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Building the ecosystem
AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Australia and Asia Pacific – from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond.
One of the most dynamic economies in the world, Australia has a long-standing giving culture. Local grant-makers are leading the movement towards long-term strategic philanthropy.
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Education
Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Financial Inclusion
Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Governance
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Arts and Culture, Conservation, Education
Resources
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Climate Action and Environment
Securing Growth and Prosperity in a Warming Apac: The Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation
Climate Action and Environment, Conservation
Avian Allies: Carbon Credits Safeguard Bird Biodiversity and Decent Work in the Philippines’ Cacao Sector
The Multiplier Effect
Unlocking the Potential of Family-Led Capital: Catalysing Social Innovations in Northeast Asian Cities
Education
CAF Research: What Do the Public Think of Charities Using AI?
Financial Inclusion
Unlocking Financial Access for MSMEs: Strive Learning Network Expert Panel
AVPN Global Conference 2024 to unite social investment efforts to drive humanitarian action in Asia
AVPN Conference 2024: Why We Give: Values, Beliefs, and Motivations that Drive Impact
University of Zurich Centre for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth – Unleashing the Potential of Faith-Based Investing
FIIND Impact – The Journey to Impact Investing for Faith-based Investors
University of Zurich Centre for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth – Unleashing the Potential of Faith-Based Investing
Impact Investing Reshapes the Future of the GCC Economy
MEMBERS IN community
Building strategic social investment
Australia has one of the most vibrant social investment markets in Southeast Asia with many social enterprises operating at scale.
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Catherine Brown
CEO, Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation
Maree Sidey
CEO, Australian Communities Foundation
Elizabeth Gillies
CEO, The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation Limited
Duncan Macintosh
CEO & Executive Director, APNIC Foundation
Mark Ingram
Chief Impact Officer, Brightlight Investment Management
Adam Milgrom
Director, Tripple
Market focus
Building strategic social investment
Australian social investors are deeply engaged in addressing climate change, gender equity, and improving life outcomes of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Social investment in Asia Pacific is an important priority.
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Ruth Jones
Director, Global Markets, Australia, & New Zealand at AVPN
