Australian Communities Foundation Fundholders are invited to our next Corporate and Workplace Fund Peer Group meeting for 2025.
Is your organisation thinking about how broader issues and systems affect the causes you’re giving to?
Our next session will explore how applying lenses such as gender and climate can help organisations better understand and address the complex, interconnected challenges their giving seeks to address. By considering these perspectives, organisations can move towards more intentional, strategic, and inclusive philanthropy.
Our guest speakers Julie Reilly OAM (Australians Investing in Women) and Farema Yazdi (Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network) will share insights and real-world examples of how applying a lens to your giving can lead to greater impact.
Speakers:
Julie Reilly OAM
CEO, Australians Investing In Women
Julie Reilly is passionate about sharing the benefits of investing in women and girls through philanthropy and social investment. She was recognised for her impact in this work in Pro Bono’s inaugural IMPACT 25 Awards. Prior to leading Australians Investing in Women, Julie’s diverse experience spanned government, corporate, NFP, university and media roles.
Julie was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. This award recognised Julie’s service to the community through charitable organisations. She is driven by the deep conviction that if funders view issues through a gender lens, it will lead to funding that brings us closer to gender equality. Learn more
Farema Yazdi
Senior Environmental Program Coordinator – Climate, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network
Farema is a climate change specialist who is passionate about community-centric approaches to addressing and responding to climate change. With her expertise in mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development, she has supported governments, organisations, and communities in both local and international contexts. Her work is driven by her passion for a just, equitable and sustainable future in the face of climate change. Recognising the diverse funding needs across the climate movement, Farema joined the AEGN to amplify the impact of climate philanthropy through greater and more effective climate giving. Learn more
Please RSVP at your earliest convenience and feel free to reach out with any questions.
Event information
Tuesday 9 September
1-2pm AEST
Online via Zoom
Register
This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation Corporate and Workplace Fundholders. Contact us to register.