Building Back Better

A vision for Greater Melbourne

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is proud to be a founding partner of the Regen Melbourne Network and a supporter of the first Community Insights Report launched by Dr Kate Raworth as part of Melbourne Knowledge Week.

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Preparing for the Impact Economy

To transition to an 'impact economy', we need to work together and support skills building in impact measurement and impact investment within the for-purpose sector. Read the latest blog from CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM.

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NFP digital transformation hub set to launch in 2021

A new digital transformation hub, developed by the Infoxchange Group and funded by Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, is set to help Australian not-for-profits build digital capability and resilience for a post COVID-19 world.

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Measuring and communicating social impact

Philanthropy is uniquely placed to make an impact on the challenges facing our community. In this article we outline the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation theory of philanthropy, as well as its Impact Framework.

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A vision for Greater Melbourne

Blog

Preparing for the Impact Economy

Article

NFP digital transformation hub set to launch in 2021

Article

Measuring and communicating social impact

Supporting innovative, long‑term solutions to the big challenges facing our community.

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Learn about our grants program for Australian charitable and not‑for‑profit organisations working within the Foundation's Impact Areas.

Strategic community giving since 1923

For close to 100 years, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, together with generous donors and bequestors, has supported the Greater Melbourne community.

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