Social Investment and Philanthropy in the Asia Pacific Forum

APCSIP is hosting a two day workshop on Social Investment in the Asia-Pacific on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September 2011 at the Melbourne Business School. Speakers include Christine Edwards, CEO the Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund; Andrew MacLeod, CEO of the Committee for Melbourne and Marc Purcell, Executive Director of the Australian Council for International Development among others. They will be presenting case studies to inform and strengthen international giving strategies. Contact Rikki Andrews (raandrews@swin.edu.au) for further information.

Posted: Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 14:45

Location: Melbourne (Cohen Theatre, Melbourne Business School, 200 Leicester St Carlton)

Event Time: 8:45am-4:30pm

Event Date: 14 August 2011 - 15 September 2011

Organisation: Asia Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy, Swinburne Uni

Contact Name: Rikki Andrews

Contact Phone: 0438 288 114

Cost: $295 per day, $500 for 2-days

Asia Pacific Centre for Social Investment & Philanthropy, Swinburne University of Technology, invites you to a forum on:

 

Social Investment and Philanthropyin the Asia Pacific

 

Australia is a major contributor to economic and social well-being in the Asia-Pacific.

 

In a globalised world, national borders do not limit social investment, especially with the continued growth of national diasporas. Grants made and interventions initiated in any country may effect practice or development in Australia. National and cultural difference are always relevant with increasing media attention to fundraising and grantmaking indicates a need to examine social investment practices around our region.

 

It can be difficult to fund overseas activities especially if using a philanthropic trust or
where a tax-deduction is required. The complexities around funding will be highlighted
and discussed.

 

Speakers include:

  • Christine Edwards, CEO Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund
  • Andrew MacLeod, CEO Committee for Melbourne
  • Maria Deveson Crabbe, CEO, Marie Stopes International Australia
  • Marc Purcell, ED, Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)

Case studies from:

  • AusAID and IWDA

Latest research and data on giving will also be presented by APCSIP. Presenters will provide case studies and reports which will inform and strengthen international giving strategies.

 

Places are limited to 50 to encourage discussion.

 

Who should attend:

  • Grantmakers and potential philanthropists
  • Corporate social investment professionals
  • University and School Alumni professionals
  • General public 

What you will learn:

 

  • Reaching out: Australian philanthropy, aid and development in the region
  • Relationships: Business, Alumni and Diaspora connections
  • Return on investment: corporate social investment
  • Regional issues: cultural, environmental, post-conflict and disasters

For more information and full program contact:

Rikki Andrews
raandrews@swin.edu.au

Dr Michael Liffman
mliffman@swin.edu.au