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Climate Change Resilience in the West
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Open a Charitable Fund Account
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High impact project collaboration
Professional advisors
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Youth in Philanthropy
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2024 Affordable Housing Challenge
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2023 Climate Resilient Neighbourhoods Challenge
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Notice of Annual Meeting 2024
The Annual Meeting of Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation will be held on Thursday 24 October 2024.
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Young changemakers leading the way
Over 100 students and teachers gathered at the State Library of Victoria to attend YiP24 Insights, the final celebratory event to conclude the 2024 Youth in Philanthropy program.
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YiP24 Forum – Inspiring the Next Generation of Young Changemakers
Our Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program inspires young students in Melbourne to learn about community philanthropy while also providing them with opportunities to create a positive impact on current social issues.
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GIVE Melbourne
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has launched GIVE Melbourne, a month-long digital fundraising campaign, to raise funds for critical community needs whilst also celebrating the power of community giving.
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Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation announces new Chair
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation Board has appointed Janina Gawler as Chair.
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Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation appoints Peter Walton as its new Chief Executive
The Board of Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation today announced the appointment of Peter Walton as its new Chief Executive.
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New funding for local programs to help more Australians into work
14 Australian social enterprises will receive grant funding totalling more than $4.7 million as part of the pioneering Work Integration Social Enterprise Grant program managed by Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and supported in collaboration with a coalition of philanthropic foundations.
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For Purpose Impact Accelerator Hub Launches
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation officially opened its new For Purpose Impact Accelerator Hub on Wednesday 15 November 2023, welcoming donors and grant partners to join in the launch celebrations.
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Foundation farewells CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Catherine Brown OAM will leave her position as CEO after 12 years leading the organisation.
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