This paper is designed to be both a snapshot and thought starter, a strategic compendium that helps philanthropists, not-for-profit leaders and board members ask and answer the big questions about how to make Australian society better for all.

Philanthropic and charitable donations, both time and money, can be valuable to both those who receive donations and those who make them. This report focuses on financial giving, presenting an overview of the Australian system and amount donated by individuals, business and philanthropists.

A picture of what philanthropy looks like in Australia, and why we have an opportunity to improve our giving culture.

Despite the federal government pledge under the Paris Agreement, there is strong evidence that the climate change mitigation actions being taken by Australia are not sufficient to meet our fair share of global emissions reductions.

The concept of a charitable organisation may need to be reimagined, as governments look to pay for success, donors move away from hand-outs and charity leaders have begun to reposition their organisations as sustainable social enterprises, according to this report.