Tag Archives: Inner North Community Foundation

Changing guard at Buckingham Palace


A vacancy for an executive officer for a community foundation is not unusual, but two at the same time? There are some changes afoot in a couple of community foundations in Melbourne.  But perhaps the more interesting questions raised by this coincidence … Continue reading

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Catherine Brown – Community Foundations – A journey of discovery


The Maimonides Society talks presented by the Swinburne Philanthropy Alumni, hosted Catherine Brown, the CEO of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. Catherine reflected on her career working in and with community foundations since 1999 when the Myer Foundation came up … Continue reading

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A tale of two community foundations


  Once upon a time there was a community foundation dedicated to a large vibrant and bustling city (let’s call it Gotham).  Its focus was on supporting the wishes of donors in their philanthropic goals through donor advised funds (donors … Continue reading

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PLuGIN – Mary Crooks at the Inner North Community Foundation


Writing this one with two hats, blogger and Executive Officer of the Inner North Community Foundation. A few weeks ago, the Inner North Community Foundation had its first PLuGIN (Philanthropy Leadership Group in the Inner North) – which had its … Continue reading

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A busy week in philanthropy events


This week is shaping up to be a busy one for philanthropy events in Melbourne. First off there is the Brotherhood of St Laurence Sambell Oration Dinner at the Sofitel on Wednesday night featuring guest speaker, Jennifer Westacott, the CEO … Continue reading

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