People want to give. The opportunity is to make it easier for them to participate.

In this new article for F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy), SA Philanthropy Network founder Kay Burton shares five practical lessons from the inaugural SA Giving Week for building philanthropic support.

Thank you to Fiona Atkinson of F&P for the opportunity to contribute, and to Catherine Brooks (Equitable Philanthropy), Jayne Wasmuth (Strategic Grants), Rob Lovegrove (communikate et al), and Clementine Lucas (Morgan Stanley) whose insights and work are referenced in the article.

👉 You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/gMNXGc3e

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A wonderful example of GiveSA in action!

Through our platform, local charity Catherine House Inc recently secured funding from a foundation they had not previously connected with, in support of their Live Your Best Life and Plan for Your Future program.

GiveSA makes it easier for charities and funders to connect, and we're delighted to see another partnership take shape. 🙌

With thanks to Rebecca Millard for sharing!

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✨ Announcing SA Giving Week!✨

A new statewide initiative celebrating the power of generosity across South Australia. From philanthropy and volunteering to simple acts of kindness — every way of giving counts, and every action makes a difference. Join us from 4–8 May to connect, learn and be part of something bigger.

#sagivingweek

Happy Friday!

🍂 Our Autumn 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 e-newsletter has just dropped — featuring our latest Story of Impact with Geoff Robertson, Edward Day and the incredible founders and team at MRS Property, new opportunities on GiveSA, upcoming events, and stories of local giving in action across South Australia.

With thanks to Em Worthington of Storybank for her magic words!

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Innovation to Impact: Unlocking Tech’s Giving Power

Antonia Ruffell — CEO, StartGiving | Managing Director (Australia), Pledge 1%
In conversation with David Simmons, Deputy Editor, InDaily

Antonia shared insights from the Australian Tech Giving Report, revealing how Australia’s tech sector is uniquely positioned to lead a new era of giving.

💡 Innovation to Impact: Unlocking Tech’s Giving Power

A huge thank you to Antonia Ruffell (StartGiving / Pledge 1%) and David Simmons (InDaily) for an inspiring conversation on how Australia’s tech sector is reshaping generosity — giving earlier, giving differently, and giving big.

We also loved hearing from Mark Pitcher on Clevertar’s Pledge 1% commitment and the power of business-led giving here in SA 👏

Top takeaways:
💡 Tech is transforming philanthropy — now 20% of top giving and rising fast.
🌱 A new culture of giving — founders give earlier and focus on impact.
🌏 $25B in potential to support education, equality + the planet.

Thanks to everyone who made the event possible — Catherine Feeney, Brenton Edwards, Alexis Langman, Tayla McKay, and the amazing Clevertar team.

Stay connected for more SA Philanthropy Network events ✨

“𝘋𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯.” — 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘔

What a morning! ✨
Bold Steps: Barry Irvin AM on Philanthropy, Business & Belief, was the perfect way to close out our 2025 program — an honest, generous and deeply human conversation with Barry Irvin AM, beautifully guided by Jan Chorley.

Barry’s reflections on family, leadership, resilience and his unwavering love for his son Matty left a lasting mark on the room. His journey with Giant Steps and the Bega Group is a masterclass in courage and purpose.

Deep thanks to our Presenting Partner SkyCity Adelaide for their exceptional hospitality, and to Avril Baynes and Libby Rayner for their support.
And to our Event Partner, the Australia Day Council of South Australia — thank you Jan and Gwen for helping bring this conversation to life.

📸 Grateful to Brenton Edwards for capturing it all.

Want to stay connected with future events? Join the SA Philanthropy Network — it’s free and open to all ❤️

🏉 As the AFL season draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to share the latest in our Stories of Impact series — Brad Symes: From footy to philanthropy.

From AFL fields to financial services, Brad Symes has carried the discipline, resilience, and teamwork honed during nine years with Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Crows into his role as Founding Director of Bratton Wealth. Today, alongside his wife Danielle and their two children, Brad is embedding philanthropy not just into family life, but into the way he works with clients.

✨ Storybank’s @emworthingtonwrites sat down with Brad to capture his reflections on wealth, family, and giving back.

Be sure to check this feature out in our Spring edition of Connect! Link in bio 👏