Philanthropy Summit
Partnering Tomorrow's Universities—
Philanthropy, a Critical Source of Income
This one-day summit held in Sydney on the 17th May 2006, was an opportunity for those involved in the field of Philanthropy to hear, engage and speak with others working in this specialised field.
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The keynote address was delivered by Professor John Hay AC, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Qld. Professor Hay raised a number of urgent issues ranging from university senior management needing to become more involved to matters of taxation.
General consensus was evident regarding the increasing importance of Philanthropy by way of establishing external partnerships, using leverage and approaching the development of alumni right from the beginning of the student experience.
Philanthropy—a means of pursuing ideas and uncertainty within a practical and mutually collaborative relationship.
Presentations
Christopher Thorn, Goldman Sachs JB Were - Encouraging Philanthropy in Australia: Options for Investors (244KB pdf)
Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes OAM & Dr Wendy Scaife, Qld University of Technology - Degrees of Giving: Research Messages for Universities & Business (712KB pdf)
Krista Slade, University of Melbourne - Northern Exposure: Philanthropic Support for Higher Education in Canada (1.5MB pdf)
Dr Michael Liffman, Swinburne University - From Benevolence to Investment (920KB pdf)
Jane Westbrook, University of NSW - Connection Point: Developing a Capital Campaign (252KB pdf)
Professor Don Markwell, Trinity College, University of Melbourne - Broadening the culture of Educational Philanthropy in Australia (208KB pdf)
