Issue 51, December 2024
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
It has only been a few months since our last newsletter but there is much news to share.
In October, we were excited and proud to join with theAustralian Government and other leading philanthropic foundations to announce our support for the establishment of a new national centre for place-based work in local communities acrossAustralia. Partnerships for LocalAction and Community Empowerment (PLACE) will support hundreds of communities and initiatives nationwide, working with local communities to address complex and persistent socio-economic barriers. PLACE aims to better support and elevate existing work, share successful practices, and inspire new ways for communities to envision and lead their own futures.
Dr Elizabeth Cham, Chair of the ANZTSR, thanks Paul Conroy for giving the Feilman Oration at its recent conference.
In November, I was honoured to be invited to give the Feilman Oration at theAustralian and New Zealand Third Sector Research Conference to share perspectives on the not-for-profit sector from my relatively new position in philanthropy This invitation had particular significance due to the connection with the Foundation's inaugural Secretary Pat Feilman. It also provided an opportunity to reflect on how the Foundation is positioned within the for-purpose sector and outline our thinking on how those on the funder side can foster partnerships that lead to stronger and more resilient communities.
We have also had quite a few staff changes at the Foundation. We welcome Dr Karen Sitte as our new Program Manager for Public Health and Medical Research and Dr Brad Shrimpton as the new Program and Partnerships Manager at The GeorgeAlexander Foundation, replacing Mairead Phillips. We also say farewell to Rohan Martyres who has taken up a new position at The Menzies Foundation as Director – Strategy and Partnerships.
On behalf of our Board of Governors and staff, I also wish to congratulate Professor Emma JohnstonAO on her appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, the first woman to hold this position.
As we come to the end of another year, I wish all our partners a happy and safe holiday break. I trust we can all spend some time restorative time with family and friends.
There is much to look forward to in 2025.
Paul Conroy
IN THE NEWS
Putting things in PLACE
Government, philanthropy and community representatives attended the announcement of PLACE.
New PLACE to empower local communities around Australia
TheAustralian Government has joined with leading philanthropic foundations to support the establishment of a new national centre for place-based work in local communities across Australia.
On 30 November, Social Services MinisterAmanda Rishworth andTreasurer Jim Chalmers announced Partnerships for LocalAction and Community Empowerment (PLACE) at the Carlton Learning Precinct, together with representatives of philanthropic funders Dusseldorp Forum, Paul Ramsay Foundation, Minderoo, The Bryan Foundation and The Ian Potter Foundation.
PLACE will support hundreds of communities and initiatives nationwide, working with local communities to address complex and persistent socioeconomic barriers. It is an independent notfor-profit organisation governed by an innovative community accountability model.
Image: L-R Margot Beach (General Manager, Dusseldorp Forum), Paul Conroy (CEO, IPF), Kristy Muir (CEO, PRF), Allan Myers AC KC (Chair, Minderoo; Governor, IPF), Penny Dakin (Communities Executive Director, Minderoo), Luke Craven (Interim CEO, PLACE), Hon Amanda Rishworth (Commonwealth Minister for Social Services), Matthew Cox (Executive Director, Bryan Foundation) and the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers (Treasurer of Australia) GRANTS ROUND UP $8.2 million in grants this round
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Amrita Hepi, Rinse produced by Performing Lines. Image: Zan Wimberley
In December (Round 3, 2024), the Foundation awarded $8.2 million in grants across its Arts, Community Wellbeing, and Early Childhood Development programs
These comprised sixArts grants (totalling $2,555,372), six Community Wellbeing grants (totalling $2,491,000), three Early Childhood Development grants (totalling $2,110,000) and one grant ($600,000) fromTheAlec Prentice Sewell Gift.
In theArts program, an additional $294,459 was allocated to The Ian Potter Cultural Trust for its latest round of EmergingArtist Grants.
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FUNDING ROUNDS
Dates & Objectives for 2025
Funding Round Dates
Dates for Funding Rounds 2 and 3 in 2025 are now available on our website. Round ProgramAreas
1 By invitation only NA 2 Arts
Early Childhood Development
Medical Research*
EOI stage February
*Applications April-June
Grants announced late September 2025 3
Community Wellbeing
Changes to Funding Objectives for 2025
EOIs stageApril/May Applications closeAugust
Grants announced mid-December 2025
In 2025, the Community Wellbeing and Early Childhood Development programs have a specific focus.
Community Wellbeing will focus exclusively on projects and organisations operating and/or delivering activities in rural and remote areas ofAustralia.
Early Childhood Development will focus on initiatives that empower parents and caregivers to better access the resources and education required to support children.
Grantseekers wishing to submit EOIs for either of these programs must check that their projects meet the revised funding guidelines in effect for 2025.
Changes to the EOI process
We are also making some changes to simplify our EOI process. These changes aim to streamline the process for grantseekers and remove bottlenecks. Learn about these changes below.
Process
changes
GRANTEE ENGAGEMENT
Workshops & resources
IPF Grantee Welcome Workshop in full swing
New Grantee Welcome Workshops
New grantees are invited to in-person or virtual Welcome Workshops in February 2025. Grant contacts will receive an email inviting relevant staff to attend.
For those unable to attend, please let our Research and Evaluation team know, and they will arrange a separate catch-up. New staff of current grant partners are also welcome to attend one of these workshops. Please contact your program manager or XimenaAvalos Mendez to arrange an invite.
After the Welcome Workshop, we will be offering two one-hour sessions run simultaneously.
Perfecting your pitch
Focused on:
How to build an 'elevator' pitch answering three questions (who are you; what do you do/what is your project; what's your ask).
Different types of pitches.
Tips on what to highlight to ensure your message gets across in the best possible way
OR
What type of Evaluation?
Focused on:
Expanding on different evaluation approaches
Considering which evaluation approach/es will support your need
These sessions are open to any current grant partners. If you would like to attend one of these workshops, please contact your program manager or XimenaAvalos Mendez to arrange an invite.
Finding Resources
We have compiled a list of external resources, expert organisations, and services – both free and paid – that might be of interest to our grant partners.
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We wish to acknowledge the passing of Professor Frank TalbotAM, former Director of theAustralian Museum and founder of the Lizard Island Research Station.
Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation Chair, Kate Hayward said, ‘Through his foresight in founding the Station, together with his many other achievements, Frank enabled coral reef science to be supported and indeed flourish in this country.'
LIRS co-directorAnne Hoggett paid tribute to ProfessorTalbot revealing a life dedicated to marine science and ecological research.
In SeptemberAmanda Martin OAM stepped down from her position as inaugural CEO of theAustralian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN).
As a long-term funder and member of the AEGN, we recogniseAmanda Martin's leadership of this important philanthropy peak body since its inception in 2008.
AEGN has become a trusted place where its 200+ members, including trusts, foundations, and individual donors, learn and share their experiences in environmental and climate philanthropy
We welcome Claire O'Rourke asAEGN's new CEO and look forward to continuing to collaborate with fellow members to fund initiatives that address some of the greatest environmental and societal challenges yet faced.
IPF NEWS New Staff
We recently welcomed two new team members. Introducing...
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Dr Brad Shrimpton
Program and Partnerships Manager
The George Alexander Foundation
Brad joinedThe GeorgeAlexander Foundation in November. He has worked in the broad field of education for 25 years including as a lecturer and degree convenor at the University of Melbourne, Head of Research with the International Baccalaureate Organisation, and as the CEO of a mental health education charity
Dr Karin Sitte
Program Manager - Health
The Ian Potter Foundation
Commencing this month, Karin joins our team as the Program Manager for Public Health and Medical Research.
For the second consecutive year, the DarwinAboriginalArt Fair (DAAF) has won the Festivals and Events category at the Brolga Northern Territory TourismAwards.
DAAF's small but passionate team is committed to supporting its 80+Art Centre members in promoting and selling a rich diversity ofAboriginal andTorres Strait Islander art, design and culture to buyers and collectors acrossAustralia and the world.
GRANTEE AWARD
MTC education programs applauded
Two MTC education programs have received 2024 Drama Victoria awards:
Drama VictoriaAward for Excellence in the Digital/Online Delivery of Drama – for the Education Hub
Drama VictoriaAward for Reconciliation in Drama Education – for Deadly Creatives.
Each year, the Drama Victoria community presents a range of awards to industry and to dedicated educators. These awards are intended to recognise the passion and innovation happening in all
Karin has a background as a medical researcher in genetics and immunology, research management, and grant management in the NFP and philanthropy sectors.
corners of our Drama andTheatre community
We produce this quarterly e-newsletter to keep our friends and associates up to date with all the news and recent grants made by The Ian Potter Foundation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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