The Life You Can Save on how far your money can go to fund critical lifesaving initiatives internationally

If you would like to chat about how to structure your charitable giving, please contact us.

Published 27 May 2025