November 29

Solutions for giving: A professional adviser and her client share their story

Financial adviser and chartered accountant, Tania Tonkin, from dmca advisory has been helping clients achieve optimal outcomes with their money for decades.   Established more than 35 years ago, dmca is now helping third and fourth-generation clients, achieve their financial, and increasingly, their philanthropic, goals.   “We’re seeing the intergenerational wealth transfer gathering pace and […]

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September 3

Showing we believe in them: How the Penelope Award Fund is supporting young students

The value of education has been a constant theme in Elisabeth Gazard’s life.   In a career that has taken her from Adelaide to London and back, with post-graduate qualifications along the way, Elisabeth wrapped up her career at The Wyatt Trust where she spent 11 years as CEO.   A firm believer in the […]

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August 28

Community giving shines in national philanthropy spotlight

Earlier this month more than 1,000+ philanthropy professionals gathered in Adelaide for three days of shared learning at the Philanthropy Australia national conference. It was the first time the conference was held outside of Melbourne and Sydney, and it was the largest conference in Philanthropy Australia’s history!   Foundation SA CEO, Sophie Doyle, jointly hosted […]

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August 19

Donor advised funds: What are they and how do you open one?

A donor advised fund allows you to enjoy an immediate tax benefit while being able to make a meaningful difference. You can put money into your donor advised fund at any time without committing to any giving decisions until you’re ready. Opening a donor advised fund at Foundation SA gives you access to expert granting […]

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May 22

Partnerships powering life-changing experiences for young people

A corporate giving model that fostered the participation and philanthropic contributions of staff was a priority for Morgans Exchange Place, a financial advice firm based in Adelaide CBD.   To consolidate and give structure to their corporate giving — an important part of Morgans Exchange Place workplace culture — they established the Exchange Places Fund […]

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May 22

Creating change through community connectedness: Foundation SA’s new CEO Sophie Doyle

As Sophie Doyle steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, she reflects on Foundation SA’s extraordinary first three years of growth, the power that comes from the connectedness of its giving community, and her ambitions for what comes next.   Since 2018, Sophie Doyle has focused her career on helping South Australians give effectively […]

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May 20

Foundation SA welcomes new Chief Executive Officer

The Wyatt Trust Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Sophie Doyle will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Foundation SA, effective 20 May 2024.   Pam Simmons, Chair of The Wyatt Trust Board of Governors says the leadership transition reflects the organisation’s extraordinary growth in its first three years.   […]

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March 13

Neighbourhood Grants forging strong connections across diverse communities

Late last year we announced the recipients of Foundation SA’s Neighbourhood Grants, which saw more than $46,000 distributed to community organisations to support the delivery of vital programs that are building connections among communities across the state.   You can see the full list of recipients here and the projects they have been funded to […]

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March 11

Do we really need the Productivity Commission’s findings to grow giving?

Community foundations have a unique superpower in the world of philanthropy: they exist to make giving easy.   Powered by a group of donors with a connection to place, a community foundation like Foundation SA, provides the structure, support and philanthropic expertise that enables everyday Australians to give with real impact.   The Federal Government’s Productivity […]

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November 30

Communities across SA awarded Neighbourhood Grants to build community connection

Communities across South Australia will benefit from more than $46,000 distributed through the Foundation SA 2023 Neighbourhood Grants program. Twelve individual grants have been awarded to support the delivery of programs offered to a range of communities including the LGBTQI community in Port Lincoln, released female prisoners, communities in Sedan and Andamooka and retired defence […]

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November 16

Foundation SA supports South Australian communities to tune of $500k

Foundation SA last night announced that it had reached a significant milestone, distributing more than $500,000 to community and charitable organisations through its grants programs. The announcement was made at its annual donor event celebrating and acknowledging the many South Australians that give generously through Foundation SA. Foundation SA, South Australia’s only state-wide community foundation, […]

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September 4

Zoos SA leverage Future Fund to secure future of vital animal conservation projects

Foundation SA offers people and organisations opportunities to create lasting legacies, but it doesn’t stop there. Our unique model also opens the door for non-profits to secure their long-term impact by establishing a Future Fund.   A Future Fund enables any organisation with DGR1 status to ethically invest funds, from $20,000 or more, access fundraising […]

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