If you’re a family, not-for-profit organisation, company or individual looking to begin or expand your philanthropic endeavours, you’ve come to the right place.
The SA Philanthropy Network brings together current and future philanthropists and the wider philanthropic sector to share knowledge, foster collaboration, promote opportunities and, ultimately, create a better community for all.
Through a series of informative and engaging networking events, we will cover a wide range of topics that modern-day philanthropists and not-for-profit organisations encounter.
Large or small, new or long-established, we welcome all of South Australia’s philanthropic minds to build a spirit of giving and connect for positive change.
Let’s Connect
At the heart of our network lies a straightforward mission: Network, Connect, Advocate.
Network
We bring together a diverse range of individuals and organisations, including philanthropists, non-profit organisations, professional advisors, corporate philanthropists, industry experts, and leaders. By fostering these connections, we aim to spark new collaborations and facilitate funding opportunities.
Connect
We connect like-minded people and organisations to the causes they are passionate about and the resources that enable them to maximise their giving. We believe in the power of shared purpose and the opportunity to enable these meaningful connections.
Advocate
We strongly advocate for South Australia’s growing philanthropic sector and encourage a spirit of giving. Our goal is to inspire and cultivate a new generation of philanthropists, ensuring a brighter future for our community.
Philanthropy, noun from Greek philanthrōpía love of humanity
From the Founder
Meet Kay, a passionate advocate dedicated to advancing philanthropy in South Australia. With a career stretching from the United States to Australia, Kay has over 15 years of executive experience across various sectors, including government affairs, higher education and philanthropy.
Her journey began in the New England region of the US, working for the University of Maine System and later becoming a key member of the executive team for United States Senator Susan Collins in Washington, DC.
How it works
The SA Philanthropy Network warmly welcomes anyone who shares a passion for advancing philanthropy and connecting with like-minded individuals and organisations.
Joining us is hassle-free, with no membership requirements or joining fees. Simply sign up to our mailing list, and you’ll be informed about the latest sector news and upcoming events. It’s that easy!
Much of the Network's focus involves meeting with individuals and organisations to connect them to the people, causes, and resources they need to maximise their giving. Beyond these one-on-one interactions, the Network is committed to offering a variety of informative and engaging networking events.
These events provide a unique opportunity to learn from a diverse range of philanthropic leaders and experts, spanning a broad cross-section of industries.
Our guest speakers are drawn from local and global community leaders, and influential figures from business and government. Each event will offer a launchpad for networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Specific events will be tailored to cater to the needs of:
Individuals, families and family foundations
Corporate philanthropists and sponsors
Not-for-profit organisations
The high point of the network’s calendar will be our end-of-year Signature Event, which is designed to bring all the above groups together in the spirit of forging valuable connections and collaborations.
The Art of the Ask: Engaging Your Board in Major Gift Fundraising
We’re excited to welcome Louise Walsh, founder and CEO of Walsh Capital, as our next guest speaker. Renowned as one of Australia’s leading philanthropic advisers and fundraising experts, Louise will share strategies to help empower your board members to secure transformative major gifts. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
We're launching a new digital funding portal to connect philanthropists with not-for-profit organisations.
This platform will enable fund seekers to post projects and easily discover funding opportunities, simplifying the entire process.
If you’re a South Australian charity with DGR status looking for project funding, please register your interest using the link below and we will get in touch with you once the portal is live and ready to accept applications.
Join the network
Joining us is hassle-free, with no membership requirements or joining fees. Simply fill in your details below, and you’ll be informed about the latest sector news and upcoming events. It’s that easy!
Keen to get involved or want to learn more?
Get in contact with Kay Burton.
