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A crisis also creates opportunities

Where does the charity sector find itself? A recent report by Centre for Social Impact UNSW and Social Ventures Australia has identified six findings which will assist the charity sector as we all manage our response to and recovery from the COVID19 pandemic.

Sustainable oceans and coasts national strategy

Australia as a Clean Technology Powerhouse

Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation recognises that we can hasten the transition to clean energy while rebuilding our pandemic battered economy.

Better Philanthropy Award Case Study: Affordable Housing Challenge

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation received Philanthropy Australia's 2020 Better Philanthropy Award for its Affordable Housing Challenge in partnership with Darebin City Council and Housing Choices Australia.

Vital support: building resilient charities to support Australia’s wellbeing

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.

Towards a regenerative Melbourne

Embracing Doughnut Economics to create a new compass. for Melbourne

Community Research

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.

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.